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by seracorde11
Jun 10 '06
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes 
Pros: 4 Wheel Antilock Brakes, Day Lights, Sporty, Fun, Super Fuel Efficient
Cons: No Real Trunk, Not Too Comfortable
The Bottom Line: I still recommend this Beetle for affordability, style, fuel efficient, sportiness, and safeness. This would not be a good hauling vehicle. ;-)
I bought my 2001 VW New Beetle a year ago in late April 2005, and even though I lost most of my trunk space compared to my last car, I adore this sporty, safe package on wheels. I was a little concerned at first since I bought it used and had no real ...
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by ldusold  - Top 500
Oct 26 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Looks great, Handles Excellent, Gets Great Gas Milage.
Cons: Cup Holders - Sun visors - Window Regulators
The Bottom Line: Buy it and have fun!!!
I have had my 2001 Volkswagon Beetle for about a year now, and I can still sit here and say that I absolutely LOVE IT.
I got it new, even though it was late in the year, it was one that just hadn't sold yet, it had a total of 8 miles on...
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by solpo
Jun 21 '01
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: Everything.
Cons: Price. Armrest gets in the way. Easy to curb fender flare.
The Bottom Line: Great car, well worth the money. If all you care about is reliability, though, look elsewhere.
I never thought that I'd end up owning a VW Beetle. After all, I thought that they were cars for washed up hippies and trendsters. Boy, was I wrong....
After my '99 Sentra was stolen (good...
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by cathyb53 - Top 1000
May 09 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Cute (no kidding!). Handles great. Humungous amount of room in the front seat. Solid.
Cons: I'll let you know!
The Bottom Line: I could be wrong, but I just bought one and am counting on at least 12 good years out of it. Don't forget the unbelievable cuteness factor!
My first new car! So what if I am 48 years old? And what have we chosen? A funny-looking little bug that the young car salesman kept referring to as "nostalgic"! It's been a family joke of sorts that someday I would get my Volksie Beetle; now Our Day has...
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by pieknykim
Nov 28 '07
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No 
Pros: head room, pep, cuteness
Cons: cup holders, repairs
The Bottom Line: I have had many problems with mine. I would suggest that if you are looking into buying this car to reconsider.
When the term “Bug” is used in reference a car there is usually one thought it’s a “chick” car. I have to agree that I think the same way. The cute factor was not the reason that I bought my 2001 VW New Beetle. I in fact became interested in this car ...
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by floralei
Jul 24 '03 - Updated Jul 28 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Fun to drive
Cons: Lots of small issues
The Bottom Line: Fun to drive, great features. Expect some problems, questionable reliability.
We decided to get this car because Volkswagen offers an international business program that a lot of ...
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by rossbuggy
Jun 26 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: reliable, economical, roomy and fun!
Cons: lousy side view mirrors, tiny sun visors
The Bottom Line: Beauty is much more than skin deep. If you want a fun, economical and reliable car that bucks the econobox look, get a New Beetle.
This is for all of you who would like a real world review of the New Beetle. I bought my dark blue 1999 NB in July of 1999 with 6 miles on the odo. GLS with auto, sunroof and tan leatherette (read vinyl). Added only mudflaps.
It has been...
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by guitarzan
Jul 25 '01 - Updated Jul 26 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Styling, Excellent interior, Excellent handling, Powerful, Safe, Attracts attention
Cons: Only a 4-seater, small trunk, no standard CD player, Attracts attention
The Bottom Line: Economical - great gas mileage, low insurance rates, a BLAST to drive, loaded with standard features, solid build quality. Would definitely recommend!
I always looked at the New Beetle and just laughed. Then I drove one. Unlike many Beetle owners, I'm a guy. I like guy stuff. I don't view the Beetle as a "Cute Car", but rather a finely tuned, well designed car that's just a BLAST to drive!
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by mfuloria
Apr 16 '01
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No
Pros: Delightful visual aesthetics
Cons: Rough ride on less than perfect roads, high price
The Bottom Line: Poor value if you commute on rough rodes. Buy it then only if visual aesthetics is far more important to you than practicality and drive comfort.
I drive a silver 2001 Beetle. Each time I walk to the car, I feel partly vindicated in my decision to buy it - even at a price that would fetch a more substantial auto. It looks simply stunning, and friends are always commenting on that.
The...
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by xiabelle
Jun 15 '01 - Updated Jun 28 '04
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: Rock-solid feel. Great handling. Lots of fun. Safe. Fast, even in the base engine.
Cons: Reliability issues. Cup holders too small. Some blind spots. Can't change own headlights.
The Bottom Line: Drive this car and you'll want it, for the safety, performance and ride. They're a load of fun, but reliability is an issue.
**** Updated 6/28/04. A few details added in the text, the majority of the changes are at the bottom. I didn't set out to buy a New Beetle when I found myself in need of a new car. In fact, I was looking for cars a couple of thousand less than than ...
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by mickeythered
Nov 06 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Fun, zippy, and comfortable
Cons: small for families
The Bottom Line: Fun, Fun, and more fun. The bug will make you smile.
Every time I get into my New Beetle I smile. I call her my "Happy car".
I have a 2001 GLS, techno blue with the leatherette interior, 5 disc CD changer, and winter package. When people ask me about her, which happens almost daily, I tell...
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by c_a_m_m_i_e
Jun 01 '04
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Cute, fun, economical, surprisingly roomy!
Cons: Cupholders, tiny backseat, tiny amount of trunk space
The Bottom Line: GET THIS CAR!
Beetles are my dream cars. Forget BMWs, Mercedes and the like, the Beetle is it! I have wanted one of these cars since I was a little kid, and when the new models came out in '98, I thought I'd die before I ever got to drive one, much less own one! In ...
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by gavizen
Aug 31 '06 - Updated Sep 05 '06
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: 46mpg!! Turbo, Diesel.. Easy to fix if you know how. LOOKS LIKE A SOAP BUBBLE!
Cons: LOOKS LIKE A SOAP BUBBLE! Trendy, almost too cute sometimes, has tendancy to munch curbs.
The Bottom Line: Want a zippy little car without worrying about buying gas everyday, don't mind some endearing quarks and can keep up with routine maintenance? Look here for some fun driving!
Ok, so there was a time that i swore i would never buy one of these little econo box sardine cans. There was a time that i thought these were some of the stupidest looking cars ever. Whenever i thought of a new beetle i thought of that scene from fight ...
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by rjayne
Oct 02 '04
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Quickness; coolness; solid feel; heated seats.
Cons: Cup holders; lack of storage space.
The Bottom Line: If you love to drive you'll love this car!
Wow! My wife and I went out looking to buy a Jeep Wrangler and ended up with a 2001 VW Beetle. How did this happen? We took it for a drive; the rest is, as they say, history. I've never owned a Volkswagen before (as long as you don't count the $75 1972 ...
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by xpunkpixie
Mar 25 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Cute car with great gas mileage and awesome ride!
Cons: The small backseat!
The Bottom Line: I would recommend this car through and through. After comparing endless cars before buying this one I have to say it's one of the best decisions I have ever made.
When my former car came to the end of it's running life I decided to start looking for a new car with some pep in it. The search began with Hondas, Toyotas and Subarus. My attention slowly turned to Volkswagens, and I began to look at the Golf and the...
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