2001 Volkswagen Beetle GLX review from North America
"Breaks down, but I love it"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Electrical Failure at 4,000 miles all the way to 10,000.
Brake Switch Jammed at 4,000 miles.
Air Bag went on at 7,000 miles, but went off.
Check Engine Light went on at 6,000 miles and had to go to dealer to turn it off.
General comments?
I love my cute looking car. Its cute its compact its fast you can feel the acceleration when you drive it. Its good for the highway or pleasure trips. The brakes wear out after 10,000 miles. Its hard to stop! People in the back hit their heads a lot. They are very uncomfy back there and the dome design is HORRIBLE. The comfor level is so low! Nonetheless I love my car and if I lost it I would buy another one.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 2 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 16100 miles |
| Date of Entry | 18th April, 2005 |