Overheating light on.
My car is beeping at me and it show the little overheating sign I don’t know wut it mean. My car seem fine and I thought maybe it just hot outside I don’t know. It been like this for a few day now
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2009 Volkswagen Beetle Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Continuing to ride on its cute retro look alone, the Volkswagen Beetle has yet to see any major redesign since its re-introduction back in 1998. And it shows. The 2009 version of the tiny coupe and convertible fall far behind other compact coupes in terms of passenger and cargo space, horsepower, and standard features. But the Beetle heritage remains a powerful one, and on looks alone, the 2009 Beetle stands out from the pack.
For 2009, the trim line-up has been trimmed to one S trim in both coupe and convertible form, each of which is also available with a PZEV engine for California owners. The front-wheel drive Beetle sports a less-than-exciting 150-hp, 2.5-liter inline-five engine, paired with either a 5-speed manual or 6-speed automatic in the coupe. The convertible offers only the automatic. Gas mileage hovers around 20/28 mpg, another area where the Beetle falls behind the competition.
Both coupe and convertible offer 16-inch wheels, full power features, remote entry, cruise control, tilt and telescopic steering, and a CD/MP3 player with input jack and satellite radio. A sunroof is optional for the coupe, and a dealer-installed 6-CD changer and larger 17-inch wheels are available. The 2009 Beetle varies in safety ratings, with top four- and five-star ratings for frontal and front-side impact, but only three for rear side impact. This might not be a problem, however, considering the Beetle offers barely enough room for rear passengers anyway. The rounded roofline cuts headroom considerably, while rear legs get only 33 inches of room. A 12-cubic-foot trunk expands to 27 cubic feet with the rear seats folded down in the coupe, but the convertible holds barely 5 cubic feet. The soft-top in the convertible power-retracts, though it must be secured to the windshield manually when put back up.
As with all Volkswagens, the 2009 Beetle handles smoothly and precisely on the road, with responsive steering, limited body roll, and a comfortable overall ride. But its shaky safety record, cramped interior, and sluggish powertrain might feel a bit outdated to those preferring substance over style.
Published May 31, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle
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by JOHN L
Jun 12, 2024
Dealer rep called me a stated that the vehicle had to many issues to sell.Jun 12, 2024
by Lenora w
May 29, 2024
overpriced for a 2009, also three prior owners is concerning to me
graceMay 29, 2024
by Charity M
Apr 18, 2024
This car had check engine light on and almost died during our test drive. It was also very dirty!Apr 18, 2024
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by JOHN L
Jun 12, 2024
Dealer rep called me a stated that the vehicle had to many issues to sell.Jun 12, 2024
by Lenora w
May 29, 2024
overpriced for a 2009, also three prior owners is concerning to me
graceMay 29, 2024
by Charity M
Apr 18, 2024
This car had check engine light on and almost died during our test drive. It was also very dirty!Apr 18, 2024
by Bobby C
Jan 13, 2024
I love the VW beetle I dont understand the payment Jan 13, 2024
by Anonymous
Jan 03, 2024
The car has all the features needed, its a first started car for my daughter and she loves it, was a great purchase.Jan 03, 2024
by Karen E H
Jul 26, 2023
I have always loved VW Bugs. Very nice dependable vehicle Jul 26, 2023
by Mik v
May 15, 2023
Great car great deal thanks mark love my beetle runs great ac working leather seats sun roof clean car I love it it will be a great 1st car for my 18yrs old she’s gonna love it.May 15, 2023
by Robin W
Jun 18, 2022
I love this model compared to a newer model . I love the earlier 2000’s models than the late 2019 modelsJun 18, 2022
by Barbara M
Feb 18, 2022
It was a disgrace. The sales man moe had no problem selling a car that didn’t turn rightFeb 18, 2022
by Emiko B
Jan 24, 2022
Leather seats air conditioning heated seats stereo and drives nice. Jan 24, 2022
by Anonymous
Jul 11, 2021
2009 beetle coupe .only 16000 miles and change on it .near mint condition Jul 11, 2021
by Billie K
Mar 10, 2021
I didnt like the color and I was looking for a standard not an automaticMar 10, 2021
by Mindy C
Jan 29, 2021
Pure and simple I do not like the color of silver....at all.
Rainy State, grey blends right in. ( safety awareness to me...Jan 29, 2021
by Grete V
Jan 08, 2021
I had a Beetle and many people warned me it would be a bad purchase but it was all I could afford. It was a great car. Mine was turbo and had a lot of zip to it. However, the parts are cheap plastic so treat it gently! At least on the inside.Jan 08, 2021
by Antti P
Aug 23, 2020
Iconic, timeless and practical shape that works. The very same design philosophy applies to Porsche 911.Aug 23, 2020
by Anonymous
Jul 25, 2020
Car was no where near what was described.
Rear window was falling outJul 25, 2020
by Carolyn L
Mar 22, 2020
Love it. Great car for the price. Gas saver. Mar 22, 2020
by Anonymous
Jun 12, 2013
This car is great for a single person or couple but the back seat will not accommodate a car seat and growing toddler. The car is not made to carry any cargo. It would be perfect for a second car!Jun 12, 2013
by Anonymous
Mar 25, 2013
The heated seats are awesome and the security system is wonderful. Really good tires. Love the car. I'd say the only negative would be getting into the back seat... it's kind of hard for adults... but otherwise this has been a great car. Mar 25, 2013
by Kenziee M
Feb 22, 2010
i like that it has good handling. also i do much enjoy thait has great aerodynamics. it has great gas mileage and actually its quit roomy inside, and yes it is enjoyabe to drive. also it has speed shifting which is pretty amazing.Feb 22, 2010
by Shaikh A
Jan 26, 2010
2.0 l tr petrol automatic, with anti lock braking system, with
ASR, built quality is excellent with 12 yrs anti corrosion
warranty, 3 yrs paint finish warranty, its just an Iconic
model.once in a year service required. its just centre of
attraction to drive in the city.Jan 26, 2010
by Dianita C
Mar 08, 2009
Performance too fast is excelent – acceleration is too nice, braking , handling very good
Cost of Ownership – gas mileage, maintenance: the cost of ownership is too tall, because gas mileage is too expensive
Fun Factor – is this car fun to drive? Yes is very fun because is too fast and comfortable, is always big on the inside
Would you recommend this car to a friend? If not, why?
Yes i recommend this car to a friend because is excelent and pretty nice.Mar 08, 2009
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2009 Volkswagen Beetle Pricing
Original MSRP
$17,990 to $26,990Price range
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Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Side airbags: front with head protection chambers
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cargo cover: hard · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 6
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Sunroof: power glass
Safety
Active head restraints: driver
Seatbelts
Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Rear seat folding: one-piece · Upholstery: leatherette
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: full-size
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Side airbags: front with head protection chambers
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cargo cover: hard · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 6
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Convertible rear window: glass · Convertible roof: manual
Safety
Active head restraints: driver
Seatbelts
Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Rear seat folding: one-piece · Upholstery: leatherette
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: full-size
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Side airbags: front with head protection chambers
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cargo cover: hard · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated driver mirror
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 6
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Convertible rear window: glass · Convertible roof: manual
Safety
Active head restraints: driver
Seatbelts
Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Rear seat folding: one-piece · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: full-size
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Tires
Type: all season
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent