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2001 Used Volkswagen Beetle GLS 1.8T Review

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By: Anthony3284
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08/13/2008

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

Pros: fast, sexy for the women
Cons: small and hard to go out on the town with friend in it
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2001 Used Volkswagen Beetle GLS TDi Review

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By: Katie1393
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07/29/2008

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.

Pros: power everything, moonroof, 2-door hatchback
Cons: nothing negative
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Amazing

2001 Used Volkswagen Beetle GL Review

By: STS_29
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07/14/2009

I love this car because its super cute, plus its a great car for first time drivers since its not super expensive. I dont have to pay for anything so I dont know about pricing etc. but I think everyone should have a beetle! :D

Pros: cute
Cons: not very fast...
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By: Tanner27
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05/13/2009

Surprisingly quick. But I still think it's a crappy VW. Too many problems, too expensive, why pay? It's a chick car. The dashboard went on for miles. And why do all vws it smell like crayons? weird huh? I think it could be a lot better, go old school!

Pros: Quick...
Cons: Not cool, not fun, looks crappy, feels crappy.
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Bob The Beetle

2001 Used Volkswagen Beetle GLS 1.8T Review

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By: April416
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10/14/2008

I love how I can pull in and out of small spaces since the Beetle is so small. There are just a few minor things that I want to get fixed...I need a new lense for the driver's side fog light in the grill. I also need to touch up the interior...I took it to get a car wash and they stretched the leather on both door panels.

I have been debating selling this car, but every time I want to I can't bring myself to doing it...I just love it too much : )

Pros: Small and compact; turbo engine
Cons: Only about 18 mpg
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Vw Beetle

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By: Alyssa350
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08/31/2008

My car has amazing "get-up-and-go" for a little thing! It has a turbo engine and great handling. It has needed a few repairs. I got this car with 68 k miles on it and after about 5k miles later the front axle broke. The exterior is a limited edition color called "vortex" and the interior is black leather. It gets about 28 mpg highway and 26 mpg city.

Pros: Great shape
Cons: It is really small
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Tall Guy - Small Car

2001 Used Volkswagen Beetle GLS 2.0 Review

By: Patrick111
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08/17/2008

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

Pros: Fuel Consumption, Torque, Horsepower, Comfort, Power, Steering
Cons: Driving on icy or snowy roads with no traction control, ECU, Water Pump, Oxygen Sensors, Transmission
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Cj's Beetle Review

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By: Cheryl401
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08/03/2008

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.

Pros: GREAT FUN CAR AND RELIABLE
Cons: BLOCKED DRAINAGE
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Great Car! Super Tunable!

2001 Used Volkswagen Beetle GLS 1.8T Review

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By: Col15
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05/20/2008

1.8T VW engine is one of the best in the world. In a car like the beetle, it changes it entirely!

Pros: Looks great, pretty quick!
Cons: Front wheel drive... :-S
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Cheeky!

2001 Used Volkswagen Beetle GLS 1.8T Review

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By: Alex3677
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03/30/2008

Turbo + Active Spoiler! = ;)

Pros: Great in a straight line!
Cons: Stock handling is rather lardy.
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