Used 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle Hatchback Consumer Reviews
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Too many defects
mixuone, 10/26/2005
2002 Volkswagen New Beetle Sport 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is my second Beetle and probably my last VW ever. Don't get me wrong, if VW had acknowledged the defects early enough I would still consider another VW after this lease runs out next year. This Beetle had the sensor problem twice and I even filed a Lemon Law report with the state of Massachusetts. VW miraculously fixed the problem before the Lemon Law deadline even though the part was supposed to be on back order for two months. Now I have a leak and the whole floor is soaked. They tell me that water leaks are not covered even though the dealership acknowledged that there was no way for me to know if the sunroom drain tube was clogged. It is not anywhere in the manual.
VW 2002
mistyautumn, 01/20/2004
2002 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Love the car, however had a problem with both automatic windows...the clips had to be replaced.
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Mostly Good
Heatherdear, 04/19/2009
2002 Volkswagen New Beetle Turbo S 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
For the most part, my Beetle was a good car. It was small, easy to park, fun to drive, and got fairly good gas mileage. However, it seemed like every 4-5 months it had to go to the shop to get worke on because something went wrong. I went to the Post Office once and when I went to leave, the brake sensor went out so the car wouldn't recognize that I had my foot on the brake so I couldn't take the car out of park. It had to get the coils on several cylinders replaced multiple times. There were other issues as well but I still enjoyed the car. I can honestly say that in a bad accident, the has great safety features, providing miniscule injuries.
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JOE, 08/21/2005
2002 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Where to begin? The EPM warning light in my 2002 Volkswagen Beetle is on 50% of the time. The check engine light on more than off. The car runs when it is turned off. It runs at 40% power when EPM light is on. VW of America slow to respond. Owning this car has been an awful experience.
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Claire Henrichs, 01/01/2003
2002 Volkswagen New Beetle Turbo S 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Absolutely awesome car! Fun to drive. Super fast pickup and excellent performance.