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Not happy
Beth P. , 05/26/2009
2006 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 2dr Convertible (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Have owned this vehicle less than 3 years and I have had to have the drivers side headlight replaced twice. The driverside exterior mirror just cracked down the middle for no reason. I have had trouble with the power windows. Have spoken with other owners and their having the same electrical problems. I am not impressed with this vehicle. Planning on trading it in on something more reliable.
VW - look what you made me go through
E, 04/13/2010
2006 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought this one brand new, first week the wiper blade motor failed on a rainy night on fwy 101. 13 warranties were done on first two years of ownership. For the past 4 years, I had 20 visits to the dealership including oil change, recall, warranties so I am always there every 3 months. I had an oil change done on the 50k mileage and took it back to the dealer when i found oil leaks. They changed the drain plug but after 2 days I need to bring it back to the dealer for more oil leak. Brought it in the morning, then they can't find the source of the oil leak I was told to leave it overnight. Spent so much money for regular maintenance all done through dealers. So unfair, VW. You're so unfair.
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My office in trying times
Samwise, 04/25/2023
2006 Volkswagen New Beetle TDI 2dr Hatchback (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I purchased an optioned out, 06 TDI for a fair price from a good owner in late 2021 It had less than 50k miles on it and was an upgrade from the minivan with half a brake system I'd used for doordash. Heinz (as he is called) has been the perfect vehicle for gig work on the side, even when diesel was 4.99 a gallon in the cheap markets. Yes he's had his fair share of BS issues with head and taillights but those can be fixed with a YouTube video. Shockingly spacious in the front for me, a 6'4" 275 pound male, and have fit 4 in it comfortably. These little cars are badass
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Never Again
txjules77, 05/16/2008
2006 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I'm just waiting for my lease to end. This is my 2nd VW (I leased a Jetta previously, similar problems). I refuse to take it to the dealership for oil changes bc it would cost me $80+/oil change! This car has lived in the shop. I've had constant electrical problems, including the traction light staying on (and waiting a full day for the new part to come in), the seatbelt light coming at random (they said they "couldn't duplicate the problem" so they couldn't fix it), back latch doesn't work. I'm fed up with VW in general. And customer service sucks. With all the repairs, they don't offer a free rental car. The only way I got on with the last repair is the guy who drives you home was not in.
Better than the Last...
Justin, 08/27/2006
2006 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I used to own a 2001 Beertle. This one, a 2006 model, is much nicer all the way around. Plus it doesn't have the disappearing oil, where I would find myself a half a quart low after a couple of months.