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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  my convertable - 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By monicamonkey - May 15 - 10:00 am

  the car has the get up and go

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  Fun in the Sun! - 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By qtbugg - April 27 - 5:27 am

  Love my bug! My husband purchased this used vehicle for my college graduation eight years ago and we have put very little money into her. Runs great, ok gas mileage, consider its Turbo not diesel. As shes starting to age shes not as quiet as a new ride, but do not look to replace her. In fact looking to change her paint job, red to hot pink.

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  Exterminate the Beetle - 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By kattkat242aol.com - April 19 - 2:00 am

  To anyone looking to lease or buy this adorable decieving automobile. THINK TWICE!!! Not only did I pre-order it 6 months in advance it has spent at least 6 weeks in the shop for various different things. From the day I recieved it May 1, 2003 it has been nothing but problems one being very dangerous in fact life threatening. It is currently being procesed under the New York State LEMON LAW. Yes you heard it here folks a big fat ( adorable) LEMON.I had VWs in the past and were a loyal lover of the beetle. Now I think I need to get a big fat can of RAID. Feel free to e mail . Kattkat24@aol.com

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  Eye Catcher - 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By lovemyvw - March 28 - 10:00 am

  Overall, I love my Beetle Convertible. Its a ton of fun to drive. It turned a lot of heads this summer with the mellow yellow paint and the top down. Its certainly not a fast car, but it will get moving on the highway. The cup holders are hard for more then one person to use and the back seat is tight. If you take it on a trip, plan on packing lite. If you dont have anyone in the back seat, use the windscreen; it really cuts down the wind and makes for only a moderate wind on the highway. If you buy and the windscreen doesnt come with it; it is worth the money to buy one. The car is great in the snow as well.

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  I would not recommend this car. - 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By SAM# - March 28 - 10:00 am

  This car to me is very much not worth the money. There are way too many problems with the car as you can read on the other forums here in edmunds. I have had mine for four months and overall am not happy with it. The automatic transmission is not good at all - horrible shifting at all the wrong times. Cruise control is the worst Ive used on any car. At cruseing speed the engine whines at a most annoying pitch also. MANY problems with the Beetle and check engine lights, airbag lights, power windows not working correctly, motors on the hatch not working with many other problems. This is not a one car problem, so watch what you buy.

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  NB 1.8T automatic - 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By smokeonit - February 26 - 10:00 am

  very satisfied, auto tranny perfect, even w/ only 4 gears, the new tranny has 6 gears....

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  My bettle - 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By Crystal Dickson - February 19 - 10:00 am

  Very roomy, tons of leg room for long legged passanger. The set adjustments are the best for men and woman drivers. The eyeglass holder on the top is very handy as well. Plenty of pick up and options even on the GL models. Very good buy for your money. You wont be disappointed.

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  vw lover - 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By katie gerrard - January 18 - 2:00 am

  This is such a sweet little car. Feels really solid and handles like one of the really spendy models. theres a ton of value here. This is the kind of car that you hang on to for years. The quality you would expect from a vw.

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  2004 convertible vw - 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By cheryl gillespie - January 15 - 12:23 am

  Love the design of this car, but have had many problems. Interior beige leather seats impossible to clean. Stained within the first 2 weeks by a leather belt. Seat retractor broke 5 times. Airbag problems on three different ocacasions. Last one took 2 wks to fix. Car sits way too close to the ground. Damaged mine just going up a gravel driveway. Almost 7,000 for new transmission.

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  How i love beetles - 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By klassic - January 13 - 10:00 am

  i lovethe cute , groovy, sence of it