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Basics

Exterior color
Gray
Interior color
Gray
Drivetrain
Front-wheel Drive
MPG
20–28

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Fuel type
Gasoline
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
Engine
2.5L I5 20V MPFI DOHC
VIN
3VWPW31C28M506183
Stock #
5088
Mileage
250,696 mi.

Features

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

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  • 2 Door
  • 4-wheel ABS Brakes
  • ABS - 4-Wheel
  • ABS and Driveline Traction Control
  • Active Head Restraints - Dual Front
  • Air Filtration
  • Airbag Deactivation - Occupant Sensing Passenger
  • Antenna Type - Mast
  • Anti-Theft System - Alarm
  • Anti-Theft System - Vehicle Immobilizer
  • Anti-theft alarm system
  • Audio system security
  • Auxilliary engine cooler
  • Body-colored bumpers
  • Body-colored door trim
  • Braking Assist
  • Bucket front seats
  • Cargo Cover - Hard
  • Cargo area light
  • Center Console - Front Console With Storage
  • Center Console: Full with covered storage
  • Child Seat Anchors
  • Clock: In-overhead console
  • Coil front spring
  • Coil rear spring
  • Cruise control
  • Cupholders - Front
  • Cupholders - Rear
  • Cupholders: Front and rear
  • Curb weight: 2,884 lbs.
  • Daytime running lights
  • Diameter of tires: 16.0"
  • Digital Audio Input
  • Door pockets: Driver and passenger
  • Door reinforcement: Side-impact door beam
  • Driver Seat Head Restraint Whiplash Protection
  • Driver Seat Manual Adjustments - 6
  • Driver Seat Manual Adjustments - Height
  • Driver airbag
  • Dual illuminated vanity mirrors
  • Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
  • Engine immobilizer
  • External temperature display
  • Flip forward cushion/seatback rear seats
  • Floor Mat Material - Carpet
  • 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 Head Room: 38.2"
  • Front Headrests - 2
  • Front Independent Suspension
  • Front Leg Room: 39.4"
  • Front Shock Type - Gas
  • Front Shoulder Room: 52.8"
  • Front Spring Type - Coil
  • Front Stabilizer Bar
  • Front Struts - Macpherson
  • Front Suspension Classification - Independent
  • Front Suspension Type - Lower Control Arms
  • Front Ventilated disc brakes
  • Front Wipers - Intermittent
  • Front and rear reading lights
  • Front and rear suspension stabilizer bars
  • Fuel Capacity: 14.5 gal.
  • Fuel Consumption: City: 20 mpg
  • Fuel Consumption: Highway: 28 mpg
  • Fuel Type: Regular unleaded
  • Gauge - Tachometer
  • Halogen projector beam headlights
  • Head Restraint Whiplash Protection with Passenger Seat
  • Heated driver mirror
  • Heated passenger mirror
  • In-Dash CD - Mp3 Playback
  • In-Dash CD - Single Disc
  • In-Dash single CD player
  • Independent front suspension classification
  • Instrumentation: Low fuel level
  • Integrated roof antenna
  • Interior air filtration
  • Leatherette seat upholstery
  • MP3 player
  • Manual front air conditioning
  • Manufacturer's 0-60mph acceleration time (seconds): 8.9 s
  • Max cargo capacity: 27 cu.ft.
  • Multi-Function Remote - Keyless Entry
  • One-Touch Windows - 2
  • Overall Length: 161.1"
  • Overall Width: 67.9"
  • Overall height: 59.0"
  • Passenger Airbag
  • Power Door Locks
  • Power Outlet(S) - 12v Front
  • Power remote driver mirror adjustment
  • Power remote passenger mirror adjustment
  • Power remote trunk release
  • Power steering
  • Power windows
  • Privacy glass: Light
  • Radio - AM/FM
  • Rear Brake Diameter - 9.1
  • Rear Brake Type - Disc
  • Rear Brake Width - 0.4
  • Rear Head Room: 36.7"
  • Rear Leg Room: 33.5"
  • Rear Shock Type - Gas
  • Rear Shoulder Room: 49.3"
  • Rear Spring Type - Coil
  • Rear Stabilizer Bar: Regular
  • Rear Suspension Classification - Semi-Independent
  • Rear Suspension Type - Torsion Beam
  • Rear area cargo cover: Rigid
  • Rear bench
  • Rear door type: Liftgate
  • Regular front stabilizer bar
  • Remote power door locks
  • Remote window operation
  • SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite Radio
  • SIRIUS Satellite Radio(TM)
  • Satellite Radio - Siriusxm
  • Seatback storage: 2
  • Seatbelt pretensioners: Front
  • Semi-independent rear suspension
  • Side Airbags - Front
  • Side Airbags - Head Protection Chambers
  • Side Mirror Adjustments - Power
  • Side Mirrors - Driver Side Only Heated
  • Side Mirrors - Heated
  • Side Mirrors - Integrated Turn Signals
  • Side airbag
  • Silver aluminum rims
  • SiriusXM Satellite Radio
  • Spare Tire Mount Location - Inside
  • Spare Tire Mount Location: Inside under cargo
  • Spare Tire Size - Full-Size
  • Spare Wheel Type - Steel
  • Stability control
  • Steel spare wheel rim
  • Steering Wheel - Tilt And Telescopic
  • Strut front suspension
  • Suspension class: Regular
  • Tachometer
  • Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System
  • Tire Type - All Season
  • Tires: Prefix: P
  • Tires: Profile: 55
  • Tires: Speed Rating: H
  • Tires: Width: 205 mm
  • Torsion beam rear suspension
  • Total Number of Speakers: 6
  • Total Speakers - 6
  • Traction Control
  • Turn signal in mirrors
  • Two 12V DC power outlets
  • Type of tires: AS
  • Urethane shift knob trim
  • Urethane steering wheel trim
  • Vanity Mirrors - Dual Illuminating
  • Variable intermittent front wipers
  • Warnings And Reminders - Low Fuel Level
  • Wheel Diameter: 16
  • Wheel Width: 6.5
  • Wheelbase: 98.8"
  • Window Defogger - Rear

