2001 Volkswagen Beetle review from North America
"The worst automobile purchase I have ever made!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The driver side window broke twice. The car alarm goes off when it rains. The hatch open indicator light comes on when it rains. The battery had to be replaced at 15,000 miles. It wouldn't hold a charge. The gas cover broke and wouldn't lock one time. The car was recalled and had to be brought in to be repaired one time (yet another day showing up late at work & without a car).
General comments?
The car handles very well. It's a fun car! My only concern is the amount of money I'm going to have to come up with once my 2 year warranty expires next month. The amount of repairs on this car in the past 11 months is insane!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 12 miles |
| Most recent distance | 17500 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Sentra |
| Date of Entry | 10th December, 2002 |