Overview & Reviews
For 2004, the New Beetle is no longer available in GLX trim. There's an improved TDI engine and restyled 16- and 17-inch wheels. Turbo S models get uniquely styled 17-inch wheels as a late-year addition. New safety features include head curtain airbags and upgraded head restraints. The Monsoon audio system is now standard on the GLS and new GDL headlights are optional. Later in the model year a fixed rear spoiler will replace the power-operated unit and a CD player with MP3 capability will be added. Convertibles get new exterior colors and color combinations. All Beetles get a new fuel cap warning light this year. TDI models can be equipped with a Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG), which is a six-speed manual transmission with electronic control of the clutch and gearshifting. It can be operated in full automatic mode, like a traditional automatic, or shifted manually like a Tiptronic.
- Cute yet classic styling, range of engine choices, long list of standard features, good crash test scores.
- Tight rear-seat accommodations, limited cargo room, high price of Turbo S model.
User Reviews:
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new beetle electronic problems - 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle
By bcliffelec - July 6 - 10:00 amconstant check engine light immediatley after purchase. Multiple dealerships were unable to ever find the problem. Volswagen ended up having to buy the car back under the "Lemon Law" but it was a real hassle!
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THE BEST CAR IVE EVER OWNED - 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle
By ooooo - July 6 - 10:00 amI LOVE MY BUG CONV.ONCE I SAW IT THAT WAS IT.IM A FEMALE SENIOR AND I HAVE MORE FUN DRIVING THAT THEN ANY CAR I HAVE EVER DRIVEN. MY GRANDSONS THINK THEY HAVE THE ,
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Im still a man... - 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle
By efesese - June 30 - 10:00 amI thought it was too cute for me. But its just plain cool man! Its a classic and I cant believe I own it! I cant stop looking back after I park it. My budget was between a full eq. Corolla and the simplest Beetle... Corolla or Beetle?... Ordinary or Extra- ordinary? The decission was easy.
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2004 New Beetle Convertible - 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle
By theecal - May 24 - 10:00 amEverything you are looking for in a fun, sporty, car can be found in this little gem. Volkswagen has definetly improved the quality of their cars and the Beetle by putting all the bells and whistles in this little roadster. Fun as a convertible or driving with the top up, you definetly are the eyecandy of the road no matter whom you pass. People will do "double-takes", take pictures, and just simply smile and wish it were "they" behind the wheel of your new car.
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Excellent - 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle
By noiuu - April 5 - 10:00 amI love my new easter egg blue beetle. I love it~~~~~~
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Poor Customer Service After Sale - 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle
By criderun - March 17 - 8:13 pmThis little car has been great until we have tried to get some warranty service done. We have had problems with the battery going dead from about the time the car was 6 months old. The dealerships equipment would not show the battery was bad since the car was jump started and recharged. Every other place in town tested the battery and showed it was bad. We have been fighting this for over a year now. Anytime we go out of town and the car sits for 2-3 days the battery is totally dead. We finally had the car towed to the dealership while it was dead but they are over a week behind being caught up on doing warranty work. Now I am no longer considering that new GTI. Nice cars, bad service.
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My dream car - 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle
By Laura - February 26 - 9:20 amI have only owned my Beetle GLS convertible for two weeks but I just love it. I have wanted a Beetle since the 1970s so this is a dream come for me. The ride is great and it is very fun to drive. I even put the top down last weekend even though it was 30 degrees outside. It was worth it!! Cant wait for Spring.
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Just Lovin My Bug! - 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle
By Bug Lover - February 22 - 10:00 amFUN! FUN! FUN! The best car Ive ever owned for the "FUN" factor. Not only is it cute, it drives like a dream. Is very smooth. The 2 complaints I have, are that the steering wheel and column does not have enough range and positions. And, the seat belts are awkward to grab ahold of. Other than that I love my BUG!
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Waht a FUN Car - 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle
By Nedra - January 27 - 10:00 amI love it, I love it, I love it. They could do away with the swing over cup holder and possible intigrate a pop open cup holder. I wish you could come up with the front blinker lights on the front wheel fenders like the old ones. You did a great job of the chrome along the side, now lets see more of it around the headlights and taillights. I love it, I love it, I love it. Thank you
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Like to Worry About What Will Break Next - 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle
By Not happy - January 20 - 7:53 pmMy VW Beetles air bag sensors keep breaking, making them inoperable. I have had this problem repaired twice, the automatic top repaired three times, window regulators, clamps and motor repaired for a total of four times, and seat release replaced twice. The radio hisses, never fixed as it is a "design flaw." All of the windows rattle so badly the car sounds like it is falling apart at times, never fixed "design flaw."