Vehicle history by AutoCheck

Accidents or damage
None reported
Clean title
Yes
1-owner vehicle
Yes
Personal use only
Yes
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Seller’s info

Branch Ave Auto Auction

Not rated Dealerships need five reviews in the past 24 months before we can display a rating. (8 reviews)
7827 Branch Ave, Clinton, MD 20735

Seller’s notes about this car

YOU CAN BUY OR SELL YOUR NEXT VEHICLE WITH US! We offer a huge inventory of quality used vehicles â giving you plenty of options to find the perfect car that fits your needs and budget! This vehicle is currently available and ready to purchase. Please note, we do not offer financing. We gladly accept reasonable offers, so donât hesitate to reach out. Tag and title fees are separate and processed outside the purchase price. Youâre welcome to bring your mechanic for an inspection before purchasing to ensure peace of mind. A nonrefundable $200 deposit is required to hold the vehicle. The balance must be paid in full within 7 days. Most vehicles come with a clean title and a detailed Carfax report. Each vehicle is thoroughly test-driven to check engine and transmission condition. Refund Policy: If internal engine or transmission issues arise, the vehicle may be returned within 48 hours for a refund. (Buyer fees are not refundable.) For answers to common questions, please visit our FAQs page or contact us directly: ð (301) 868-7000 ð§ Branchaveauction@gmail.com ð¢ 7827 Branch Ave, Clinton, MD 20735 ð www.Branchaveautoauction.com
A $200.00 non-refundable deposit is required to hold a vehicle and must be paid in full within 2 days. Refunds on vehicles that were purchased that may have internal engine or transmission issues will be refunded if vehicle is returned within 48 hours of purchase. Buyer fees are not included in the refund!

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Price history

Listed 89 days ago.
$200 total price reduction!
5/29/25 Listed $4,000
6/15/25 -$200 $3,800
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Consumer reviews

See what others are saying about the 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle.
(25 reviews)
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!

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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