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Convertible Bug
sherri, 02/20/2005
2005 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The GLS automatic tiptronic 4 cylinder convertible Bug rocks No comparison to the reg beetle, it's much more of a car in the way it rides as well as being loaded with the heated seats and outdoor mirrors, air, stereo, etc. It beats the hard top. I'm hoping it will last. I love the top and I wish the seats were a bit better, like real leather and with heavy rubber footing throughout instead of carpet. Other than that, it's cool. No problem yet with light on dash coming on like the past Beetle I owned, hopefully never will. VW is known for engine sensor light on a lot so the mechanics tell me, and through my own experience as well. Its great in the snow!
Exploding Windows
gretche, 07/27/2005
2005 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We have enjoyed driving our New Beetle, we have been VW owners since the late 50's and our daughter still has her first car, 1971 Beetle Convertible. We will be forced to get rid of our car because the window on the driver's door has exploded twice. Our car is almost out of warantee and VW has told us that if the window explodes again, it will be our expense. We feel this is a danger but there has been no recall or service notes on it. VW of America's answer to us is, "we are very sorry." We feel we will have to get rid of the car before one of us loses an eye. Our dealership has admitted to having several cars with similar problems, sometimes it is the passenger door.
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Why I won't buy another VW
DrRix, 01/29/2008
2005 Volkswagen New Beetle Dark Flint Edition 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have been leasing the '05 VW New Beetle Convertible, a special edition in dark flint with a red top, red wheel trim, red leather seats. I've never gotten more compliments, and never driven anything that completely feel apart on me before, even when I had an old Toyota truck with no power steering and a leaking oil tank. Parts just fall right off this car - seat headrests, the glove compartment handle, the sideview mirror adjustment knob, random plastic parts that I don't even know where they came from. German cars used to be good, but these aren't made in Germany anymore, and they are CRAP. Don't buy!!
The cutest!!!
Tracy Wilson, 03/25/2016
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2005 Volkswagen New Beetle GL 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Love this cute car!!! It's perfect for me with the sunroof leather interior etc. I feel like I'm driving my Audi A4 convertible
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Looking Good in My Lady Bug!
ladybug, 05/20/2006
2005 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love my chick car. I look good in it. Taking the top down is awesome in the warm weather, and it drives well in the winter too. It has impressive head-room and I can almost stand up on the floor of the backseat. The trunk is tiny, but who cares? Put your groceries on the passenger seat. I've had it for about a year now and have had no mechanical issues at all, gas efficiency is pretty average, and it's overall pretty low maintenance.