2001 Volkswagen Beetle GLS review from North America
"Wonderful car with a price tag"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My check engine light would come on for a while and then go off. I finally took it in and the guy thought it was the thermostat. I got it replaced and some other general work done, ie. oil changed, fuel filter changed, oil filter changed, but it ended up costing me about $600 when it was all send and done. For a while, it would not start the first time I tried to start it. I had to wait for a while for it to come around. The shift boot is worn from driving from previous owner, the leather is cracked on it. The finish on the door handles are coming off. The arm rest in the middle is broken. The Audi/Volkswagen parts are not cheap.
General comments?
This car offers a nice smooth ride. The suspension is great. The seats are comfortable. The manual transmission is user friendly. It is a two person vehicle. I always joke that it's either passengers or cargo. The dashboard is nice for setting things on.
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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 | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0L Gas Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 40000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 60000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 28th May, 2006 |