2000 Volkswagen Beetle GLS TDI review from North America
"The interior needs to be of better quality and durability"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The insides of both door handle covering are fraying and peeling.
The plastic wedge protective pieces inside the sun roof have broken off when the roof was opened.
A passenger visor broke (the plastic)
Had to replace a headlight bulb at the cost of $74.09.
Had to replace both left and right front window regulars within one year.
Had to replace a horn unit.
Had to replace a cluster unit for the body electric system.
Had an estimate to replace the glass lens on a fog light at $106.00 parts and $366 for labor.
The center consul has broken twice,
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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? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.7 turbo diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 13 miles |
| Most recent distance | 46000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 28th August, 2002 |