2003 Volkswagen New Beetle

Rating from Value for money,car good quality and taste.

(4)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		4 out of 5

"great good car.reliability and to gas efficiency.Whatelse,you just needs to driving this sleek beauty,easy sharp turns as to safety,comfortabilty as to interior and exterior,absolutely gorgeous.Drives real good.I bought mine used,2003,having currently 97k n stills drives great without any problems.Only issues is headlights may needs changing since is periodically on and in auto.Switch it off,should yous comes with that and when you day driving because you absolutely don`t needs headlights to day driving,makes sense.?Yeah!Would recommeds to friends."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from La Fox

(2)
Comfort:		2 out of 5
Performance:		2 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		3 out of 5
Interior Design:		2 out of 5
Value for the Money:		1 out of 5
Reliability:		1 out of 5

"I've never owned a car with less reliability than this New Beetle after just 11,000 miles. Electrical problems galore; if your battery goes dead (which can happen if parked for a week unused), there's the very real possibility that no one will be able to jump-start you, because the onboard computer needs to be reset at considerable expense only at a VW dealership after being towed there first (the car will turn itself off after starting up). Multiple batteries, an alternator, defective radio, failing sensors . . . I'm waiting for the extended warranty provider to cancel on me due to so many claims filed against it. My first car was a 1966 VW Bug; this New Beetle will be my last VW."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Having fun

Rating from FunkeeFiji

(4)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I have owned a Bug for about 7 years-first a 2002 that was smashed by a wild Grand Cherokee and then a 2003. My daughter and I have had very few problems with them...in fact, the 2003 has sat through several Michigan Upper Peninsula winters and has never needed the battery jumped or had trouble in deep snow. I sent her off to college with purchased road service but she never needed to use it."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from Planet Solar

(3)
Comfort:		3 out of 5
Performance:		3 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"My company Planet Solar has 3 TDI Beetles and I love them. Bought them ranging from 40k miles to 120k miles. Sure the fit and finish gets a bit worn, a few rattles while driving, over 120k miles, but so does my Mercedes. But that diesel motor is bullet-proof and will go forever! Bottom line, I'll probably buy 3 more this year."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from Nevermore

(1)
Comfort:		3 out of 5
Performance:		3 out of 5
Handling:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		3 out of 5
Interior Design:		2 out of 5
Features:		2 out of 5
Value for the Money:		1 out of 5
Reliability:		1 out of 5

"Bought thei car used with 20k miles and had it one year. It was in for repairs 11 times, problems included, lights burning out excessivly, windows that would go down but not go up. top that wouldnt go all the way down, watterpump that went out, transmission that wouldnt shift right, and then the headlining started falling out. that was the last straw. Cost me a lot of money for one year and never another european car in my garage."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from flower child

(4)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Handling:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Features:		3 out of 5
Value for the Money:		3 out of 5
Reliability:		3 out of 5

"beautiful car..i'm in love. BUT..already had to take it back to get a window fixed, thankfully still under warranty cause it was $300 just for the regulator. Worried about transmission..seems to shift hard and this seems to always come up in reviews. Any suggestions? They told me it was "just how a VW shifts". ?!?!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from SG

(5)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Handling:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Features:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"In one month I'll have owned this car for seven years, and it has been super. Runs great in all seasons, climbs mountain highways with ease, handles and rides very nice for a smaller car. And it still averages about 30 mpg (mostly city driving) with the original factory performance upgrades."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from Rustyneedles

(1)
Comfort:		2 out of 5
Performance:		2 out of 5
Handling:		2 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		3 out of 5
Interior Design:		3 out of 5
Features:		3 out of 5
Value for the Money:		1 out of 5
Reliability:		1 out of 5

"For the good on this car, it's cute. However, with four noted recalls under it's hood regarding safety and reliablity all the cute in world does not make this car worth the trouble. First, it has a cold start issue, 40 degrees and under fails to start, The window motors failed intermittenly the 1st two years then after replacing with original parts failed again two years later, on the 5th year the back window fell out of the convertible, which will require an entirely new top with the price far exceeding $2000.00. The value of trade in is $5500.00 at a dealer with these issues. Resale to an unwitting buyer is in the ranges 7 to 77K... Not the best buy as an ego car if your income is not totally expendable."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from sameer

(2)
Comfort:		2 out of 5
Performance:		2 out of 5
Handling:		2 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		3 out of 5
Interior Design:		3 out of 5
Features:		3 out of 5
Value for the Money:		2 out of 5
Reliability:		2 out of 5

"I bought a 2003 Beetle.The day it came home after a day sqeeking sounds started coming when the car moved. After 16 days the engine light came in.Got rid of this car soon by getting a honda accord 07 model.Horrible experience."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from 'tupid in VA

(3)
Comfort:		2 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Handling:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Features:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		3 out of 5
Reliability:		2 out of 5

"Lusted after the TDI for years; got 49mpg! After 2 mos the lock assembly came out of the driver side door(!) b/c some "pin" broke inside of it. Couldn't lock the car until service was done. Then one rainy night, the tailgate latch busted and the trunk popped open and set the alarm off in the middle of the night while I was trying to sleep. Couldn't set lock/alarm or close hatch until service repaired latch. Front latch (cheap plastic) busted when I was trying to open engine bay. THEN latch on glove cpmpartment busted in the middle of me driving and glove compartment door just popped open on its own as I drove. Lastly the paint started fading. Repaint okay but you could tell. SOLD it after 9 mos 14k miles. RUN! Love it from afar, but do NOT buy one! TY."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting