Volkswagen New Beetle

Price Paid:  $0.00 from Volkwagon dealership

Year / Model Reviewed:
2007 NewBeetle

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.

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?

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

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!

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.

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

Price Paid:  $14000.00 from VW of Van nuys

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

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

Strengths:
cute,

Weaknesses:
trunk release must press the button twice to open

Price Paid:  $20000.00 from phoenix az

Year / Model Reviewed:
2006 beetle TDI

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

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...

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

Overall Rating
 1 of 5

Value Rating
 1 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Price Paid:  $27000.00 from Joe Pecheles VW

Year / Model Reviewed:
2006 New Beetle Convertible

Summary:
Where to start...THIS CAR HAS BEEN A NIGHTMARE! I bought this car brand new from the dealership on Oct. 18, 2005(I live 4 hours away from the nearest dealership!) and within the first week, my top wouldn't work properly and my stereo system completely broke. After a freaking huge ordeal, they came and picked it up and fixed it. However, the top still malfunctions from time to time. Since then, I had to go up for a recall TWICE, my windows were malfunctioning-driver side won't always go in the top properly-leaked once from rain, the entire passenger side would go half way up and then back down if you were trying to put them up, so I made the appointment for 8:30 am, left my house at 4:30 am to get there on time, got there and they wouldn't give me a rental. So after walking around Greenville, NC for 6 hours, I went back and they told me they couldn't find anything wrong with them. They thought maybe they needed to be lubed, so they did that and then thought that would help. About 2 hours into my ride home, they malfunctioned once more. Then, my light in my visor quit working. Too irritated to deal with them again so soon, I didn't call right away. Then the day before Thanksgiving, my exhaust system fault light came on when I started it. I got maybe 1/16 of a mile down the road and it started shaking badly and smoking white smoke from the tale pipe. We had a bad storm that day and you couldn't get off the island so I couldn't have it towed. The next day being Thanksgiving, I still couldn't have it towed. So finally Friday, they towed it away. Here it is Monday afternoon, my 6th day with no car and they have still yet to tell me what is wrong with the car, and have not given me a rental. I called at 9am this morning and he said he'd call me back after he spoke with a technician. With no word, I called back at 1:15 and got no answer. I called yet again at 1:25 and was put on hold for 10 minutes just to be told he would call me back as soon as he talked to the service manager. It is currently 2:30 and I have no car, no word about my car or even a rental car, and no ride home from work. I pay $400 a month just to be stranded. Smart.

Strengths:
It's cute, good gas mileage

Weaknesses:
See above.

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