2000 Volkswagen Beetle GLS review from North America
"Poor Quality"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
-Interior paint chipping on doors.
-Window buttons broke completely off.
-Windshield cracked/bubbled.
-Burns oil.
-O2 sensor replaced, later found out it was recalled and I never received the notice.
-Mass air flow sensor replaced.
-Fuel sensor replaced.
-Spark plugs corroded, had to be replaced.
-Floor mat pegs broke.
-Fuel door doesn't open properly.
-Hatch doesn't open properly.
-Paint chipping on hood.
-Grill breaks easily and is expensive to repair.
-Rear brakes went out after warranty, bought the pads to repair them took it to a friend who always fixes my cars, he couldn't do it because everything has special bolts on it so only VW can repair it, called VW cost:$400.00 and that's only the back.
-Drivers' door rattles, leaks dust.
-Ceiling fabric fell down and bubbled.
-Lights dim when accelerating.
-Service Center unfriendly, and inconvenient hours.
General comments?
To top it all off, I just discovered the odometer was replaced by Volkswagen.
I love this car, I have always loved them, but I am so frustrated and tired of the problems. This was my first and last Volkswagen, unless they can prove they have improved these cars in the next couple of years, I will never own another.
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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 | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 4000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 51000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Stratus |
| Date of Entry | 7th August, 2003 |