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2008 Volkswagen New Beetle S

48,957 mi.

$11,995
Est. $221/mo*
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Down Payment
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Net trade-in value
$0
Months
72
APR
7.0%
Sales tax
8.0%

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Exterior color
Salsa Red
Interior color
Black Leatherette
Drivetrain
Front-wheel Drive
MPG
20–28

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Fuel type
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic 6-Speed
Engine
2.5L I-5 DOHC, variable valve control, regular unleaded, engine
VIN
3VWPG31Y98M401164
Stock #
8M401164STK
Mileage
48,957 mi.

Features

Convenience
  • Keyless Entry
Entertainment
  • CD Player
  • Satellite Radio
Exterior
  • Alloy Wheels
Safety
  • Automatic Emergency Braking
  • Brake Assist
  • Stability Control
Seating
  • Leather Seats
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Features

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  • 12V power outlets 2 12V power outlets
  • 2.5L 5 Cylinder In-Line DOHC Engine
  • ABS Brakes 4-wheel antilock (ABS) brakes
  • ABS Brakes Three channel ABS brakes
  • Abs - 4-Wheel
  • Accessory power Retained accessory power
  • Active Head Restraints - Dual Front
  • Air Filtration
  • Air conditioning Yes
  • Airbag Deactivation - Occupant Sensing Passenger
  • All-in-one key All-in-one remote fob and ignition key
  • Alternator Type Alternator
  • Antenna Type - Mast
  • Antenna Window grid audio antenna
  • Anti-Theft System - Vehicle Immobilizer
  • Armrests front center Front seat center armrest
  • Armrests rear Rear seat center armrest with trunk pass-thru
  • Audio theft deterrent Audio system theft deterrent
  • Auto door locks Auto-locking doors
  • Automatic Emergency Braking
  • Aux input jack Auxiliary input jack
  • Basic warranty 48 month/50,000 miles
  • Battery charge warning
  • Battery run down protection
  • Battery type Lead acid battery
  • Beverage holders Front beverage holders
  • Beverage holders rear Rear beverage holders
  • Body panels Composite/galvanized steel body panels with side impact beams
  • Brake Assist
  • Brake assist system
  • Brake pad warning Brake pad wear indicator
  • Brake type 4-wheel disc brakes
  • Braking Assist
  • Bumpers front Body-colored front bumper
  • Bumpers rear Body-colored rear bumper
  • CD Single-disc CD player
  • CD location CD player located in the dashboard/instrument panel
  • CD-R compatible
  • Cabin air filter
  • Cargo Area Light
  • Cargo Cover - Hard
  • Cargo access Power cargo area access release
  • Cargo floor type Carpet cargo area floor
  • Cargo light Cargo area light
  • Center Console - Front Console With Storage
  • Child Seat Anchors
  • Climate control Manual climate control
  • Clock Digital clock
  • Convertible
  • Convertible Rear Window - Glass
  • Convertible Roof - Manual
  • Convertible glass window Convertible roof with glass rear window
  • Convertible roll-over protection Automatic convertible roll-over protection
  • Convertible roof Manual convertible roof
  • Convertible roof lining
  • Corrosion perforation warranty 144 month/unlimited
  • Cruise Control
  • Cruise control
  • Cupholders - Rear
  • Cylinder head material Aluminum cylinder head
  • Day/Night rearview mirror
  • Daytime Running Lights
  • Door bins front Driver and passenger door bins
  • Door handle material Body-colored door handles
  • Door locks Power door locks with 2 stage unlocking
  • Door mirror style Body-colored door mirrors
  • Door mirror type Standard style side mirrors
  • Door mirrors Power door mirrors
  • Door panel insert Body-colored door panel insert
  • Door trim insert Leatherette door trim insert
  • Drive type Front-wheel drive
  • Driver Seat Manual Adjustments - Height
  • Driver foot rest
  • Driver seat direction Driver seat with 6-way directional controls
  • Driver side rear seat easy entry Manual driver side rear seat easy entry
  • Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
  • Electronic stability control Electronic stability control system
  • Emissions PZEV emissions
  • Emissions tiers Tier 2 Bin 2 emissions
  • Engine 2.5L I-5 DOHC, variable valve control, regular unleaded, engine with …
  • Engine Cylinders I5
  • Engine Location Front mounted engine
  • Engine Mounting direction Transverse mounted engine
  • Engine block material Iron engine block
  • Engine cooler Engine oil cooler
  • Engine temperature warning
  • External Temperature Display
  • First-row windows Power first-row windows
  • Floor Mat Material - Carpet
  • Floor console Full floor console
  • Floor console storage Covered floor console storage
  • Floor coverage Full floor coverage
  • Floor covering Full carpet floor covering
  • Folding door mirrors Manual folding door mirrors
  • Front Air Conditioning
  • Front Air Conditioning Zones - Single
  • Front Airbags - Dual
  • Front Brake Diameter - 11.0
  • Front Brake Type - Ventilated Disc
  • Front Brake Width - 0.9
  • Front Headrests - Adjustable
  • Front Seat Type - Bucket
  • Front Shock Type - Gas
  • Front Spring Type - Coil
  • Front Stabilizer Bar
  • Front Struts - Macpherson
  • Front Suspension Classification - Independent
  • Front Suspension Type - Lower Control Arms
  • Front Wipers - Intermittent
  • Front anti-roll Front anti-roll bar
  • Front anti-whiplash head restraints Anti-whiplash front seat head restraints…
  • Front head restraint control Manual front seat head restraint control
  • Front head restraints Height and tilt adjustable front seat head restraints
  • Front impact airbag driver Driver front impact airbag
  • Front impact airbag passenger Passenger front impact airbag
  • Front reading lights
  • Front seat upholstery Leatherette front seat upholstery
  • Front seatback upholstery Leatherette front seatback upholstery
  • Front side impact airbag driver Seat mounted side impact driver airbag
  • Front side impact airbag passenger Seat mounted side impact front passenger …
  • Fuel Type Regular Unleaded
  • Fuel door Power fuel door release
  • Gauge - Tachometer
  • Gearshifter material Urethane gear shifter material
