2000 Volkswagen Beetle GLS review from North America
"If you really want one, borrow for a week or two and ask to see the service records. Then decide!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Water pump first thing to go!
Headlights burned out 3 bulbs in the 38,000 miles I have owned it.
Door handles "peeling" (inside)
Material used for the cloth seats is very delicate!
Front lower bumper ruined on trip from a possum (too low to the ground), this broke lower bumper and broke both (very expensive) fog lamp brakets out.
Catilytic converter burned out suprisingly early.
Radio buttons are shot!
General comments?
Fun to look at! A blast to drive! After 4 very reliable VWs I can't beleive they ever released or continue production of this vehicle. This is by far the most expensive VW I have owned!
Good for short trips! I recently drove roughly 2,500 miles in this car over the course of 6 days and it was OK for only about 1 1/2 hours into the trip.
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| The last VW I will ever own |
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| Externally beautiful, Internally shallow |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 2000 |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0L Gas Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 34000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 72000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Jetta |
| Date of Entry | 22nd September, 2005 |