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| “Sporty, But Not Maintenance-free”
1999 Used Volkswagen Beetle 2 Dr GLS Hatchback Review
By: joeastrue
  Bought this used six months ago with ~90K miles for our teenage daughter to drive, but dad has to drive it sometimes, too. Acceleration, braking, and handling are very sporty, more so than expected. When we brought it home, it already needed a headlamp replacement, and steps/photos on the web were really helpful, but people need to know the parts that slide do get stuck and getting the assembly back in can require numerous attempts before you get it right. Then a brake cylinder failed on one of the wheels. Check Engine light came on and VW dealer said it would be $110 just to hook it up to their computer to diagnose the code- that is something the owner should be able to do for free! He did disclose that most of the codes are for emissions-related reasons, so discovery that the daughter had left the gas cap behind at her last refueling stop meant we fixed the problem for $6. But you have to know that a missing gas cap will alter the vacuum pressure throughout the fuel system, the engine compression, and finally the emissions to realize that. And it takes 5-10 times of starting and running the vehicle before the light goes off. Now it's making an ominous rattle every time it starts, so we're back in diagnostic mode, hoping to figure it out before something else fails. In summary, it's a very fun car to drive, but not exactly reliable, built to last or simple to maintain yourself.
Pros:
Very sporty handling and details: Power moon roof and CD changer make it an even more enjoyable ride. Decent gas mileage from the 2.0L 4-cylinder. Access in and out of the back seat is good.
Cons:
Plastic controls are not really good durable designs (esp. HVAC vents and power window switches). Car not designed for user-friendly do-it-yourself kind of maintenance, and dealers are RIDICULOUSLY expensive. Hatchback door light often comes on even when it is closed. Fuel door sticks in closed position. Not enough shared maintenance information available from mechanics and fellow owners on the Internet.
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| “I Love This Litle Car Even Though Everyone Makes Fun Of Me For Driving It!”
1999 Used Volkswagen Beetle 2 Dr GLS Hatchback Review
By: Kat103
It's a great little car for someone who drives by themselves a lot. Overall preformance is pretty good. Handles well, has pretty good pick up and stops on a dime. Bad part is everything is computeried so when it breaks, it's usually hard to fix and expensive. The overall design of the engine sucks. Nothing on the car is easy to get to.
Pros:
Good gas milage, fun to drive, pretty reliable
Cons:
cannot take aftermarket parts, so expensive to fix and bad design so its always hard to fix
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| “Great, Sporty Fun Little Car”
1999 Used Volkswagen Beetle 2 Dr GLS Hatchback Review
By: momscookin
Got this little bug used, but shes a great running little car. Nifty sports package, dual exhaust, rear spoiler, the works. Yummy bright green exterior, you can see her coming for miles
Pros:
Great gas mileage
Cons:
Way too low to the ground
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| “Off The Charts”
1999 Used Volkswagen Beetle 2 Dr GLS Hatchback Review
By: Acadia_28313...
Very fast for a 4 cylinder, excellent braking ability, handles like a porsche! no repairs except for ac module. Styling is great very aerodynamic interior is light gets dirty quick . gets like 40mpg.Also this car is super fun to drive with manual transmission it flies!!!
Pros:
fun looking and driving
Cons:
none
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| “I Love My Bug.”
1999 Used Volkswagen Beetle 2 Dr GLS TDi Turbodiesel Hatchback Review
By: Aaron54
I love this car.. 573,000 km (yep!) and still going strong. It's not the fastest, but it'll cruise all day at 160 km/h, and it's still a blast to drive.
Pros:
Everything
Cons:
It does have leather...
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| “Pretty Car!” By: Wilson109
This car looks nice on the outside, inside is comfortable only the front seats. No power at all, braking and handling also average. Build quality is bad, my friend own this car one year, things starts coming off, engine also sounds terrible. Overall, a very average car in terms of performance.But the appearance of this car is really nice, suitable for girls that just like to have a good looking car.
Pros:
Nice looking, comforable
Cons:
No power, bad build quality
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| “Squeaker”
1999 Used Volkswagen Beetle 2 Dr GLS Hatchback Review
By: Kaleena4
My car is very cute and perfect for a hippie like me. :) The acceleration and handling are surprisingly great and she does wonderful in the snow/slick road conditions. It is super fun to drive IMO, but males probably shouldn't drive it. ;P
Pros:
cuteness, comfort, so-so gas mileage
Cons:
maintenance costs!!
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| “Beetles Are Awesome” By: Timothy890
i like the fact its a beetle. but its not an old beetle like from the 60's era so it doesn't look as cool. i like the fact it has a sunroof. i hate the fact that unlike old beetles the engines in the front. its fun to drive/ride in, it has had a flat tire once.
Pros:
green colour, good gas milage
Cons:
my sister says its a girl car
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| “V Dub!”
1999 Used Volkswagen Beetle 2 Dr GL Hatchback Review
By: Ashley3095
Small engine, but it's fun to drive. It's a manual transmission, so that's always good. I haven't had any problems with the tranny. The stock brakes suck, but that can easily be fixed. Mine is red with some mirrored side trim and a spoiler. Overall, I think it's a good car, good maker, and it's fun factor is definatley up there, not to mention, it's good on gas!
Pros:
Good Fun Factor
Cons:
Not a racer...
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| “Vw Beetle Review”
1999 Used Volkswagen Beetle 2 Dr GL Hatchback Review
By: Amy1550
I bought this car after owning a 92 Honda Civic Hatchback. I was so stoked when I was approved for the loan and test drove it. When I got it home, I had a few issues within the first week. After I spoke with a few other Bug owners, I realize that these cars are not all that. I will have it paid off in a few months,,,, I think I will go back to a Honda :)
Pros:
Its cute and blue and roomie inside
Cons:
Repairs are high dollar
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