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Used 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle

2004 Volkswagen New Beetle
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$6,457 - $7,000
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2004 Volkswagen New Beetle
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Pros

  • Cute yet classic styling, range of engine choices, long list of standard features, good crash test scores.

Cons

  • Tight rear-seat accommodations, limited cargo room, high price of Turbo S model.

Used 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle for Sale

Volkswagen New Beetle 2004
35,350 miles
Used 2004
Volkswagen New Beetle
GLS
(3)
The Automotive Company
8.1 mi away
List$7,000
Est.Loan: $143/mo
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Volkswagen New Beetle 2004 GLS 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
123,996 miles
Used 2004
Volkswagen New Beetle
GLS
East West Lincoln
32.9 mi away
List$6,000
Est.Loan: $123/mo
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Dealer Notes
We only stock the Highest Quality Preowned Cars & Light Trucks in the DC Area. East West Lincoln is the only free-standing Lincoln dealership in the area and we love what we do!
Volkswagen New Beetle 2004 GLS 1.8T 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
103,946 miles
Used 2004
Volkswagen New Beetle
GLS 1.8T
(3)
Waldorf Honda
41.8 mi away
List$4,998
Est.Loan: $102/mo
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Dealer Notes
Come see this 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle Coupe GLS. Its Automatic transmission and Gas I4 1.8L109 engine will keep you going. This Volkswagen New Beetle Coupe comes equipped with these options: Variable intermittent windshield wipers, Traction control welectronic differential lock, Tinted green glass, Speed-activated rear spoiler, Seat belt reminder & fuel cap seal warning, Roof-mounted whip antenna, Remote keyless entry, Remote fuel fillertrunk release, Remote central pwr locking system-inc: automatic pwr door locks, selective unlocking from front doors, and Rearview mirror-inc: integrated clockambient temp display.
Volkswagen New Beetle 2004 GLS 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
60,162 miles
Used 2004
Volkswagen New Beetle
GLS
Basic Auto Sales
90.7 mi away
List$6,457
Est.Loan: $132/mo
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The image car in VW's lineup, the New Beetle offers a unique combination of safety, fun and upscale features for its price range.

2004 Highlights

For 2004, the New Beetle is no longer available in GLX trim. There's an improved TDI engine and restyled 16- and 17-inch wheels. Turbo S models get uniquely styled 17-inch wheels as a late-year addition. New safety features include head curtain airbags and upgraded head restraints. The Monsoon audio system is now standard on the GLS and new GDL headlights are optional. Later in the model year a fixed rear spoiler will replace the power-operated unit and a CD player with MP3 capability will be added. Convertibles get new exterior colors and color combinations. All Beetles get a new fuel cap warning light this year. TDI models can be equipped with a Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG), which is a six-speed manual transmission with electronic control of the clutch and gearshifting. It can be operated in full automatic mode, like a traditional automatic, or shifted manually like a Tiptronic.

Consumer reviews

Read what other owners think about the 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle.

Overall Consumer Rating
4.4245 reviews
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5(69%)
4(14%)
3(11%)
2(3%)
1(3%)