  • Glove box Illuminated locking glove box
  • Head airbag Driver and passenger head protection airbag
  • Headlight type Projector beam headlights
  • Headlights Halogen headlights
  • Headlights on reminder
  • Headliner coverage Full headliner coverage
  • Headliner material Cloth headliner material
  • Heated door mirrors Heated driver and passenger side door mirrors
  • High mount stop light High mounted center stop light
  • Ignition Spark ignition system
  • Illuminated entry
  • Illuminated glove box
  • Immobilizer Immobilizer III immobilizer
  • In-Dash Cd - Single Disc
  • Instrumentation display Analog instrumentation display
  • Interior accents Chrome interior accents
  • Interior courtesy lights Fade interior courtesy lights
  • Key in vehicle warning
  • Keyfob cargo controls Keyfob trunk control
  • Keyfob keyless entry
  • Keyfob window controls Keyfob window control
  • Keyless Entry
  • Leather Seats
  • Lock-up transmission
  • Low level warnings Low level warning for coolant and fuel
  • Low tire pressure warning
  • Manual driver seat controls Driver seat manual reclining, fore/aft control a…
  • Manual passenger seat controls Passenger seat manual reclining, fore/aft con…
  • Multi-Function Remote - Keyless Entry
  • Multiple headlights Multiple enclosed headlights
  • Number of airbags 4 airbags
  • Number of door entry light(s) 2 door entry light(s)
  • Number of doors 2 doors
  • Occupancy sensor Airbag occupancy sensor
  • Oil pressure warning
  • One-Touch Windows - 2
  • One-touch down window Driver and passenger one-touch down windows
  • One-touch up window Driver and passenger one-touch up windows
  • Overdrive transmission
  • Overhead console Mini overhead console
  • Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments - Height
  • Passenger seat direction Front passenger seat with 6-way directional control…
  • Passenger side rear seat easy entry Manual passenger side rear seat easy ent…
  • Power Door Locks
  • Power Outlet(S) - 12v Front
  • Power Steering
  • Power Windows
  • Powertrain warranty 60 month/60,000 miles
  • Radiator
  • Radio - Am/Fm
  • Radio AM/FM/SIRIUSsatellite
  • Rear Brake Diameter - 9.1
  • Rear Brake Type - Disc
  • Rear Brake Width - 0.4
  • Rear Headrests - 2
  • Rear Seat Folding - One-Piece
  • Rear Seat Type - Bench
  • Rear Shock Type - Gas
  • Rear Spring Type - Coil
  • Rear Springs Regular grade rear springs
  • Rear Suspension Classification - Semi-Independent
  • Rear Suspension Type - Torsion Beam
  • Rear anti-roll Rear anti-roll bar
  • Rear cargo door Trunk
  • Rear head restraint control 2 rear seat head restraints
  • Rear head restraints Fixed rear head restraints
  • Rear seat direction Front facing rear seat
  • Rear seat upholstery Leatherette rear seat upholstery
  • Rear seatback upholstery Leatherette rear seatback upholstery
  • Rear seats Rear bench seat
  • Rear seats fixed or removable Fixed rear seats
  • Rear under seat ducts Rear under seat climate control ducts
  • Rear window defroster
  • Rear windshield Fixed rear windshield
  • Remote CD Remote CD compatibility
  • Remote panic alarm
  • Roadside warranty 48 month/50,000 miles
  • Rollover Protection System
  • Running lights Daytime running lights
  • Satellite Radio - Siriusxm
  • Seatback storage pockets 2 seatback storage pockets
  • Seatbelt Force Limiters - Front
  • Seatbelt Pretensioners - Front
  • Seatbelt pretensioners Front seatbelt pretensioners
  • Seatbelt pretensioners number 2 seatbelt pre-tensioners
  • Seating capacity 4
  • Second-row windows Power second-row windows
  • Security system
  • Seek scan
  • Selectable mode transmission
  • Sequential shift control Tiptronic Sequential shift control
  • Shock absorbers Gas-pressurized shock absorbers
  • Side Airbags - Head Protection Chambers
  • Side Mirror Adjustments - Power
  • Side Mirrors - Integrated Turn Signals
  • Spare Tire Mount Location - Inside
  • Spare Tire Size - Full-Size
  • Spare Wheel Type - Steel
  • Spare tire Full-size spare tire with steel wheel
  • Spare tire location Spare tire mounted under the cargo floor
  • Speakers Standard grade speakers
  • Speakers number 10 speakers
  • Special paint Monotone paint
  • Split front seats Bucket front seats
  • Springs front Front coil springs
  • Springs rear Rear coil springs
  • Stability Control
  • Steering Hydraulic power-assist steering system
  • Steering Wheel - Tilt And Telescopic
  • Steering type Rack-pinion steering
  • Steering wheel material Urethane steering wheel
  • Steering wheel telescopic Manual telescopic steering wheel
  • Steering wheel tilt Manual tilting steering wheel
  • Suspension Standard ride suspension
  • Suspension ride type front Independent front suspension
  • Suspension ride type rear Semi-independent rear suspension
  • Suspension type front Strut front suspension
  • Suspension type rear Torsion beam rear suspension
  • Tachometer
  • Tailpipe Stainless steel single exhaust
  • Temperature display Exterior temperature display
  • Tinted windows Light tinted windows
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System
  • Tire Type - All Season
  • Tires P225/45HR17 AS BSW front and rear tires
  • Total Speakers - 6
  • Traction Control
  • Traction control All-speed ABS and driveline traction control
  • Transmission 6-speed automatic
  • Transmission Type Automatic
  • Transmission electronic control
  • Trip odometer
  • Trunk warning Rear cargo ajar warning
  • Turn signal in door mirrors Turn signal indicator in door mirrors
  • Upholstery - Leatherette
  • Valet key
  • Vanity Mirrors - Dual Illuminating
  • Variable panel light Variable instrument panel light
  • Ventilated brakes Front ventilated disc brakes
  • Visor driver mirror Driver visor mirror
  • Visor illuminated driver mirror Illuminated driver visor mirror
  • Visor illuminated passenger mirror Illuminated passenger visor mirror
  • Visor passenger mirror Passenger visor mirror
  • Warnings And Reminders - Low Fuel Level
  • Wheels 16 x 6.5-inch front and rear silver aluminum wheels
  • Window Defogger - Rear
  • Window Trim Chrome side window trim
  • Wipers Variable intermittent front windshield wipers

