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Katie writes:
2001 Volkswagen Beetle GLS TDi Review
Prospower everything, moonroof, 2-door hatchback Consnothing negative
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2001 Volkswagen Beetle — It's 100% pure German engineering. It's a quick little 2-door hatchback with TURBO. It's an automatic, which is the only downfall, but it's got a moonroof, perfect for putting a surfboard up through it. Brand new CD player/MP3 player, and power locks and windows with keyless entry. Amazing MPG, and it's a turbo that actually uses unleaded gas. Leather interior. It's cute, and it's definitely the car for me.
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waynedj writes:
2001 Volkswagen Beetle GLX Review
ProsCar is a lot of fun to drive and with the turbo is sneaky fast. ConsQuality of interior components is lacking. Plastic used is poor quality and parts are breaking off all the time. 
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Bought It New In January, 2001 — A/C has gone out and very expensive to have it fixed. I guess I could spend the money and restore it back to original condition. It has 133k miles and still runs well enough to keep for a while longer. Primary Use: Family transportation | ||
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cartersfarm writes:
2001 Volkswagen Beetle GLS TDi Review
ProsGreat mileage & daily commute car. Vast interior room, great handling on ice, cute as a button! ConsExpensive to maintain, the GLS sport suspension is way to low and results in undercarriage work & short (45 aspect ratio) tires break belts often.
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Great Daily Commute W/ Mileage Galore! — I purchased this as a daily commute car and have driven it around the country and 100+ miles a day since 2003. It is the ideal car for this type of commute/long haul with the TDI Diesel engine and is VERY comfortable. Unfortunately I purchased it without understanding that the GLS body type had unusually low ground clearance and very short tires (45 aspect ratio) both of which are the only complications when on the open road. Lastly, repairs are very expensive ($1,500 for an alternator!) but offset by the 52+ MPG I routinely get... Primary Use: Commuting to work | ||
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flagbrat123 writes:
2001 Volkswagen Beetle GLS 2.0 Review
ProsWonderful car. I haven't had any problems with it and it is a very efficient vehicle. Despite how it looks on the outside it is very roomy on the inside. ConsIt is not the fastest, nor is it the best for a family. 
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Beauty In The Beetle — This is probably the best car I have ever owned. It is wonderful for any young person. I haven't had any problems with it and the tires are brand new; got them changed last summer. A very efficient and reliable vehicle. Primary Use: Commuting to work | ||
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Patrick writes:
2001 Volkswagen Beetle GLS 2.0 Review
ProsFuel Consumption, Torque, Horsepower, Comfort, Power, Steering ConsDriving on icy or snowy roads with no traction control, ECU, Water Pump, Oxygen Sensors, Transmission
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Tall Guy - Small Car — 1,984 cc 2 liters 4 in-line engine with 82.6 mm bore, 92.7 mm stroke, 10 compression ratio, overhead cam and two valves per cylinder, fuel cost is ok, great car to drive, is amazing for performance testing, and it is an amazing car for stylish viewing, the car is perfect for anyone that wants to drive it | ||
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Anthony writes:
2001 Volkswagen Beetle GLS 1.8T Review
Prosfast, sexy for the women Conssmall and hard to go out on the town with friend in it
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Beetles Are Small But Fun — Clutches in this car hate me but otherwise i think its a pretty good car its quick and i love beating mustangs with it in texas it gets good gas mileage and the turbo gives it alot of boost just wish they came out with the wolfsberg edition with the turbo | ||
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Cheryl writes:
2001 Volkswagen Beetle Review
ProsGREAT FUN CAR AND RELIABLE ConsBLOCKED DRAINAGE
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Cj's Beetle Review — This is my current car - i love it - it is quite quick as mine is a 2.3 v5 so its not too bad. It is not bad on fuel and it is a good quality car. It is really fun to drive. It is dark blue with alloys and the interior is black leather. The only things I have had problems with is the drainage holes getting blocked so it kept getting water in the footwells. Hopefully this is now sorted though. Apart from that it is great. | ||
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AWitcher writes:
2001 Volkswagen Beetle GLS 1.8T Review
ProsCan't beat a VW interior ConsConstant Maintenance
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Don't Let The Looks Fool You... — I am a fan of VW's... however, my 2001 VW Beetle was a money pit. No one ever wanted to work on it. The only people who would work on it was at VW dealerships and I paid dearly for the parts and labor. It handled well in the snow and sleet. It was great in fact. The design was beautiful and as I stated before, no one beats a VW's interior design or attention to detail. If only they had done the same with the fuel economy or reliability, I would still be in a VW now instead of another car. Everyone always thinks your gas mileage is great, and it really wasn't that great. Not on the turbo anyway. Turbo had many sets of problems also. Maintenance costs are excessive, so please keep that in mind before purchasing a VW. Primary Use: Commuting to work | ||
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Logan writes:
2001 Volkswagen Beetle GLX Review
ProsGreat Mileage ConsLower HP and TQ
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Good Economical Car... Das Autos Much Better Than You Would Think!!! — Nice little eco box with german influence. great ride and handing. could sue more power. decent manual trans. LOVE the VW interior lIght combo. Great gas mileage, performace lacking a little for this model but they cant take away from the GTI ya know!!! Primary Use: Commuting to work | ||
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ladybug591 writes:
2001 Volkswagen Beetle GLX Review
ProsFuel efficient safe car, and fun to to drive. Rarely in the shop other than for maintenance. ConsSmall, but that is a given factor. 
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A Responsive Car To Drive On Local Roads And Highways. — This car has been a gem for the ten years I have owned it. We drove it to Canada one year and the way it holds the road is superior to our Chrysler T & C. The air bags make this a very safe car to drive. THIS CAR HAS SOLD! Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.) |
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