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2005 Volkswagen New Beetle consumer reviews

$16,570–$17,645 MSRP range
side view of 2005 New Beetle Volkswagen
(26 reviews)
76% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.7
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.8
  • Exterior 4.5
  • Reliability 3.9
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Beautiful !

I love my VW Beetle! It's adorable and the color combination- chef's kiss. It picks up speed nicely and I find mine to be pretty reliable. It needs a little TLC if you buy it used, but it's definitely worth it. Plus, it can double as a fun summer car if you have a convertible. Buy a VW! :))

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most fun to drive car I have

Great car for a young driver / student. Goes fast and fun to drive. Great fuel economy about 30 mpg highway. Easy to handle and to park in small spaces.

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

Very comfortable, surprising acceleration and very good on gas. A great car for commuting and new drivers. With a little TLC, this Beetle will be very dependable.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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A Great First Car.

Super simple and easy to drive. Generally affordable. Just generally a very easy car to drive and take care of. Plus, it is convertible, so it's fun too.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • 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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Love everything about my car

Love everything about my car. I have been wanted a Volkswagan Beetle. Finally I got it. So thankful that Emmons Autoplex had one for me.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • 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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Reliable yet expensive

This was my first purchased vehicle and I loved it for the first couple of months however it started having issues. Major cosmetic issues which I expected due to the year. The car constantly smells like melted crayons, door panels break, seats are peeling. Maintenance on volkswagens in general are EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE. Of course we know that with foreign cars they will be more expensive.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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quick turbo- in and out zippy quick..

great options nice comfy head room..slide in and out of parking spots. great turbo pick up speed..ride with the big gas hogs.. sporty and fun to drive

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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Great Car Cute & Reliable

This car is a classic. Sporty, fun, reliable and runs very well. Surprisingly very roomy for such a small frame. The convertable top is perfect for the summertime. Perfect first car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • 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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used to love it

Used to love our 2005 Beetle. But at 80,000 miles the transmission needed to be replaced. That is ridiculous. So much for German engineering. Come to find out that VW Beetles from the early 2000s are notorious for transmission failures. I am now an unhappy former VW owner.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Very reliable!

Has never let me down. The perfect car to ride in the summer with the top down on your way to the beach!!!

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