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1-owner vehicle
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Seller’s info

ZRV Auto Inc.

Not rated Dealerships need five reviews in the past 24 months before we can display a rating. (69 reviews)
190 Arovista Cir, Brea, CA 92821

Seller’s notes about this car

Introducing the stylish and iconic 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible S PZEV! This timeless beauty is the perfect blend of retro charm and modern performance. With its sleek and compact design, this convertible is sure to turn heads wherever you go.

But don't be fooled by its cute exterior, the New Beetle Convertible S PZEV packs a punch under the hood. Equipped with a 2.5L 5-cylinder engine, this car delivers an impressive 150 horsepower and 170 lb-ft of torque. And with its PZEV (Partial Zero Emission Vehicle) certification, you can feel good about driving a more environmentally friendly car.

Step inside and you'll be greeted by a spacious and comfortable interior, complete with leatherette seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and a power-operated soft top. The top can be easily lowered in just a matter of seconds, making it perfect for those sunny days when you want to feel the wind in your hair.

But the New Beetle Convertible S PZEV isn't just about looks and performance, it also offers a range of convenient features to make your driving experience even more enjoyable. These include power windows and locks, cruise control, and an AM/FM radio with CD player.

This particular model also boasts low mileage and has been well-maintained, making it a great value for any buyer. So why wait? Come test drive the 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible S PZEV today and experience the joy of driving a classic with a modern twist.

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Consumer reviews

See what others are saying about the 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle.
(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

Most recent consumer reviews

30k 2008 Beetle. Convertible June 2023!

June 27, 2023
By Uncle Pauly from Hot Springs AR.
Owns this car

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

May 9, 2023
By William from Lufkin, Texas
Owns this car

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!

July 5, 2018
By DaveMc from Gainesville, VA
Owns this car

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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