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Used 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle Consumer Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars
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4.5 out of 5 stars

Its has a few faults but its about LOVE!

Beetleboy, 09/17/2003
2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have owned my aquarius blue convertible for 5 months now. I love the car. It is fun to drive, people notice you, young and old love this car. I had problems with my air bag light that won't go off and windows that will not go back up under the convertible top. It has been to the service dept several times for these problems. They are happening less frequent now. My dealership and service advisor have been great. They bend over backwards to please me. I finally broke the 30 mpg barrier after 4500 miles.These are little problems people have. This car is great to drive!! Oh, by the way, this is my 3rd VW and I will continue to buy them.

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5 out of 5 stars

I luv tha Beetle

Michele Pitkoff, 09/13/2003
2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Convertible (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I love this car . It is so comfortable to drive and fun to drive.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Buy a Bug!

michaels, 08/27/2003
2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I love my convertible! I have wanted to get a new beatle for a while and I am happy I purchased it. The tiptronic is a fun way to speed up for merging and the S or Sport Mode is nice for country drives. While the GLS isn't going to win anybody over who just HAS to zoom everywhere they go, this bug has got some pep to it. An overall fun way to drive.

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3.13 out of 5 stars

NOT AS FUN AS YOU THINK....

cathybee, 09/17/2003
2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is the only car I have EVER wanted and after having it for a year, I will never own one again. I have had it in for repairs at least 20 times-- everything from a basic turn signal not working to the entire electronic system completing going. The driver's side window also malfunctioned---and when it was 30 degrees outside! Can you believe that for a car that's a year old? No thanks. Volkswagen can keep it.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Fiesty with no pick-up

zaharrah, 08/25/2003
2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I love my care truely love it. If I had 3 things to change i would make the cup holders more accessible, increase the trunk space and the pick-up on the car. The engine is the same as the Jetta and due to increased safety weights the car goes 0-60 in 10 minutes! But I don't need the speeding tickets. I love everything else. Its a fun cute car.

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