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Used 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

fun to drive

jbrum0205, 08/31/2003
2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GL 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
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I bought this car for my wife, and she just loves it. She likes how easy the top goes down. She says that it's easy to close too. Now I like how it handles. My two girls just love it. They're already fighting how's going to get it.

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5 out of 5 stars

For all the whiners out there!

Dave Smith, 10/11/2002
2003 Volkswagen New Beetle Turbo S 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
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I bought this car with the expectation I would love driving it and getting lots of attention! This car does both and I hve had it back to Youngblood VW for a couple of things and they got them fixed and I was just as anxious to get back into it like it was the first drive! I didn't complaint about the car going back in the same as I wouldn't if I had to go see my Dr. Sometimes things go wrong and they have to be excepted and move on and quit whining!.

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3.13 out of 5 stars

Dead at 66.000 Miles!

Rick, 01/08/2009
2003 Volkswagen New Beetle Turbo S 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I purchased my Beetle for 4 years in 2003. It was in the shop 6 times the first year! Now at 66,000 miles the engine has lost all compression. My local mechanic could not find a reason so I had it towed to the VW dealership to see if they could tell me what happened. They did not have a clue, but said the engine is definitely dead. I had the oil changed every 4000 miles. The power train warranty expired at 60,000 miles (before 2003 it was a 100,00 mile warranty. I am through with VW's! (oh yes, and I still owe money on this pile of junk)

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5 out of 5 stars

Just awesome!!

Jack , 10/13/2002
2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLX 1.8T 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
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Just awesome dude. The best car I ever own.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

i love it

gofyourself, 11/14/2002
2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLX 1.8T 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
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its great but i wish a cd player came stock with the car other then that i love it

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