2000 Volkswagen Beetle GLX review from North America
"Good gas saver car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Just replaced to drive belt ($ 20.00 @ Autozone), fuel filter ($ 16.95 @ Autozone), air filter ($ 8.00 @ Autozone), plugs (less than $ 16.00 for 4 @ Autozone), service manual ($ 18.00 @ Autozone); not too bad so far.
General comments?
I just purchased to car for my wife as a gas saver around town. She loves it. It rides good, the turn really works good, has lots of head room. So far so good, even though all the negativity about the bugs.
If anyone can read a service manual, and has a little common sense, they can work on one of these. I will agree you have to keep up with all the maintenance on the new Beetles.
Think about it, it's German made.
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| The last VW I will ever own |
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| Externally beautiful, Internally shallow |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2000 |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 149000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 149501 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Suburban |
| Date of Entry | 15th May, 2008 |