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Used 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle Hatchback Consumer Reviews

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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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4.5 out of 5 stars

Well Made, Fun to Drive, Reliable

Mike2u, 10/24/2002
2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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2000 w/45k miles,2.0 motor,cloth interior,silver.Love it.Seats very comfortable.Steering&handling great.Feeling of quality.Love the curved window line.Has enough power,but just enough.Plenty of headroom.Only had minor problems. Switches for the window&the parking brake broke,the AC went out,&there was a minor electrical problem.All fixed under warranty quickly.The car comes with service&bumper to bumper coverage for 50,000 miles.I wouldn't worry about reliability.Think of how many old Volkswagens you see on the road.Even if you have some problems, what other car has this much style to offer.I'll take a few problems over driving an econo- box anyday.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

2003 GLX Turbo Automatic

Cutebug, 09/17/2003
2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLX 1.8T 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
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Love my car. Cutest thing on the road. Turbo gives the car a lot of pep. Smooth ride on the freeway.

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3.38 out of 5 stars

Love/Hate Relationship

Sarah, 12/28/2009
2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLX 1.8T 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
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I bought this car just 3 months ago and the love of the car died very quickly. 2 weeks after having the car the check engine light came on and it needed a thermostat and temperature sensor ($600), then a few weeks after that the oil light comes on, can't figure out why, now 3 months later the moon roof has decided to pop up and down all on its own, its creepy, I have just gotten to the point that I laugh at the car when one of the lights comes on. I love the look of the car and its fun to drive, people wave at you and smile when they see you but Volkswagen did a horrible job at making this vehicle and really makes German engineering look bad. I will never buy another Volkswagen product again

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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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