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2008 Volkswagen New Beetle consumer reviews

$17,475–$18,550 MSRP range
side view of 2008 New Beetle Volkswagen
(25 reviews)
88% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.5
  • Interior 4.5
  • Performance 4.7
  • Value 4.4
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.7
Explore the 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle

30k 2008 Beetle. Convertible June 2023!

Just had the experience of my lifetime.. Bought a 2008 VW Beetle,, black with tan leather interior, all the bells and whistles on this 30k convertible. Great car loved by his previous owner and now by us. He looks and drives like the day. He rolled off the assembly line.

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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W3 Transmission

I have a 2008 W3 edition. Car runs amazing, love the white and black exterior trim. Excellent gas mileage, only problem is transmission went out and cast 7k to fix.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Great value for the money!

the performance of the manual transmission is fantastic. Rare find!! I would highly recommend this car to anyone , particularly at the price. A true collectors item

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 New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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AWESOME CAR!

This is the most fun car I have ever owned! I keep her in the garage so she stays nice and clean. Best car ever!

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 New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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NEW BEETLE

Great first car. Great for commuting back and forth to work or events. Excellent maintenance, great on gas. Last many many years and still going.

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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Not reliable and costly to maintaine.

This was a used car (140 miles only) it takes a lot of maintenance and cost to keep it on the road. The hardest part is to get it to pass smog. I would not recommend this car to anyone. All my problems have been reported by owners from 2006. The problem are still in the 2008 cars. I have passed all my issues to my friends to pass on ( Do Not Buy a VW).

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Oil leaking

I went to go check this Volkswagon convertible, and there was oil leaking when I took a long underneath it. So just be aware of that before purchasing that exact vehicle

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does not recommend this car
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Great economical car-Sporty

Great commuter car. Comfortable enough for longer trips.Driver friendly controls,plenty of power.Love the sport shift mode. Has all the options that are needed.Heated seats are a real plus

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 Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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VWs forever!

Why don't the makers think a trunk is valuable? I can put 3 bags of groceries in the back and THAT'S IT! And, back seats? Comfort? Jettas have reasonable upholstery, EOS have excellent padding. Why would they skimp on the Beetle? I buy VWs because they have excellent traction in the snow and terrific gas mileage.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great Purchase!

This car has low mileage for the age, has more features than I was looking for including leather, warming seats, hatchback, sunroof and power everything. Keyless entry and I am extremely happy with my purchase.

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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