Is the VW New Beetle a good car?
Volkswagen did a masterful job of designing the New Beetle Convertible, which is cute and appealing. Other than a shortage of passing power from the 2.0-liter four-cylinder, the soft-top delivers a wonderful driving experience and a superior ride; the suspension absorbs plenty of road imperfections.
What’s the length of a VW New Beetle?
This hatchback rides a 98.7-inch wheelbase, measures 161.1 inches long overall and stands 59 inches high, making it one of the taller compacts on the market. Equipped with a front-mounted engine and front-wheel drive, the New Beetle is based on the platform used for Volkswagen’s Golf and Jetta models.
What kind of engine does the New Beetle have?
A Cold Weather Package that includes heated front seats and heated windshield-washer nozzles is optional on most models. GL and GLS models come standard with a 115-horsepower, 2.0-liter four-cylinder. A turbocharged 1.8-liter four-cylinder that produces 150 hp is available in the GLS 1.8T.
Is there a sunroof on the New Beetle?
High-intensity-discharge headlights are optional on the GLS, which comes with a standard sunroof. A bubble-shaped roof gives the four-passenger New Beetle a strong visual kinship to the original. Unfortunately, it also infringes on rear headroom, and backseat legroom is limited. The rear seatback folds down for additional storage space.
Rockwell is a great company, only in mechanical. The cosmetics on this car are absolutely cheap and plastic the entire door panel has been torn off. It’s true how Volkswagen has been given to the beetle it is truly the people’s car. Was this review helpful?
What to do with a 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle?
It’s hauled all kinds of cargo – kayaks, canoes, fish aquariums, metal house roofing, it even tows a small sailboat. Get the factory roof rack. Have it serviced by a knowledgeable dealer every year, and keep up on the maintenance schedule in the owner’s manual. No Problems, No Issues, just miles and miles of adventure and fun.
How often do you need to repair a Volkswagen New Beetle?
Only needing 2 sub $500 repairs in 10 years of ownership. To me, that’s great. Little things have broke though. Switches, trunk latch, knobs. But those are little DIY cheap repairs. Was this review helpful? (17) (0) one tough beetle!
What was the first year of the New Beetle?
At first the beetle looks girly and cheap. girly to some, but cheap only in cosmetics. for the 13 years of it’s life it has been ragged out by a teenage girl and my father. Both have been over revved before they change gears. my father changes gears at 9000 or 90000 revolutions (can’t remember) and it sends chills up my spine when he goes up hills.
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!
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.
When was the last Volkswagen Beetle Convertible sold?
The last old-Beetle convertible was sold in the United States in 1979. The German automaker expects that nearly one-third of buyers will be female, with a median age of 45 years old. Like the regular Beetle, the convertible version is produced in Puebla, Mexico.
What are the trim levels of the New Beetle?
Karmann is responsible for the development of the five-layer lined top, which features a glass rear window. Replacing the recently departed Volkswagen Cabrio, the New Beetle Convertible will be available in three trim levels GL, GLS and top-of-the-line GLX.
What kind of wheels does the New Beetle have?
Equipped with a front-mounted engine and front-wheel drive, the New Beetle is based on the platform used for Volkswagen’s Golf and Jetta models. Standard wheels measure 16 inches in diameter, but 17-inch alloy wheels are available. High-intensity-discharge headlights are optional on the GLS, which comes with a standard sunroof.
Where did the New Beetle convertible come from?
The New Beetle Convertible’s development took place at the Karmann facility in Germany. The five-layer lined top features a glass rear window. Convertibles come in GL and GLS trim levels.
The New Beetle won’t get squashed like a bug in minor collisions. It suffered the least amount of damage in a series of four bumper tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, and it performed much better than several larger cars.
Is there a new VW Beetle for 2002?
Volkswagen confirms that a convertible version of the New Beetle is coming as a 2002 model, answering the prayers of some loyal fans. For 2001, the two-door hatchback returns with a handful of new features. A premium Monsoon sound system is standard on the GLX model, while it is a new option on the GLS.
How big is the back of a new beetle?
The bubble-shaped roof gives the four-seat New Beetle a strong visual link to the original, but it infringes on rear headroom. Legroom is limited in back, too, so this may not be the best choice for a family car. There is 12 cubic feet of cargo space at the rear, and the split rear seatbacks fold for additional room.
The GLS TDI model uses a turbocharged 90-hp 1.9-liter direct-injection diesel. Four-speed automatic and five-speed manual transmissions are available with all three. All models have standard antilock brakes and side-impact airbags for the front seats. Models with the 1.8-liter turbo feature standard traction control.
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
How old is a 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle?
For a 10 year old car it looks outstanding, (Cyber green faded slightly but that is to be expected) It had one previous owner and was well maintained. I had to replace the timing belt right away because it had never been done and the motor for the window/lock on the drivers side was dead (also to be expected.)
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Yesterday it started misfiring bad and learned the coil pack had gone bad. I also replaced the spark plugs and the wires while having that replaced. Aside from that just changing the oil, brake pads, filters…etc. Only needing 2 sub $500 repairs in 10 years of ownership.