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Used 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle Consumer Reviews

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4 out of 5 stars

Umm..Wanted to Buy

qpogger18, 10/12/2010
2009 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
6 of 14 people found this review helpful

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!

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4.38 out of 5 stars

GR8 Bug Convertible

Robert Preston, 08/17/2009
2009 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L 2dr Convertible (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful

I hesitated to buy a new beetle for a two reasons - first because it was not Germany made. Then I learned that Honda's are from Ohio, so that was silly. Second, what would the resale value be (now who cares, I love it). I have the Harvest Moon Beige with a Beige Top and Tan interior, in my opinion the most sophisticated looking. One issue I have is keeping it showroom perfect. The first big wind in a parking lot allowed the door to hit a car parked next to it, not unusually hard, but enough to ding my door (the other car had no damage). This made me feel the metal/paint finish was inferior to other cars I have owned. I may get a daily driver and try to keep it for weekend fun!

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Beetle at Mcdonalds

Anthony Herring, 02/22/2010
2009 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L Blush Edition 2dr Convertible (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful

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

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4.88 out of 5 stars

A Slice of Heaven in every Ride

Ireland3, 08/22/2008
2008 Volkswagen New Beetle SE 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I purchased the yellow SE in July and have been driving it everyday just smiling. The handling is great,and the seats are comfortable. I just love all the fun it is to simply go anywhere now in my new "Sunflower Yellow" bug. Gets tons of compliments and fits in the smallest spots. I updated mine with "daisy" steering wheel covers, flower vase, license plate, and seat covers for an even cuter look.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love my New Beetle!

Karen1963, 10/05/2009
2008 Volkswagen New Beetle SE 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I wanted this car for a long time before my husband bought this one for me as a surprise Christmas gift in 2007. It is so easy to drive, and the seats are a good fit for me. I have the automatic, so the gas mileage isn't the best, but I really love the experience of driving it every day. This is the best car purchase we have ever had and I will likely own this car the rest of it's life!

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