Volkswagen New Beetle

Price Paid:  $0.00 from Volkwagon dealership

Year / Model Reviewed:
2007 NewBeetle

Strengths:
Volkswagen NewBeetle has more room than you think before you drive it. It's a smooth comfortable ride. The engine sounds great.

Weaknesses:
I would like to see it have more trunk space but it was decent. As I said before, I would like to know about repair costs and is it worth it when it is brand new and has a warranty? Anyone comment please?

Summary:
I am seriously looking into buying a Volkwagon beetle and I test drove it and it was wonderful. I have a close friend who owns one, she bought it brand new, it's great. She's never had a problem. I will say I've read great reviews on the car. The only concern I have is when something does break down with it, i was told they are very expensive to fix, can anyone tell me if this is true?

I also would like to say that I went to Carmax and had HORRIBLE customer service, they wouldn't even let me test drive without first running my credit to see if I was preapproved. Where has anyone ever gone and they wouldn't allow a simple test drive?

Also... for the person who bought a NewBeetle from Carmax, your problem is Carmax, I've heard that from at least 5 friends of mine who went and purchased a car from them. I am refering to different models, such as a Jetta, Honda, Beetle, and another Honda. It's Carmax, don't believe a word about the inspection crap they advertise and what they call "customer service". Trust me... they suck.

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
1 to 3 months

Visitors rate this review
1.00 of 5, 2.00 votes

Price Paid:  $19000.00 from Sonnen Volkswagen

Year / Model Reviewed:
2007 New Beetle

Strengths:
Engine is quick to respond and breaks are sturdy. I love the sunroof, sounds system, iPod jack, and overall design. While the trunk is small, I am able to fit much more than I thought. Overall, I love the look, drive and safety.

Weaknesses:
The trunk release button has acted up and I have to press the button twice. The dealer will adjust free of charge.

Summary:
I absolutely love my new beetle! It's Gecko Green with tan leather! Previously I had a 1999 Toyota Corolla. Extremely reliable but, the beetle is so fun to drive and I feel extremely safe. The doors are heavy and the long dash makes you feel very safe. I love the pep and Sport mode (which I call Super Beetle mode). I've taken this car on two road trips: Las Vegas and LA and was very happy with the engine performance and comfortability. I highly recommend the beetle!

Similar Products Used:
1999 Toyota Corolla
1956 Beetle (Baby Blue)

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Visitors rate this review
1.00 of 5, 2.00 votes

Price Paid:  $18000.00 from VW dealership in Ind

Year / Model Reviewed:
2007 VW Beetle

Strengths:
umm hello! It gets amazing gas mileage and it now costs me with gas at $1.90 only $27 to fill it when almost on empty. With our economy every little bit helps.

I love the sound system and the available iPod jack. The sunroof is amazing. The heated seats have been a life-saver! To wash this car by hand, with waxing, it seriously takes me only 15-20 minutes.

Weaknesses:
If you are going on a road trip with more than two to three individuals who are heavy packers you are going to have some space issues.

It seems to be a common issue that there is a malfunction with the trunk. Sometimes you have to push the button twice, but to me in the grand scheme of things, I consider that relatively minor.

If driving with multiple individuals you really have to be considerate of your tall passengers. It's best to have them in the passenger seat because there isn't much leg room to be had if they are demoted to the back.

If you need to have a car seat for younger children there isn't a middle seat belt. Therefore, there is not an overall safe option for buckling in your children.

Summary:
I have absolutely love my beetle(s)! For the record I have had two. My first beetle was my first car, and it was a 1998 with over 120,000 miles. To be honest I never had a major problem with it. The biggest thing that had to be fixed was just replacing fuses which can be bought for $3.00 at wal-mart for a multipack. For a high school student, now a college student, this car has been amazing when considering gas mileage/gas. I loaded packed my friends in my car when we would go out because it was so cheap to fill it again when gas was over $4. I sold my first VW, I owned it for four years, only because someone offered a great deal to purchase it. I would have had no problem keeping it through my college career. When I had limitless possibilities for a new car I really couldn't think of a better car for a girl my age on a poor college kid's income. I had to have another beetle. I have yet to experience any issues with my newer VW beetle.

From a single, childless, college student this car is optimal for me, therefore, I can only rave about this product.

Similar Products Used:
VW Beetle--year- 1998

Price Paid:  $14000.00 from VW of Van nuys

Year / Model Reviewed:
2006 VW Beetle zpev auto 2d

Strengths:
cute,

Weaknesses:
trunk release must press the button twice to open

Summary:
Cute car, runs great
bought with 37111 miles
it was taken care of an very clean..

good gas mileage 35hwy,great with gas prices at 4.20
will update when I have had it for a while

Price Paid:  $20000.00 from phoenix az

Year / Model Reviewed:
2006 beetle TDI

Strengths:
fabulous handling, finish is classy and quality of interior is as good as BMW

Weaknesses:
For me there are not weak points - because I evaluated its size,and understood its limitation going in...

Summary:
performance of the diesel is smooth and powerful - fuel consumption at 75 - 80 about 37mpg

Similar Products Used:
VW Rabbit / Honda civic / Toyota, Mercedes