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The most trouble prone car of them all. Stay away
Vince,10/25/2015
I bought this car from a family member with only 16K miles and it was garage kept. It's a 2.0 convertible with automatic. I can't begin to say how cheaply built this car is and VW should be ashamed of this product. The structure of this car creaks and moans over smooth roads. The driver's door handle (plastic) was cracked and this cracked the entire door panel. Replacements are hard to find and expensive. I got a new door panel and got metal door handles from ebay. The driver's door latch switch broke. This needed an entire latch and the switch lowers the window when opening and closing the door. Without this switch say goodbye to the top. So I did this myself. Then the rear plastics all cracked. Then the flaps to cover the top frame broke and the top wouldn't move so I took them off to fix it. Then the rear window separated from the canvas. I repaired the rear glass to save me the $2500 for a new top. Once I had this fixed, then the rear driver's window regulator broke. I took this to my friend and he fixed it for $300, but then the power top broke. So I disabled the power top and do it by hand since I'm done fixing stuff on this car. So it's fate is destined to be the in junkyard, but for now it's just rolling junk waiting for it's destiny. All of these repairs are on a low mileage, well maintained car. Other driving impressions- it drives like a cheap economy car. Braking is good. Acceleration is below average. Transmission and engine are still working for some reason. Structure is poor as I described above. Interior storage is average. rear seat room is tight. Paint is good. 30MPG highway. I can not recommend this car under any circumstances even if it's given to you for free. It is very poorly over-engineered. Parts quality is very poor. Construction quality is poor with cheap brittle plastic and weak adhesives holding things together. Parts cost is very high and availability is poor as it may need to be shipped from Germany. So nothing here to see-keep looking.
Poor Quality
mas16,09/19/2011
Stay away - engineering and quality are very poor. I bought the car new for my daugher for a graduation present. With just over 50K miles we have had to rebuild the transmission and replace the cytelitic converter. Also had numorous annoying but slightly less major problems. My daughter had to stop usign the convertible top several years ago. The darn thing is too complicated and something breaks about every third time it was used. The scary thing is that every we encountered a problem I look on the VW forums and found that many other owners are experiencing the same problem.
Worst Mistake Of My Life
design_o_mite,01/31/2012
Within three days of buying a 2004 Beetle convertible from a used dealer for $8,600 (incl CA sales tax and dealer fees), it became obvious the tranny had issues. (88K miles on the car.) Less than 2 months later, I've replaced the transmission, and axle, the triptronic...to the tune of $6500. I'm not into this car 15K and every week, something new (engine valve) keeps popping up. The dealer had to have known--the car didn't "know" what gear it was in the first time I took it on the highway. It only made it the 5 miles home after purchase uneventful. I've now maxed out my credit cards and even w/ the new tranny, the car is STILL shifting choppily!
Fun in the Sun!
qtbugg,11/08/2014
Love my bug! My husband purchased this used vehicle for my college graduation eight years ago and we have put very little money into her. Runs great, ok gas mileage, consider it's Turbo not diesel. As she's starting to age she's not as quiet as a new ride, but do not look to replace her. In fact looking to change her paint job, red to hot pink.
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Features & Specs

MPG
21 city / 28 hwy
Seats 4
5-speed manual
Gas
150 hp @ 5800 rpm
MPG
19 city / 28 hwy
Seats 4
6-speed shiftable automatic
Gas
115 hp @ 5400 rpm
MPG
19 city / 26 hwy
Seats 4
6-speed shiftable automatic
Gas
150 hp @ 5800 rpm
MPG
21 city / 28 hwy
Seats 4
5-speed manual
Gas
115 hp @ 5400 rpm
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Safety

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
  • Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
    OverallNot Rated
    Driver4 / 5
    Passenger4 / 5
  • Side Crash Rating
    OverallNot Rated
  • Side Barrier Rating
    OverallNot Rated
    Driver5 / 5
    Passenger3 / 5
  • Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
    Front SeatNot Rated
    Back SeatNot Rated
  • Rollover
    Rollover4 / 5
    Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
    Risk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
  • Side Impact Test
    Poor
  • Roof Strength Test
    Not Tested
  • Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
    Acceptable
  • IIHS Small Overlap Front Test
    Not Tested
  • Moderate Overlap Front Test
    Good
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Used 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle Overview

The Used 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle is offered in the following submodels: New Beetle Hatchback, New Beetle Convertible, New Beetle Diesel. Available styles include GLS 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 4A), GL 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 4A), Turbo S 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6M), GLS 1.8T 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 4A), GL 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M), GLS 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M), GLS TDI 2dr Hatchback (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6A), GLS TDI 2dr Hatchback (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 5M), GL TDI 2dr Hatchback (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6A), GL TDI 2dr Hatchback (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 5M), GLS 1.8T 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M), GLS 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6A), GLS 2dr Convertible (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A), GLS 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 5M), GLS 2dr Convertible (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M), GL 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6A), and GL 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 5M).

What's a good price on a Used 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle?

Save up to $137 on one of 4 Used 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle for sale at dealerships within 25 miles of Ashburn, VA with prices as low as $4,998 as of10/22/2018, based on data from dealers and consumer-driven dealer ratings ranging from3.7 to 5 out of 5 stars.

Price comparisons for Used 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle trim styles:

  • The Used 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS is priced between $6,000 and$7,000 with odometer readings between 35350 and123996 miles.
  • The Used 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 1.8T is priced between $4,998 and$4,998 with odometer readings between 103946 and103946 miles.

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