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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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4.75 out of 5 stars

VW does it again

aromatic hydrocarbon, 07/26/2003
2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS TDI 2dr Hatchback (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

VW pulls another "Rabbit" out of the hat. I am 6-3, and fit this car like it was made just for me. I didn't buy it for performance, thrills, and such, but it's simply amazing what a 90 HP engine prodcuing 155 ft-lbs of torque can do. The creature comforts for the GLS level are well done, the sunroof is in the right place, the thoughtfullness and operation of the controls are, well, so German! And that's a compliment. Good drive- ability, outstanding, frugal economy, and reminds me an awful lot of the "real" bugs we loved so much in the 60's and 70's. I wouldn't want to go back there, this is a superiour car

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4.88 out of 5 stars

so darn cute!!!

remark, 08/02/2003
2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Convertible (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

We had to have this car!!! It is our fun car, just tooling around the city, whether it be errands or a evening drive. We just absolutely love it. The turbo is a must have, since the pick up is amazing. We love the sound system and added the six disc cd changer (although it was ridiciously priced).

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5 out of 5 stars

LOVE MY BUG!!!!!!

iam294evr, 08/02/2003
2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS TDI 2dr Hatchback (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This is the ultimate nostalgia car for anybody who fell in love with the original Bug model. My first car was a '68 VW bug and it just rusted out before a cross-country move I made. This remake of the VW Bug more than satisfies my desire to drive a Bug again. With all the cool, up-to-date features VW offers, it is second to none!! The diesel fuel option was a huge selling point for me as my former car was a conversion van. The contrast is stunning!! It is a very, very fun car to drive!

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