When did the New Beetle convertible come out?
I bought our 2003 New Beetle Convertible Turbo with auto 6 speed in June 2003 for my wife’s birthday. We had to go to Arlington, TX, to order one of the first to come into the USA.
Is there a hard shift on a 2003 New Beetle?
I bought a 2003 convertible beetle with 60k. one week after driving it i notice a hard shift, a few days after an oil leak was noticed. I took it a Volkswagen dealer and they did a diagnostic and confirmed what I told them, suggested that I do a transmission fluid check and it could fix the problem I said BS.
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What kind of engine does the New Beetle have?
A 2.0-liter four-cylinder and a turbocharged 1.8-liter four-cylinder are the two engine choices. They team with a newly optional six-speed-automatic transmission or a standard five-speed-manual gearbox. Seven body colors will be offered: Black, Reflex Silver, Galactic Blue, Sundown, Harvest Moon, Mellow Yellow and Aquarius Blue.
What are the colors of the New Beetle?
Seven body colors will be offered: Black, Reflex Silver, Galactic Blue, Sundown, Harvest Moon, Mellow Yellow and Aquarius Blue. The last three colors listed here are not only exclusive to the convertible, but theyre also duplicates of the hues offered on the 1969 Beetle convertible.
How long is the warranty on a VW New Beetle?
Volkswagens warranty offers bumper-to-bumper coverage for four years or 50,000 miles. Wear-and-tear items and adjustments are covered for one year or 12,000 miles. Fully transferable powertrain coverage is for five years or 60,000 miles, and roadside assistance is offered for four years or 50,000 miles
Is there a 2003 VW New Beetle for sale?
There aren’t any 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle for sale near you. I bought a 2003 convertible beetle with 60k. one week after driving it i notice a hard shift, a few days after an oil leak was noticed.
Are there any problems with the New Beetle?
I have named it “Not Beetle,” and have had zero problems with it. Turns out the secret of German engineering is to buy a Korean car instead. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis. The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
What are the models of the New Beetle?
The New Beetle hatchback draws a cross section of American buyers that ranges from teen-agers getting their first car to aging baby boomers who may be reminded of their youth. In addition to the Turbo S, models include the GL, GLS, GLS TDI diesel, GLS Turbo and GLX.
What kind of convertible top does a Volkswagen Beetle use?
Sonnendeck (Twillfast) Canvas Convertible Top with Defroster Glass Window. Includes PermaLok™ Window Bond: The PermaLok Window System eliminates the stitching and piping commonly found on many bonded window tops. This look is as close to factory original as you can get and the folded edge won’t fray or peel. Need help choosing a top style? In Cart!
What’s the price of a used VW Beetle?
TrueCar has 153 used Volkswagen Beetle s for sale nationwide, including a Convertible 2dr Auto 2.5L w/Tech (PZEV) and a 2.5 with Sound/Navigation Convertible Auto. Prices for Volkswagen Beetle s currently range from $12,280 to $46,009, with vehicle mileage ranging from 1,050 to 133,569.
Is the VW New Beetle a good car?
The not too bad, the good and the great! This is/was our 2nd VW New Beetle TDI. Both 2003’s. I can say that I’ve been very happy overall with both cars. The only downside is the maintenance expense compared to Toyota’s. There has been zero unscheduled maintenance expense with every Toyota I’ve owned. BOTH Bugs: FUN to drive!