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Used 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle Consumer Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars
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4.63 out of 5 stars

Love My Beetle BUT....no clearance under

Rene', 03/01/2003
2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLX 1.8T 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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Just purchased the beetle three days ago and am quite pleased. Actually the process was so smooth and easy however am disappointed in one feature that seems impossible to alter...clearance under the vehicle. Therefore I feel the dealership needs to make sure the potential buyer understands the cars limitations in this regard. See below....

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5 out of 5 stars

Best Car I've Had!!!

TDI, 10/25/2002
2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS TDI 2dr Hatchback (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 5M)
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I love this car!!! It get sweet gas mileage!!! The design is awesome!!! Dealership was great. No complaints!!! VW nice jobe :-)

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4.13 out of 5 stars

A bug I love to hate

sam74, 10/01/2003
2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GL 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I love this car however the interior seats stain too easily. The paint is chipping off the interior door panels and door handles. Gunther VW repainted them at no charge. Headlight plastic cover came off for no apparrent reason while driving in Florida. The chip protectors are peeling off (cheap plastic film). Besides the cosmetic annoyances, I would definately purchase one again as it drives like a dream. Don't waste your money on the 2.0 turbo. Turbo lag, annoying sound of rear spoiler, and highprice tag. Will purchase a TDI next time around.

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5 out of 5 stars

Driver Found!!!

LvMyConvBug, 10/01/2003
2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
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I have owned my Vw Conv Bug for a couple of months now and so glad that I bought one. Everything about it is fun down to the cute vase. The colors are also what makes the car fun. I think everyone needs a bug.

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5 out of 5 stars

Perfect 10!!!!!!

Gadancegirl, 10/05/2003
2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GL 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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Best car ever! Love everything about it!

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