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Used 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle Hatchback Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Awsome car

lisa spano, 08/17/2008
2009 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have wanted a Beetle bug since I was 10 years old. I am now 40 and I bought one finally. And I love everything about it. The best car I have ever owned!

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2 out of 5 stars

Will never own another beetle again

Gabbi Dalby, 10/16/2019
2009 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L PZEV 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
4 of 12 people found this review helpful

I bought my beetle used two years ago. In those two years, I’ve had to replace the subframe bolts, the transmission bolts, the passenger side tail light, the battery, the starter, the AC compressor, and I now have an air leak in the gas tank that I also need to fix ASAP. I thought I would love having a beetle, and sometimes I really, really loved my car, but the cost of fixing everything that has gone wrong is too much. Maybe some of the problems were because I bought the car after it was already 8 years old. But I’ve been to the mechanic shop more times than I’m comfortable with and I wouldn’t recommend this car. Also as a side note for parents looking to buy this car (or a newer model) for their daughters. I’m a young woman in my early twenties. And at least ONCE A MONTH while putting gas in my car, I’m approached by a stranger who wants to ask about how I like driving a beetle, what gas mileage I get, etc.. It makes me uncomfortable and I know it makes my parents worry. I won’t stop for gas at night unless I have someone with me. But strangers still approach me in the daylight.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great car!!

Gail, 11/23/2008
2009 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Awesome car with lots of standard goodies. It's extremely quiet and smooth..Lots of storage with the back seats folded down. Super comfortable seats. Heated seats come standard.

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5 out of 5 stars

Volkswagen’s finest

Rae, 03/12/2025
2009 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L PZEV 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

The only true con here is that service can be pricey due to it being an import. Reliable. Durable. Iconic. A timeless classic

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4.63 out of 5 stars

So far so good

JJsBeetle, 03/18/2009
2009 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Just picked up my beetle and love it! Quite comfortable. Fun to drive. Quiet (no squeaks or rattles). Still getting the feel for it. My commute is only 2.5 miles to and from work so still have a little time before I really give a proper review. so far- no complaints.

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