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Used 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle Hatchback Consumer Reviews

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4.75 out of 5 stars

good gas mileage Fun, Cute Bug ; )

Tiff7575, 06/03/2008
2006 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 PZEV 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I bought a pre owned VW beetle PZEV Auto, I love the car so far I have only had it two weeks bought it at 37,510 miles one owner lease Great gas mileage about 32/35 on the FWY. So great with gas prices at $4.20 Very clean car beige on beige Leather with all of the upgrades. Cute, fun to drive with get up and go I bought the Beetle over the Jetta just because I thought it was a cuter car more my style And not as common as the Jetta is in CA. Overall great car and I will recommend it to anyone. Also next time I buy from VW I hope to get the Eros or VW beetle convertible.

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5 out of 5 stars

The Only Car I'll Ever Drive...

Jason Roberts, 10/14/2005
2006 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is my second New Beetle, and I love it just as much as the first! I love the new paint options, (mine is Salsa Red) and the new interior refresh. It is easy on gasonline, and reliable under the hood...this car is again, a winner! The front seat passengers enjoy large amounts of leg room and head-space. The vehicle is safe and incredibly fun to drive. I always wonder if people on the road are looking at my car and wishing they had it :)

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4 out of 5 stars

Goodbuy and Good Riddance

Daffodil, 08/21/2008
2006 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

This is a darling car if you never have to actually go anywhere. Oh how I wish I had read these reviews before buying. It is cute; it gets good mileage. Mine had a sunroof, good stereo, heated leather seats, and a nice little growl in the engine. It was a commuting dream car but what is the point of all that cuteness and fun if it is in the shop all the time? I still sigh when I see them on the road, but I pat the dash of my trusty Toyota and keep going.

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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)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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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4.25 out of 5 stars

A great addition to my family!

Christopheroh9, 03/05/2006
2006 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
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I took delivery of my new Ghecko green VW New Beetle 2.5 automatic in February. I love this car! Ergonomically speaking, it fits most of my needs in being a well constructed, German engineered hatchback. So far, after driving 600 miles, no rattles or squeeks have surfaced. The 5 cylinder gasoline motor provides a great amount of performance- you may find yourself exceeding your local speed limits. Having grown up with other earlier VW models, the 2006 is the tightest in respect to fit and finish. I consider my New Beetle "my poor man's Porsche". Forget everything that you recall about the Bug...this car will make you look more than twice at it's value. I can't wait for VW in 2010.

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