2000 Volkswagen Beetle review from North America
"This car is a bad deal"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The engine was replaced at 32,000 miles, due to major oil loss and other fluids leaking into the oil.
The new engine leaks oil.
Rear brake calipers are bad, causing me to replace the pads early.
Driver side window does not work in the winter. Therefore, I either don't use it or I take it in for repair every year.
Hatch door doesn't always unlatch.
The interior door handles are peeling.
In very cold temperatures, the dashboard clicks like the turn signal is on, when its not.
General comments?
It is a fun car to drive. Although, I am so sad that it was poorly engineered.
Thank God I bought the extended warranty.
I have had VW's for ten years, but no more. I am a Toyota lover now.
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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 | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 50 miles |
| Most recent distance | 35000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Beetle |
| Date of Entry | 17th February, 2004 |