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Used 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle Consumer Reviews

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2.63 out of 5 stars

Please do not buy - save yourself

lpdjam, 10/27/2003
2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GL 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This car has been in the shop over 15 times in 8 months. The roof does not go up or down most the time. The windows don't go up and down some of the time. The conv. top cables, motor, computer sensor. The roof and electrical system are a total mess. Not even to go into the airbag light going on and not parts available to repair at this time.

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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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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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4.88 out of 5 stars

I love my Bug!

BugLove, 11/01/2003
2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLX 1.8T 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

My New Beetle has been absolutely wonderful. I have driven sports cars all my life, and I don't feel that they truly reflected who I am. They were fast, not very safe, and gas guzzlers. My new beetle however, is reliable, environmentally friendly, and very very cute.

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