2002 Volkswagen Beetle GLS review from North America
"Always a Beetle!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Just the check engine light went on about a week after I got it. My dad and I took it back, and it had something to do with a faulty sensor.
General comments?
I'm turning 17 in Febuary, so I am looking forward to driving. This is an awesome little car, I've always loved beetles. The 2.0L engine has excellent pickup speed, but overall, it's a little slow for me. It's just enough to get out on the highway. The stick shift is extra easy to shift, and this car handles extremely well. The room inside is excellent for a 5'5 kid like me with plenty of room to spare. Even my dad, who's 6'4 can fit inside very comfortably. The last thing I like is that I tested an '02 Jetta... and I hated it. This 115hp engine works great on this bug, and the visibility is excellent.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 2 miles |
| Most recent distance | 2750 miles |
| Date of Entry | 4th February, 2003 |