2000 Volkswagen Beetle Volkswagen review from North America
"A lemon car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Button on radio got stuck.
Button for automatic driver window got stuck.
Fuel tank door would not shut and lock.
Brakes scraping October 2002.
Air conditioner squeaks.
Air bag light stays on at all times.
Paint peels off door handles.
Numbers wearing off on radio buttons.
Gear shift peeling.
Car jerks from time to time.
General comments?
Car handles good.
However it is very uncomfortable and not enough light from the console.
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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 | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.7 unleaded Manual |
| Performance marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 1000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 28000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Beetle |
| Date of Entry | 20th December, 2002 |