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Volkswagen revives a legend using retro styling touches wrapped around Golf underpinnings.

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  fun but there is a price to pay - 1998 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By johnblaze03 - August 18 - 10:00 am

  I was so excited when I picked up my black 98 Beetle from the dealership. However, this feeling quickly turned to frustration after multiple problems with this "car"... 1) car would not start--later determined the engine fan was running almost 24 hours a day, thus killing the battery. 2) "check engine" light came on, nothing determined to be wrong with the car at that time. Very frustrating problem that causes many headaches. 3) drivers side window would not come up, part took over 3 weeks to get in. 4) when I shifted to 4th gear, and odd clicking noise would come from the engine

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  First and last VW - 1998 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By SweetStellarS - June 24 - 2:00 am

  I bought my VW in Sept of 1998 and so far I know all the service department employees at 3 different VW dealerships in the area. I bought a lemon but the BBB didnt think so, they also thought that my extended warranty was good enough if anything broke on the car after the manufactures warranty ran out. So far it has covered ONE minor thing, honestly it was a waste of $1000! My 1989 Ford Escort was more reliable! The bugs at the dealership now because I almost KILLED myself making a right hand turn when the vehicle completely turned off making me go straight into on coming traffic! You name it, Ive had the problem! My advice, DONT EVER BUY A VW!

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  1998 VWBeetle--Pass it up - 1998 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By jonesy - May 19 - 10:00 am

  The 1998 VW Beetle is the worst car I ever had. My mechanic told me with all the repairs I have had, I could have bought a Jaquar. Maybe Ill buy a Jag for my next car. Might as well.

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  I HAD to have it!! Now so SORRY!!! - 1998 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By Unlucky - December 19 - 10:00 am

  Problems that required replacement include headlight harnesses, door locks, window switches, air conditioning compressor and four batteries in less than five years (one exploded when I started the engine). The inside finish is peeling off, the radio is mostly static unless right in the city, the cupholders are pathetic and the VW emblems on the wheels have fallen off. I use only dealerships for my routine maintenence/service and they claim that my problems are unique. Each time I get ready to sell the car I have another $1000.00 repair bill and feel I must drive it a bit longer to justify paying the bill!!

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  New Beetle Blues - 1998 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By KatyGrl1 - September 29 - 11:16 pm

  Never buy a first-year model. I made the mistake once and will not do it again. The VW Beetle was fun to drive but highly undependable. Little, silly things broke all of the time and all over the place. It guzzled oil as well. Dont be lured by the adorable body style and catchy ads.

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  Never buy a VW Beetle - 1998 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By naty4419 - December 19 - 4:26 am

  I purchased the Beetle as my very first new car! I loved the design, the color...but I had numerous problems with the car but I was not able to lemon law it. Do not waste your money on one. I ask Beetle owners what do they think about the car and the reply is always the same. They stink!

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  BAD PURCHASE - 1998 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By BAD PURCHASE - December 13 - 10:00 am

  In the shop every 2 months and the dealer can not even fix it. To replace the headlight one dealer quotes you $150 another $50 since you can not do this on your own. The engine seized 2 1/2 years after buying it and the dealer tried to make me pay for it even though I bought the extended warranty. Brought it in because the window wouldnt roll up and then the dealer broke the other window. Brought it in to do routine maintenance and told them dont touch the breaks. When left dealer brakes squeeked. You get the picture. I can go on and on and on.....................

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  More trouble! - 1998 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By John - March 20 - 2:16 pm

  Early on we experienced electrical problems, rattles and other issues with this car. We should have sold it! Now, we are replacing the clutch every year. We are now on the fourth clutch for this vehicle. Its going this time!

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  Constant Problems........ - 1998 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By ccinsf - December 6 - 11:10 am

  Wow, where to begin? POTENTIAL BUYERS BEWARE!! My Beetles factory installed radio had a short in it. The dealer couldnt diagnose it properly, so Ive purchased three batteries for the car and a new old stock radio on eBay. The alternator went at 26,000 miles (out of warranty). The exhaust manifold deteriorated, catalytic converter died, spark plugs keep dying causing 3 out of 4 cylinders to work (happened twice- replaced plugs twice), and the gas cap release has been replaced twice and still does not work. Also, the interior of drivers side door is peeling behind the interior handle. The gearshift cover has fallen off (it has been re-glued twice). The speakers in my car have shorts. Last but not least, the wheels metallic paint has peeled off

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  I like it, but would not buy one again - 1998 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By jnjhoughtailing - March 18 - 10:00 am

  I just bought the car about a year ago, I hav ehad problems with the door, it wouldnt open. The windows latch is going to break off. The radio goes up and down without me touching it and I had to get all new brakes and rotators on all four sides. And some times I cant get the latch to work for the trunck or the gas tank. I love my car, but I would not buy another.