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 YUCK! - 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle
By Beverly DuVall - September 1 - 8:00 pmI have owned 6 Beetles in my lifetime and I have loved everyone from my 1968 to my 2005. I recently traded in my 2005 and upgraded to a 2008. What a shock. The appearance and features are all basically the same as all my other New Beetles, however, the gas mileage is another story. I have paid more for gas than I have in payments for this car since I purchased it. It is only averaging 200 miles per tank of gas. I have had it to the dealership for service, and they insist that there is no problem with it. My last full tank of gas I got 193 miles. I am certain that there is a problem with the 2008 Beetle fuel system. I am not happy with the 08 VW. YUCK!!!
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Love my Beetle! - 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle
By karmagirl7 - July 13 - 2:51 pmI absolutely LOVE this car! The only weird thing is the crayon smell in the car, but everything else is awesome! I love the entertainment package and the MP3 option, when I am bored wtih everything else. This car handles like a champ - I feel like I am in a true high performance vehicle.
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Great Commuter - 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle
By Robert Alyea - May 27 - 8:36 pmMy first beetle was purchased in 1966 that was a great car but this one is even better. I drive 150 miles a day back and forth from work. The comfort and ride are exceptional and the car actually has a passing gear. The car has excellent pick up and I am experiencing a little over 30 mpg. I get a lot of looks and have referred many to the dealership. Thanks for providing such a wonderful vehicle it is what I need and also fun.
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Never ever going back again - 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle
By notlovingmybug - January 30 - 10:39 pmI consider this car a lesson learned in poor decisions. I purchased this car new in 2008 and have had numerous problems. So many in fact Im not sure I can list much less remember them all. I will make this short (as possible) and sweet(as possible). The passenger side window motor stopped working, the radio buttons stick, the console top has broken twice, the compressor is barely working therefore I have almost zero air conditioning and the transmission is failing. Not to mention the car has an odd odor that I cannot get rid of. A light continually stays on that I was told needed a computer upgrade but the dealership never seemed to have the "disc". Too many problems to list.
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2008 VW New Beetle COnvertible - 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle
By JonF - September 23 - 5:16 amThis is a fun, stylish car that is a "blast from the past"! It has the classic Beetle lines with the luxury of a Mercedes. This car is fun to drive, inexpensive to operate - I have been getting 33 - 35 MPG - but the AC kills the mileage - down to about 24 MPG with the AC running). It has lots of "get up and go" with acceleration onto highways rapid and sure. Interior space is great - I am 61" and fit quite comfortably in the back seat. I had two Mazda MX-5s prior to this VW and the VW wins hands down - for value, for comfort, with comparable handling and VERY much better when the roads are slippery. This is a delightful car - My wife liked it so much, she bought one for herself!
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realy is fun to drive! - 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle
By dave - May 18 - 4:46 pmnice looking really fun to drive! great acceleration fantastic breaking wonderful power top quietest convertible i have ever been in roomy and not cramped even for a 62" man not much room in back seat for adult (but who cares!)
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Great Time Travel - 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle
By OBX NC - July 30 - 5:03 pmLove the car, brings back super memories, makes the day fun and exciting. . My fuel mileage averages 25-29 mpg without pampering. Have owned a Miata, will take the Beetle any day,anytime.
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cyn in florida - 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle
By beetle girl - June 2 - 3:16 pmI love this car; but triple with the white arm rest is whacked. Could get a little better gas mileage.
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Has been great! - 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle
By eldaino2 - October 11 - 8:40 pmMy wifes 08 beetle has been pretty great. its a fairly smooth riding car (an impressive feat considering its based of the mkIV platform and thus has a torsion beam rear suspension) and is a a great long distance cruiser. the stock tires are not the greatest and in typical stock fashion has grown loud and tiresome, but the car itself is very quiet, peppy with great low end tq, and style my wife loves.(and i actually dont mind it either.)
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LUV BUG :) - 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle
By Beach Girl - July 12 - 9:46 pmI purchased my brand new 2008 Convertible Beetle and love it ! (so far )I just traded my 07 Sebring in for it (never get a Sebring) I live @ the beach so its great to take the top down and just cruise in, very comfortable, great stereo Love the SRadio that it comes with, leather heated seats this car has it all my fav car out of all the cars i have had , I would def recommend it to anyone my husband didnt like the beetles @ 1st he said it was to much of a girl car but after he drove it he loves it too , gas is av.
