2001 Volkswagen Beetle LX review from North America
"Get a Mini instead"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Oil leak at 350 miles.
Engine blew and was replaced at 13,000 miles.
Gas cap lid opener froze inoperable in winter.
Misc. parts fall off car on regular basis.
Wheel bearings failed at 20,000.
High oil consumption.
Leaks oil like a sieve.
Interior plastic delaminating.
Electric window switches fell out at 30,000 miles.
General comments?
We were really looking forward to this car. I've owned five VWs prior to this one and loved them all. What a dissapointment! It is a serious piece of crap. Bad build quality-period.
Too bad because it handles and performs reasonably well. When it works we like it, but we can't count on it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 200 miles |
| Most recent distance | 65000 miles |
| Previous car | Jeep Grand Cherokee |
| Date of Entry | 29th May, 2005 |