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Used 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle Consumer Reviews

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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)
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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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5 out of 5 stars

I Love My Bug!!!

jmcmahan22, 08/02/2003
2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GL 1.8T 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
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I just purchased a 2003 New Beetle a week ago, and I love it!!! It handles great, looks great & sooo fun to drive. The front seats have as much head and leg room as my husband's 4-dr dodge truck. It has so many options that make it a very "smart" little car. Like they say, "Dynamite comes in small packages", this car is DYNAMITE, it will run. A car with personality & attitude. VW put a lot in this car. I love my bug!!!

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2.25 out of 5 stars

Bleck

Michael Pollack, 10/26/2002
2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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The interior rattles are ridiculous, and the dealers that I have brought it to have not fixed them and do not seem to care. It has had rattles from day 1, and the dealers have only made it worse, or simply lied about serivce that was not actually performed. It has been disappointing, and I cannot wait to get rid of it. It's cute and that is about all it has going for it. Forget about picking up more than one person at the airport.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

What a Surprize!

Moab, 08/03/2003
2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GL TDI 2dr Hatchback (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 5M)
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I compared the New Beetle TDI with the Mini Cooper. The Beetle won out as to ride, handling, and economy. The panel instrumentation was also better. What won us over was the ease of getting the Beetle it serviced. The dealer also gave a deal on oil changes that was less than Jiffy Lube quoted for 100K miles. I wish the low fuel light didn't come on with 125 miles left on the tank empty.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Fun to drive

Sballgurlie, 08/04/2003
2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought my new beetle back in December of 2002 and i absolutely love it! I wouldn't give it up for anything. Its a fun car to drive and even though it may be look small on the outside, it is very spacious inside. The beetles are built very well and i haven't had one problem with mine, whatsoever!

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