2001 Volkswagen Beetle CLS review from North America
"Stay far far away!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
A month after I got my car, my air conditioner broke, it has continued to break three more times since then.
My clutch has broken (I was told not from the way I was driving).
I have had to have my entire break system replaced because it went bad.
My headlight went out.
I also had my brake lights stay on without turning off except when the fuse was pulled.
My window wipers are atrocious and never work.
I have had to have chords and hoses fixed in my engine.
The plastic on the door handles are losing their finish.
...I think that's it.
General comments?
This car was fun to drive between the turbo and the stick shift, however, I just couldn't keep up with the maintenance.
I got this car as my first car, and I still have it. I am constantly taking it into the shop to have things fixed and replaced. I am running out of money to fix it!
It might be a cute car, but it is such a hassle to keep up with.
I will never own a Volkswagen again, and I do not recomend them to anyone.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4L turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 6 miles |
| Most recent distance | 27000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 27th May, 2004 |