2001 Volkswagen Beetle LX from North America - Comments

29th May 2005, 20:03

"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.


15th Dec 2006, 01:45

You don't have an LX - it's either a GL, GLS or GLX.

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