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Used 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle Consumer Reviews

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4.38 out of 5 stars

1.8T NEW BEETLE

keebee133, 07/20/2003
2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GL 1.8T 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
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THIS IS VERY FUN CAR TO DRIVE. WE JUST GOT THE LIMITED EDTION BLUE ON BLUE AND BLACK SEATS. THE TURBO ENGINE PICKS UP QUICK, AND ON THE INSIDE IT IS THE BEST IN IT'S CLASS.

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5 out of 5 stars

Most Excellent Car

galacticbubble, 11/01/2002
2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GL TDI 2dr Hatchback (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 5M)
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I am no car expert but I have had the best time driving this car. I have had no problem with enough power starting off or on the highway. This car has plenty of zip to move in and around city traffic which I do a lot of. It holds to the road quite nicely and I would not have it any other way. It has been so much fun to drive! The gas milage is great!

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5 out of 5 stars

My first new beetle since 1970

BigJer, 02/17/2003
2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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This was supposed to be my wife's car and I didn't drive it until several weeks after we had made the purchase. Once I drove it I found it to have excellent ride and handing. I didn't think that 115HP and an A/T would be ample for interstate merging and passing but on a recent trip from La Quinta, Ca. to Las Vegas, NV I was traveling 75mph on long upgrades and still had plenty of the "GO" pedal in reserve. Terrific little car!

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Displaces Mosquito as Most Annoying Bug

Wolf S. Berg, 07/21/2003
2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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The four sources of Beetle mega- annoyance: The non-negotiable light switch; the auto locking system that cannot be overidden for more than 15 seconds; the keyless remote that requires a flashlight to operate after sundown; the BIG ONE -impossibility of removing dust from the fly paper- surface dash and cloth upholstery. what a mess! All unimportant but a constant pain.I only have 5K miles for C's sake.

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5 out of 5 stars

One Awsome VW

grahamj3, 07/21/2003
2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLX 2dr Convertible (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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I bought the convertible for my wife on our anniversary. She and I love the car! It puts a smile on our faces. It is not a car for an introvert. Everyone stares and smiles as we drive by. The turbo is the way to go. My GLX has every option including the wind blocker. It is awfully quick as well. I can't go on enough about our love for this car. It holds it's own and is the love of our stable which includes an Audi A6 2.7T, an Audi A4, and a Cadillac STS.

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