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by pbyaeger  - Top 500
Oct 07 '01
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Roomy, fun, solidly built, powerful engine, and brilliant engineering
Cons: Slim pickings at local dealers; leather package requires moonroof.
The Bottom Line: Lots of room, lots of power, fresh funky styling make this car a real winner. Worth every penny and more.
Just in case my profile photo doesn't make it perfectly clear, I'm more than pleasantly plump. Use all the polite words you want--but ask me, and I'll tell it straight: I'm fat. I'm strong and healthy, but I'm living in a big body, one that sometimes...
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by vwbeje07
Jun 15 '07
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: quick, fun looks, safety, neat gadgets
Cons: rather firm suspension, headlight problem again
The Bottom Line: Definitely consider if you want the fun look of the beetle, yet strong engine
Well, when my 1998 vw beetle (reviewed) was totalled by a drunk driver, I decided I loved it so much that I had to replace it with another beetle. Though after a month a 16 y/o totalled this one, and I am now driving a 2001 jetta. Yet for that month I ...
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by charles - Top 100
Feb 02 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Very convenient features, safety and acceleration; stronger engine
Cons: No sturdy bumper!
The Bottom Line: If you want to turn heads on the freeways and highways of America, get behind the wheels of a 2002 VW Beetle.
A few years ago, Volkswagen decided to retrofit this brand. Ever since, the craze has not stopped. From the moment these VW beetles started hitting the show rooms, many dealerships could not keep up with the demand. Based on the data provided by many...
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by eager_beaver
Apr 24 '03 - Updated Apr 27 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Nimble, driver-friendly, personality
Cons: only two gym bags can fit in the trunk
The Bottom Line: If you commute regularly or do highway jaunts under 1000km, then this is a tremendous choice.
THIS IS MY SECOND VW.
I was originally shopping for an Audi A4 when I bought my first New Beetle in 1999. After the VW salesman promised me a 30-day 100% buyback guarantee, I took him up on it, and purchased a 1999 New Beetle 2L gas. It was my...
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by roostrfsh
May 19 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great looks, functional and fun to drive.
Cons: Cup holders, rear seat room
The Bottom Line: You'll get you moneys worth in design and quality with this cute little car.
One has to admire the original Volkswagen Beetle car. The car name was cute and the car was so counter culture, going against any other styling cues of other car manufacturers in the 1960s, that it was a hit for VW and the people.
The design...
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by shinobimoto
Aug 06 '03 - Updated Aug 07 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Very quick, sporty feel, smooth ride, good ergonomics.
Cons: Awkward shift gate, front head rests are a pain, minor gripes..
The Bottom Line: This Bug is definitely a keeper. Fun to drive, great looks. The Heart of an economy car, the soul of a sports car.
Intro
Hello folks! Been a while since I last wrote but here I am. And as promised I have returned proudly with my learner’s permit. Didn’t do too shabby if I may add. Back on topic.
About 4 months ago my father...
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by MattCA
Sep 08 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Fun to drive, fun to own, fun to look at... Hey... this car is FUN!
Cons: VW's are known for electrical problems... Back seats too small for tall adults.
The Bottom Line: A genuine automotive anti-depressant: guaranteed to put a smile on anyone's face --even your accountant's. Would I buy one? Absolutely. :-)
2002 VW BUG (NEW BEETLE) By Matthew McLean
PUNCHBUGGYRED! SAWITFIRST! …OW! Did anyone else grow up smashing their pals in the shoulder at the first sight of a "Bug"? I sure did. The original VW Bug is solely responsible for more than four...
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by BrianCam - Top 200
Dec 05 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Good Looking, Value, Engine, Style, Unique
Cons: No Standard CD Player, Tight Rear Seat
The Bottom Line: The Turbo Beetle is fun, sporty, attractive and reasonably priced. The 1.8T engine is rev happy, and you will be too when piloting this sleeper.
Looking for a quick and stylish way to go over the river and through the woods? Check out the Turbo New Beetle. By now everyone is certainly familiar with the re-invented yet ultra lovable VW New Beetle. The shape of the NEW VW bug clearly...
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by jespert1971
Jul 22 '04
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Looks, attitude, styling, durability, build quality, fuel economy
Cons: Small boot space, limited space in rear seats.
The Bottom Line: A very nice car with an attitude that is irresistible.
We bought this car for my wife as she really loved the shape - and I could also accept driving it. With the 2.0 engine it is no slow ride, however, it is no sports car either. In that respect the handling is much too soft and the tires have too high a ...
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by harrison310
Jan 30 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Stylish, quality construction, interior space, engine, design features
Cons: Back seat a little tight
The Bottom Line: Quality car. European/German fun-to-drive. Peppy. Safe. And nothing looks like a Beetle!
A friend of mine just got a 2002 New Beetle and I had to have a look. I've driven mostly Fords, have had a terrible experience with the new Ford Escape, and am enjoying a BMW 3-series. So, cars are always on my mind!
Overview
My...
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by shaeryn
Aug 06 '02 - Updated Aug 08 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Sporty, fun, eye-catching, peppy, comfortable
Cons: Have never had good luck with VW Service
The Bottom Line: Perfect if you love fun cars and can find a good service department and don't need a backseat.
Earlier this year I traded in my 2001 2.0 GLS Beetle for a 2002 1.8T Snap Orange New Beetle and I love it! I loved my other beetle too, but after driving a friend's turbo-charged Beetle I knew I needed an upgrade. The salesmen at our local dealer were...
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by RSRomeo123
Jul 22 '04
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Powerful, maneuverable, easy to drive, not super expensive
Cons: Tiny back seats, tiny trunk, large odds of getting hurt in an accident
The Bottom Line: If you can afford a newer car and have no responsibilities, there's nothing better.
Make no doubt. I care nothing about cars. "Does that thing have a HEMI?" So what? "I got super-whatever shocks on my lowrider." I couldn't care less. That being said, some cars are more fun to drive than others. Such is the VW Beetle. I have ...
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by leinadeneg
Jan 21 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Classic car, interior, fun
Cons: Not worth mentioning
The Bottom Line: Exceeds Expectations
This is one heck of a car. Everyone is familiar with the shape of the car, but get inside and check out the cool inside.
I have the turbo model and VW did not leave out any feature. It has power sunroof, all wheel drive anti-lock breaks,...
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by maureen.barlow
Dec 02 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Stylish exterior and interior, power, comfortable, easy to maintain
Cons: Low head-room in back, sun visor useless for side sun glare.
The Bottom Line: Sportiness, reliability, and a comfortable trouble-free ride. Don't get it if you use a child seat -- too difficult to work with on a daily basis.
I recently purchased a 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS. I'm still as thrilled driving it as I was two months ago (October 2002) when I bought it.
This car, particularly the manual transmission model, gives plenty of power and pep. There's...
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by flicka250
Aug 22 '07
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No 
Pros: Roomy interior, handles well, good in the snow, sporty and fun to drive. Heated seats!
Cons: Multiple major repairs on my vehicle, very expensive to fix.
The Bottom Line: I love the car but the endless and expensive mechanical problems ultimately became too much. Don't know if it's just this model year, but--- buyer beware.
A sporty and good handling car with many nice options but has been a mechanical nightmare. Have had many major repairs, including all four brakes at 40,000, complete air conditioning failure, front flex-joint, ignition coil at 50,000, and two separate ...
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