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5 out of 5 stars

I fell in love with this car

Clawilli, 08/18/2019
2006 Volkswagen New Beetle TDI 2dr Hatchback (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6A)
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My 2006 vw beetle TDI is the best thing since sliced bread as far as I'm concerned. Amazing performance & excellent fuel economy, one time I filled it up took only $15 & lasted for around 2 months + it will pretty much take u anywhere u wanna. On a side note they do had a few things that have to be babied but other than that perfection

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4.88 out of 5 stars

The People's Auto - Drivers Wanted!

Happy Bug, 12/14/2005
2006 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 2dr Convertible (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
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In a word the 2006 Volkswagen Beetle 2.5 is FUN! The new 5-cylinder engine has great pick-up and the Tiptronic transmisson is smooth and responsive. I bought the car for my wife as her grocery getter but I honestly enjoy just as much has she does. Being that our first car as a married couple was a '73 Beetle we had to finally get one. Mid-life crisis...no way, it is a great car. The smiles and waves you get, not just from other Beetle owners, but from other drivers are awesome.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Not Happy

gecko06, 12/19/2005
2006 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
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I have had one thing after another go wrong with my 2006 Volkswagen Beetle. The window was out of alignment, the emergency break over loose, the inside panel rattled, the trunk won't open with the auto-button on key. It rides good but all these little things make us wonder why we gave up the Honda Civic for a cooler looking (but not built) car. We've had to visit the dealer almost five times to solve these problems. For the Honda we just visited for oil changes and maintenance.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

My Favorite Beetle Ever

1drbug79, 02/11/2006
2006 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 2dr Convertible (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
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I love this car more then any of my other Beetles. Its power is great, I dont even mind the fuel economy after all I'm the one driving that way. The change VW made to the cupholders is great. The style charges, as small as they were, are terrific. This car needed to become a real good looking car and it did. My husband can even drive it and not feel like hes driving a girly car, that kind of bugs me though now he takes it golfing on nice days. I miss her. Yes it's a her, Rosie.

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2.38 out of 5 stars

Don't Even Think About It!

Ace, 07/17/2006
2006 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 PZEV 2dr Convertible (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
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Let's start with the blinds spots: there are plenty - front and rear. Also, there is no light for the back seat, no leg room for my passengers there either, and I am only 5'10". The mirror adjustment is chintzy. Why doesn't the top stow away? Latching the roof is hard to do but that's okay because so is the trunk. The air conditioning is not very strong and the louvres are a joke. The car is fun at 30 miles per hour, but if you go faster the road noise (wind) will challege the sound system. Gas mileage? Try 18 mpg, can you believe it? The transmission is nice and loose ( I mean slipping). I guess this is why the finance man said that nobody keeps them after their two-year lease is up! Who could blame them? How about power seats?

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