2003 Volkswagen Beetle GLS review from North America
"This car is an overpriced lemon"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
This car has been nothing but a headache since day one when I took delivery and all the extras including the owners manual were not included. This was a brand new car. It took 2 months for me to receive everything. The engine light came on. The front window refused to create a seal with the roof, leaving a 2 inch gap. I have had trouble with the convertible top on several occasions. I have made repeated visits to have the windows repaired. The rear windows stopped going down all the way (really nice on a convertible). The fuel tank needed to be replaced. The windows fixed again. The center console would not unlock. I am still waiting for the parts to arrive. Volkswagen did however offer me a birth certificate for my car. Give me a break! This was the biggest waste of money and time! It's been in the shop more than my old car!
General comments?
This car is a lemon.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 161 miles |
| Most recent distance | 4015 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Cavalier |
| Date of Entry | 6th October, 2003 |