Used 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle Consumer Reviews
Used New Beetle for sale
Not a Satisfied Customer
Margarita06, 05/18/2004
2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 1.8T 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I purchased a 2003 new beetle in Dec. of 2002.I rated this car so low because there was a malfunction in my vehicle that caused it to "melt down"&almost caught on fire.This happened after a year of driving my car.After taking it to the dealership, they said that because the"melt down"is considered a fire, it voided the manufacture warranty.My insurance co.determined that the cause of the incident was due to a manufacture's defect.After reporting this to Volkswagon America,I was told that there was nothing that could be done.I was not satisfied with the reliability of the vehicle and there is a chance that this can happen to other customers.
Fun to drive
BugOut, 09/16/2004
2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
20 months with only a tail light to burn out. Never back to the dealer for any repairs. Highly suggest replacing stock air filter with a K&N for a nice performance boost. I averave between 27 and 30 MPG. The only option I got is the great sounding Monsoon system. With the back seat down there is plenty of cargo room. Trips from MD to FL, and MD to Ont. Canada were very comfortable. The car holds it's value well. A lot of fun and safty.
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LOVE IT!
Boomhauer182, 09/09/2003
2003 Volkswagen New Beetle Turbo S 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I recently just purchased a 2003 New Beetle Turbo S. I used to have a 2.0L, 115 HP, and decided it was time to get a boost. All I can say is that the Turbo S is worth every penny..the great thing is no one ever thinks that beetles go fast...but little do they know. It's neat to think that no one ever suspects the Beetle.
Beetle Convertible Punch Buggy
Berni, 11/06/2004
2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
8 of 19 people found this review helpful
Great fun car with space for 2 adults and 2 children. Easy to open/close top. Lots of extras.
Is it a Lemon?
Chel, 05/05/2007
2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought this car used with only 20,000 miles on it. My first car was the old VW, and ever since they came out with the new models I always wanted one. In the 13,000 miles I have put on it in one year, I have taken it to the shop 10 times. The manufacturers warranty has now run out (not due to mileage, but to age) and now I have to use the extended warranty I purchased from Carmax. But they don't know how to fix VW's so I must pay extra to take it to a dealer! (I was never informed of this!) I have had electrical problems with the windows, top problems where it wouldn't go up or come down at times, overheating problems (3 times!), now I am finished! I am trading in this car tomorrow!