Used 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle Hatchback Consumer Reviews
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Good car with a few problems
JIm Goekler, 09/03/2010
2009 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
37 of 37 people found this review helpful
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.
Finally Happy
NewMoonDaughter, 06/14/2009
2009 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
I started collecting cars when I was five. Parents thought I was strange as a girl who loved cars. Most of my collection consisted of Beetles. My mom had two growing up in the early 1980s. I've wanted one all my life. Traded in a 2007 Honda Civic with no regrets! While the Civic was a great car, it's simply BORING. The Beetle, her name is Phoebe, is totally for me. I can't wait to drive. It handles well in the rain, I fit a carseat with no problems in the back and my 19 month old has no problems getting out because of the way the seat lifts forward. The red dashboard lights are great and the trunk space is fine. I fit $250 worth of groceries plus an umbrella stroller with no issues.
LoveBug !!
Megan Reynolds, 07/18/2019
updated 07/29/2020
2009 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My parents bought me this car as a freshman in college - just regular no convertible feature unfortunately. This car is great. Way faster than you would guess and so much fun to drive. If you don't mind standing out a little I would definitely recommend. I also loved watching people play punch buggy when I drove by. I don't have this car anymore because of issues with the transmission, but while I had it she was the best! Fair warning : the heated seats will literally get so hot !! I have turned on the passenger one for someone I was picking up and they couldn't sit down until it cooled off.
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Umm..Wanted to Buy
qpogger18, 10/12/2010
2009 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
6 of 13 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!
2nd New Beetle
Wayne Scott, 07/10/2009
2009 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
We had thee first NB in Mississippi early in 1998. It STOPPED traffic and emptied restaurants as we passed by! The car had some interior finish problems-finish material on door handles $ top of door below window wore off and chipped, the power windows failed a few times & some of the clearcoat actually peeled off the exterior. The 2009 model is much improved with more power, heated seats and all. Edmunds reviewer here does NOT understand why VW lovers buy these, as he called it-stale design with small back seat. That's what a beetle is all about! How could they really change the design? He also stated the car lacks power. I don't agree at all..150 is far better than the 98 model!
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