its the best car its so pretty i love it i would never think of a better car stylish sexy, and designed by adolf hitler n the oni car i know that has stayed its own shape since the war. the best car in the world love it x x

Actually, it's a 5spd Turbo S 1.8T----in YELLow! It's cute as hell, decently fast, and is easily spotted in a parking lot. It will make you smile:)! It had 57k on it when I bought it, just rolled 64k, not too shabby for a 2000 (for what I paid for it!!!!!..can you say, "stolen":))))) I love my Beetle and even created a fan site for VW new beetle owners. Oh yeah, it's name is Yellow Submarine!!!! It's a blast to drive (get the 5-spd), gets about 30mpg highway, 26-28 city. Handles like a go-cart, although I've noticed a bit of body roll(might just be taking the turns a wee fast though;)). Maintenace costs......we'll as long as you keep up with the regular maintenace, as for any vehicle, this car is relitively inexpensive if you have the know-how. Just don't break something, VW parts are NOT cheap. Which brings me to quality....VW is known for it's quality and reliability, and the Beetle is no exception. I can't say enough about my car, I LOVE IT!!!!!

Acceleration and top speed are amazing, brakes rock, o2 sensors keep breaking, 24 miles to each gallon, handling on corners is amazing at higher speeds, needed a better water pump recently, not a lot of space under the hood of the car, fun to drive every single day, has a great takeoff on the line, 0-60 is about 7 seconds, 15 gallon fuel tank capacity, 115HP engine, 4-speed automatic transmission, max RPMs is 8000

It's the worst handling thing I've ever had  but it gets me where I'm going and has been as reliable as the Rock of Gibraltar. I wouldn't get another one but you can't beat a VW. I'm sold on VW and would recommend them.

I had a 2000 VW New Beetle. The color was Vapor, which was a limited edition of 2000. VW
described Vapor as "blue that has seen a ghost." People would stop & stare at my car &
one would say, "I love that white bug!" & the other one would say, "No, it's blue." "No,
white." Etc.

My car was sold to me as a regular VW New Beetle. The day after I brought it home I
popped the hood to admire the engine. And yes, there it was, sprawling in big white
letters across the engine:

TURBO.

I felt like Mister Pennybags, the Monopoly icon, when the Community Chest card informs
him that he just won second prize in a beauty contest.

Believe me when I tell you, this car could GO. You put your big toe down lightly on the gas
pedal & plah-DOW! Off that car went. It was a gem.

About 2 months after I bought the car (new from the dealer), the passenger side window
fell into the door. The car was under warranty so the repair was free. About a year later
VW recalled the 2000 New Beetles because of this problem.

When the car was about 5 years old, the passenger seat came off-track. It kept getting
worse. We took the car in about a year after this problem started & VW said it would cost
$2000 to fix.

In 2006 my husband decided he wanted a new car. He was driving a 2002 Honda CRV. So
he took my bug & traded it in for a 2006 Acura TSX *stifling yawn*. He has no idea, but
when he drove it out of our driveway to trade it in, I cried. I felt like Jemaine when Sally
broke up with him.

Now I'm driving the 2002 Honda CRV.