Faults:

The only think that has gone wrong with my car since I have had it was the right headlight went out, which was pretty easy to fix without taking it anywhere.

Sometimes when I go to turn my car on the key doesn't want to turn very easily, however, after messing with it for a little while it turns. I think this might have to do with the position the steering wheel is in, though.

Other than that I can't complain about anything else going wrong with the car.

General Comments:

I absolutely love my car, I have owned it for a while now and I still love driving it. I think it drives wonderfully, the manual transmission is very easy and very smooth to drive. I also love the stereo quality and speakers. I think Volkswagen put a lot of thought into the comfort of this car; I drive about 500 miles a week and I have to say I don't think I could make it without the comfort of this car.

However, I must say, the cup holders, and sun visors need to be changed. You can't fit anything except a can of soda into the cup holders and the sun visors don't block any sun, you might as well not even put them down.

Overall, this is the best and most fun car I have ever owned and I plan on buying a new convertible beetle when I graduate from college. Thumbs up to Volkswagen.

Faults:

The first warning should have been all dealer service receipts in the glove box. They were all "minor" electrical issues so I paid no attention.

After market fuel filter prevented the car from starting.

At 55,000 miles I went to have the timing belt replaced. It was due and the car had been running poorly. Turns out the fuel injection pump was "defective". Even though it was deemed defective the dealer would not help with the $1800 service. If it had happened at 50000 miles it would have been covered.

All other replacement parts and service have been expensive.

General Comments:

Very fun to drive. I love the turbo and it stands out. My kinds love their "bug car"

The gas mileage is incredible. I can never remember the last time I had to fill up.

Because of the cons I am selling the Beetle and going Japanese. There is a lot to be said for reliability.

Faults:

A month after I got my car, my air conditioner broke, it has continued to break three more times since then.

My clutch has broken (I was told not from the way I was driving).

I have had to have my entire break system replaced because it went bad.

My headlight went out.

I also had my brake lights stay on without turning off except when the fuse was pulled.

My window wipers are atrocious and never work.

I have had to have chords and hoses fixed in my engine.

The plastic on the door handles are losing their finish.

...I think that's it.

General Comments:

This car was fun to drive between the turbo and the stick shift, however, I just couldn't keep up with the maintenance.

I got this car as my first car, and I still have it. I am constantly taking it into the shop to have things fixed and replaced. I am running out of money to fix it!

It might be a cute car, but it is such a hassle to keep up with.

I will never own a Volkswagen again, and I do not recomend them to anyone.