2001 Volkswagen Beetle New GLS Turbo review from North America
"Unreliable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The car refuses to start on an intermittent basis. It starts fine for days, then suddenly will not crank or turn over. I can jump start the car without difficulty. Or, if I wait a while (a few minutes or few hours) it will just start up as if there were no problem at all.
The fuel tank cover latch sticks.
The plastic coating on the interior door handles is peeling off. Especially on the passenger side, which gets almost no use at all.
General comments?
This starting problem makes the car unreliable. Reliability is, in my opinion, the most important function for a vehicle. Also, since the problem is intermittent, I can't seem to get it diagnosed and fixed.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 turbo Manual |
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| Distance when acquired | 35 miles |
| Most recent distance | 41000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 30th July, 2005 |