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2012 Volkswagen Beetle consumer reviews

$18,495–$18,995 MSRP range
side view of 2012 Beetle Volkswagen
(109 reviews)
72% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.3
  • Interior 4.4
  • Performance 4.3
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.6
  • Reliability 4.0
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Great looking dependable ride!

This VW is not the VW of the past. This car provides legroom for even a 6'man. It seats 4 adults comfortably. Don't forget to look at the trunk; it is huge! The sport suspension provides for a smooth ride, and its turbo engine gets you going immediately. This little beauty turns heads with its black pearl metallic paint, and its turbo branding. You will love this car!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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My engine went out

I use to love my car. I find out I have to buy a whole new engine! For my car. It’s 2012 bettle with 106,000 miles on it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 1.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Off-roading
  • Does not recommend this car
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Most reliable car I’ve own!

This car helped me for a long time to commute from West Palm Beach to Miami! Runs perfectly and is stylish. Love the convertible and the color

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Cute & Fun Ride

2012 Volkswagen Beetle in excellent and clean condition. Back seats are able to lay down to make more trunk space. Great car to drive anywhere!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Extreme problems every 4 months

I have had this car for 3 years so far and got it with 50,000 on it. In these three years I have spent over 5,000 to keep the car running with a throttle body malfunction, engine leak, broken fan for the AC, and other various problems as well. It is a beautiful car and the sound system is great but this care will bring tears to your face if you decide to keep it over 60,000 miles.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Fun, zippy ride!

This car met all my meets for city and highway driving. Stylish and fun in one ride. Selling only because we no longer need the additional car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Good Car for a 2006 VW Beetle

Evert thing I wanted In a car like this, very happy with my purchase of my 2006 VW beetle. Compared to my other 3 cars this is my favorite

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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This is the second VW beetle we’ve owned,,,

Fun to drive, great gas mileage, reliable, low maintenance, comfortable to drive, plenty of interior room, great second car. Sad to see VW discountinuing the Beetle model, as this is the second one we have owned with great luck.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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supercar for the low price crowd

This car has everything !!!!!! It is a super value for the college commuter!!! This thing will obtain 26 mpg at 85 to 90 mph !!! Check one out ,,,,, If you decide to do a test drive check out the power this little rocket has !!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Really reliable

I bought this vehicle with 288k on it and it still passes smog.doesnt burn oil or water.its a great vehicle.the only problem is the plastic on the doors that break or crack.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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