Used 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle Hatchback Consumer Reviews
Used New Beetle for sale
Yet another lemon New Beetle
onclewillie, 01/29/2013
2004 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 1.8T 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
The worst VW I have ever owned. Hideous number of electrical problems with multiple trips to the dealer for air bags, engine indicator lights, turn signals and so on. Transmission died a few miles from expiration. I actually pulled to the side of the road, called the dealer on my cellular phone and reported the problem and gave them the mileage a told them the problem occurred UNDER warranty. The timing belt broke, roughly a 300 buck fix, but it took out all but 2 valves. Cost over 3,000 to put back on the road and then more problems with the exhaust and gaskets. Now the turbo makes a funny, and not ha-ha, noise and I am looking at my fourth set of tires. Will never own another VW.
Buy a New Beetle! You will be so happy!
Gsusfsh, 01/18/2004
2004 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have been very happy with my New Beetle. If I could buy a new car agian I would buy a new beetle again. The only difference might be a convertible. There are so many different surprises in the features. It says "limited cargo room" but come on! It's a 2 door car! I am impressed about the amount of room in the car. You can also let the back seat down which greatly increases the amount of cargo room. Baby car seats also fit well in the back seat because of the anchors build into the seats for that very reason. I love my car!!!
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Best Car
katja, 12/03/2003
2004 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Best car that I have ever driven...period.
VW Turbo GLS-Bad Resale Value
Rob Tarbell, 01/20/2004
2004 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 1.8T 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
excellent power, but continual mechanical problems which will cause lots of trips to dealer for repairs. Sold vehicle due to continual problems & resale value was extremely low... Car was purchased for $23k and the best bid out of 9 wholsalers was $16. If you purchase this car, you had better plan on keeping it for 4 years or more to offset low resale.
My Orange Bug
Doug in a VW Bug, 01/22/2004
2004 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 1.8T 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have a Snap Orange Beetle. All I get is people staring at me. No major problems. Rear hatch lock would not unlatch and a non-heating passenger mirror. Can't complain though. Dealer fixxed me right up.