1998 Volkswagen Beetle GL 2.0L gas from North America
Summary:
This car makes me smile every morning:)
Faults:
Radiator had a small leak when I got it.
AM radio reception is spotty at best.
General Comments:
This car has amazed me with its reliability, willingness to perform, awesome handling, and tons of interior space.
The seats offer adjust-ability, firm support and side airbags.
Coupled with a manual transmission, the car is peppy and extremely fun to drive for a 2.0L.
The factory paint (red) has wonderful durability of shine, and the galvanized steel body is amazingly tough.
The 6-disc CD changer coupled with factory head unit and speakers is great on long trips, and has a good sound for a factory system.
The trunk doesn't look big, but it's actually very roomy. I had all my camping gear in it, and didn't even have to fold the back seat down.
All dashboard controls are intuitively placed, and the 2-tone dashboard lighting looks very stylish.
This car has a lot of little extra touches, that make it fun, like the little flower vase by the steering column - talk about different!
Overall, the New Beetle retains the "out of the box" element of the Old Beetle, coupled with modern power options and comfortable, amazingly roomy interior.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 10th December, 2006
10th Nov 2006, 15:28
The motor mount has to be removed as part of a timing belt change. Something was either reused (for example, a single use stretch bolt) or installed properly. For more information, search the tdiclub website. You are due your $5k back. If this job was done by a dealer, double shame on them for making the mistake, and then for failing to either know or to admit the truth.