2009 Volkswagen New Beetle Consumer Reviews

Vehicle

2009 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 6A)

Review

It has the "sporty" feel I didn't expect, and handles like a dream, floating over bumps and turning with a touch to the steering wheel. It's tiny on the outside and HUGE on the inside. It feels safe and is somewhat comfortable, but the comfort just doesn't get close to the comfort of my 2002 Monte Carlo. It also doesn't have power seats, or steering wheel radio control. But the heated seat gets HOT, and the automatic with triptronic is FUN. I have to admit that I think Volkswagen New Beetles are ugly, and if I have to drive this one, I have to have tinted windows. But this car is so fast...I want to buy a million of them!

Best Features

Power, it's tiny, it feels huge on the inside, is automatic with manual mode, leather seats

Worst Features

Power seats, steering wheel radio controls, comfortable seats...maybe factory remote start

Vehicle

2009 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 6A)

Review

My wife and I purchased our 2009 VW beetle with anticipation of giving this car to our granddaughter when she turnes 16 in 2012. However a few problems changed our mind of giving this car to a begining driver. Changing Headlamp is very involved and not recommened for car owner. The procedure for this process is 8 pages long. Ground clearance is so close to the ground that 3 inches of snow ripped front skid plate from the car. The skid plate is made from very thin plastic and is not much use. I also struck a small wooden object approx. 3 inches tall while moving less than 2 mph. while parking the car along side of the road. this knocked a hole in my transmition.

Best Features

Runs great, fun to drive, plenty of power for this car.

Worst Features

need to reduce blind spots, improve vision. Improve ground clearance and under- chassis protection. The design of the headlamp assembly is a must.

Vehicle

2009 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L 2dr Convertible (2.5L 5cyl 6A)

Review

Bought this 2009 in 2010. Great price. 30 miles on it. Fast enough in a retro sort of way. Good gas mileage. Nice smooth auto with triptronic shifting. This is my 3rd new beetle. My first was a 2001 new beetle turbo and the other was a 2003 new beetle turbo s. Loved every one of them. This being the best as a drop top. Smooth, fun, and easy handling. Certainly this is not a sports car but never claims to be.

Best Features

Extremely easy droptop. Smooth engine/transmission. Great monsoon stereo. Unique design.

Worst Features

None. It is what it is.

Vehicle

2009 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L 2dr Convertible (2.5L 5cyl 6A)

Review

My bride wanted a convertible, and was about to graduate with a Doctorate of Ministry at 60+. we're both over 6', and we both needed a fun ride. I drove professionally for VW & Porsche in my college days while studying engineering, so I know my vehicles. If you want folks to smile when they see you, and enjoy comfort, reliability, and just plain fun while out get the convert. As a former QC puke, I can find no problems with finish nor performance. My straight laced bride goes nuts driving the car because it's so much fun. So 2 can't fit in the back, so what? So it doesn't have a huge trunk.. so what? It has everything that two old folks needed and more. Try it, you'll like it

Best Features

Head/Leg Room for front seats, visibility, ease of top operation, and comfort! But most of all everyone smiles when they see you. it's nice!!

Worst Features

VW blew it when they didn't provide the diesel as an option. Too late now boys. But think about it in the future.

Vehicle

2009 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L Blush Edition 2dr Convertible (2.5L 5cyl 6A)

Review

Beetle review This is not just the same beetle of the nineties it has all the retro style of other models, round and economic but the factory options have changed to meet the luster of a modern day Cadillac. I used my brother car to travel to Boston last year and I thought it exceeded the power and comfort of any beetle before its time. My brother has own beetles since the very beginning and I have shared the excitement with permission. AJH

Best Features

. Yes, it has all of the extras, like convertible roof and heated seats but I really enjoy the style and retro feel of the frame and suspension. This car is also one of the best cars to get attention at McDonalds, I mean McDonalds has been the destination for hungry beetle owns since the very first

Worst Features

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