1999 Volkswagen Beetle GLS turbo from North America
Summary:
If something else breaks, I'm selling it!
Faults:
Driver's side window knob broke off.
AC burnt out three times under warranty.
Inside headliners are pealing back.
Door panel leather has fallen away/$2000 each to fix.
Replaced serpentine belt four times so far.
Window tint is fading and pealing.
Car makes a strange sound when in windshield wiper mode.
Sensors on the car are $500.
All four hubcaps have fallen off.
General Comments:
The car is cute and people let you out of parking lots.
The car has pep and the break wear is minimal.
The car is easy to wash and wax due to its roundness.
The car handles well.
The car has headroom; I'm 6'4" tall and I'm comfortable.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 5th May, 2008
26th Jan 2009, 08:57
I love my beetle... you must have just gotten a bad defective one. I just got my 1999 beetle and it runs great, and still looks great! Just general repairs on a 10 year old car... but no complaints here.