Overview & Reviews
Volkswagen's New Beetle compact carries over into 2008 with just minor changes to trim level names and optional feature lists.
- Cute yet classic styling, lengthy standard equipment list.
- Aged design, so-so power, lack of rear-seat space and cargo room, subpar side-impact crash test results.
User Reviews:
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2008 New Beetle Fun To Drive - 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle
By Stanley - February 4 - 9:23 pmI gave my 2004 Toyota Camry to my son and I purchased a Red Beetle with a Black top. I have owned my car for two months and I just love it. I shopped around for a convertible car that is fun to drive. The New Beetle is perfect. The gas mileage is not as good but is so much more fun to drive. My husband is a large guy over six feet tall. He has enough room in this car but back seats are for small children. He was not sure about a small car but he fell in love with it too. When I was sixteen my Dad had one of the old beetles they have made alot of improvements. Great job VW. People stop me all the time and tell me how much they like my car.
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Got a Smoking Hot Deal!! - 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle
By karinalynne - January 31 - 8:12 amI bought this car less than a month ago, the second day I drove it, it stalled out at an intersection and I had to have it towed back to the dealership (burnt a coil and blew a fuse). Within a week later, the same thing happened again and again. Finally had to take it to a mechanic, said all 5 coils and spark plugs needed to be replaced. A week after that, I decided to just trade it in for something more reliable. On the way to the dealership, it stalled, started smoking and then caught on fire. It is now totaled and it is the worst car I have ever purchased. Save your time, its a cute car, but its NOT worth it.
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Love my New Beetle! - 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle
By Karen1963 - December 19 - 10:10 pmI wanted this car for a long time before my husband bought this one for me as a surprise Christmas gift in 2007. It is so easy to drive, and the seats are a good fit for me. I have the automatic, so the gas mileage isnt the best, but I really love the experience of driving it every day. This is the best car purchase we have ever had and I will likely own this car the rest of its life!
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My New Beetle is simply awesome!!:) - 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle
By MeowlGal - February 16 - 4:43 pmI love my new car!! This is my first beetle,I used to own a Volkswagen cabriolet convertible and loved it! I traded in my Toyota truck and got my beetle..I named her "Rubi"!! What a cute and fun car. This car is in mint condition!! I am so happy I bought her!!:)
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A Slice of Heaven in every Ride - 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle
By Ireland3 - June 22 - 9:50 pmI purchased the yellow SE in July and have been driving it everyday just smiling. The handling is great,and the seats are comfortable. I just love all the fun it is to simply go anywhere now in my new "Sunflower Yellow" bug. Gets tons of compliments and fits in the smallest spots. I updated mine with "daisy" steering wheel covers, flower vase, license plate, and seat covers for an even cuter look.
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Low Quality but cute - 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle
By Ed Rooney - June 15 - 1:33 pmWe purchased a 2008 "S" with automatic about 3 months ago for my wife, with the intent of passing it on to our daughter next year. I was reluctant to purchase this car based on customer reviews of previous model years. I should have listened, because this piece of junk has been in the shop 4 times to fix various squeaks and rattles and we havent even had the first oil change yet. So far gas mileage has been in the 22-24 mpg range, mostly suburban driving. While its within the EPA estimates, its still low for a car this small. Did I mention that it requires synthetic oil and a filter not carried at any quick lube establishments?
