2003 Volkswagen Beetle GLS review from North America
"Not worth the price"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The first thing that went wrong was on the second day I owned it, the fuel injectors went out and they fixed it. When I got the car back there was a loud tapping noise and they now pass that off as me having a louder diesel than most. Now when I go to pop the trunk using the switch on the door it does nothing, but the remote works. Have yet to tell them about that problem.
Now the newest problem is the rear cup holder, it refuses to pop out, it seems to be stuck.
General comments?
This car handles very well and is super comfortable. Too many problems for a car that I have not even had in my driveway a month.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | TDI Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 283 miles |
| Most recent distance | 1800 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Prelude |
| Date of Entry | 24th August, 2003 |