Used 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle Consumer Reviews
Used New Beetle for sale
Absolute top fuel economy
Ernie Rogers, 04/04/2004
2004 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS TDI 2dr Hatchback (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Don't believe "experts," EPA on fuel economy. The TDI outperforms any other on the highway. My mileage: 52.5 winter, 57.1 summer, at 65 mph. Nobody can touch that, even a 5-pas. hybrid. (Except VW Beetle, Jetta, Golf manual TDIs) I drive 800 miles on one tank, any day of the year, any place. I drove Provo, UT to Fresno, CA and refilled in CA for $25. Eat your heart out, Prius. These TDIs have power. Handling is very smooth. You want something that needs improvement? Okay, the body style is just not as good as the old bug, but not bad for German engineers. (The original people's car was designed by Penin Farina, Italian, the best that ever lived.)
Great Car, Poor Volkswagen Quality
Kaye, 01/14/2004
2004 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Convertible (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
When I first got in my Beetle I smiled but after 1200 miles I had a frown. The front seats bolsters had premature wear on them!! I took it to the dealer they replaced them under warranty, but they are still showing some wear. The ride is smooth, it handles great(it is a little heavy) I love it. I am noticing that when you open the door and the window lowers a 1/4 inch it somtimes hangs on the roof when I close the door.
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First car!
Hadley, 09/14/2015
updated 03/14/2017
2004 Volkswagen New Beetle GL 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
Since having this car, I have had it for two years now, I have really liked it. It was my first car. It took me a while to find the car that I did and I'm glad I found it because it is in good condition. If you find one that works well and drives good then I think it's a great car but if you find one that has a lot of problems and doesnt seem to fit the price then I recommend staying away from it.
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my darling beetle!
margetz@aol.com, 12/10/2003
2004 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Convertible (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
I will never own anything but Beetles!
Customer VW 1998 tdi beetle
John F McCourt 3rd, 12/27/2003
2004 Volkswagen New Beetle GL TDI 2dr Hatchback (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The car has been one of the better vehicles that I've owned and operated and have put on a lot of mileage. The fuel efficiency is very good and the beetle has been very reliable.