Overview & Reviews
A high-performance turbo model debuts this year. A small spoiler over the rear window is the only exterior telltale that the Bug next to you has the 150-horsepower 1.8-liter turbocharged inline four from the larger Passat sedan under the hood.
User Reviews:
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Shaped like a lemon, too - 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle
By Kurt - November 7 - 7:30 pmOof the greatest disappointments I have ever had with a vehicle. 1 alternator, 1 brake master cylinder, 2 power steering pumps, 2 fuel tank senders, 2 window switches, 1 radio, 1 lower radiator hose, 2 cooling fans and 1 fuel door actuator and oil consumption of 1 quart every 3000 miles which, according to VW, is within specification for a car with 22k miles on the clock. The only saving grace is that the lease is up in a few months. Kurt
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Great Car - If you get just the basics - 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle
By Christian Hoy - November 5 - 10:46 amI bought this car brand new in 1999, and I still own it. All in all, its a great car, and has never let me down. I got the GL version in order to avoid too many electrical motors and gadgets that could break down in the future and cause costly repairs. I also wanted hand-cranked windows. So far, the only thing that has failed is electirc-operated gas cap cover. I havent fixed it, because its easy to open the gas cover manually. Its a great car to drive - turns corners on a dime and feels stable at higher speeds. As for the looks, this car looks awesome. It looks like something that flew out of a science-fiction movie.
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WOBVW Review - 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle
By walter baumert - October 13 - 10:00 amMy bug is wounderful and would keep it if I had another larger car. The only problem that I find with this VW is the take off at a light or stop sign. Just not enough get up and go.
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Great Car - 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle
By psfriend - October 9 - 10:00 amThis car has been the best that I have owned....very clever design features, loads of headroom (I am 64" tall) and good handling...excellent reliability. I would recommend this make/model for folks who want a fun and relatively inexpensive mode of transportation.
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I love my Beetle! - 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle
By Jenni - April 25 - 10:00 amBefore I had a Beetle, I thought they were cute, but not for me. When I saw one at a dealership, I thought I would just check it out. Love at first site. Good looking, sporty, fun, and safe for my kids, just what I wanted in a car!
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New Beetle TDI - 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle
By Kristian - April 25 - 10:00 amI purchased this car with 19,000 miles now with 24,000 this car has been great. Its fun to drive. The FUEL milege is great. Im averaging about 47 mpg town and highway. The Newbeetle is also a very safe car, so the insurance company gave me $100 of my bills. I never owned a diesel car. This is my first, And I have to say that Im very happy with it. There are always some down sides ofcourse. The oil for this car is not cheep. But you dont have to change it every 3000 mile.(every 5000-6000). Also I have been have some problems with the windows.. Not a big deal but the right window goes up slower then the other. Other then that. Its a great car.
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DONT BUY!!!! - 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle
By had enough - April 1 - 2:00 amSpend way to much time in the shop. Some problems kept coming back over and over again. The color of yellow was a good color for this car.
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A Great Little Car - 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle
By happyowner - March 2 - 10:00 amI bought my red 1999 GLS 5-speed used with 17,000 miles on it. The car has been nothing but reliable. I now have over 61,000 miles on it and it continues to drive and run flawlessly. Nothing has broken on it other than two headlights. The bulbs cost about $7.00 and are easy to replace once you figure out what youre doing. Everything works, none of the switches have fallen out or broken and the power windows work just fine. The air conditioning works great. I guess some cars are lemons, but mine has been every bit as reliable as my wifes Honda Civic (she sold the Honda and bought a Cabrio).
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Exellent Car!!! - 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle
By nubugman - March 2 - 10:00 amI dont know what these other people have done to there car, but I have 90000 miles on mine and very few proplems. I had to replace the window regulator at 84000 miles and it only cost my $100 plus 1/2hr labor. Other than that is has run perfect. Fun car to drive.
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A Great Little Car - 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle
By HappyOwner - March 2 - 10:00 amI bought my red 1999 GLS 5-speed used with 17,000 miles on it. The car has been nothing but reliable. I now have over 61,000 miles on it and it continues to drive and run flawlessly. Nothing has broken on it other than two headlights. The bulbs cost about $7.00 and are easy to replace once you figure out what youre doing. Everything works, none of the switches have fallen out or broken and the power windows work just fine. The air conditioning works great. I guess some cars are lemons, but mine has been every bit as reliable as my wifes Honda Civic (she sold the Honda and bought a Cabrio).
