Faults:

My shock absorbers gave way at 20,000 miles.

Also, while at 20,000 miles, I changed my brake rotors and brake pads.

There was this day when I lost its repair manual. I felt stupid due to its loss. It may be a small thing compared to the parts mentioned above, but it is as important as those.

General Comments:

The car is small but comfortable. It makes me look young and cool.

Its speed is at a satisfactory level.

The best part is that its car parts are easy to find. I could buy those on the Internet.

After losing the repair manual, I bought one online instead of going to the dealer. Here is the site where I bought the repair manual: http://www.vdubpartsdirect.com/vw_repairmanuals.html

Faults:

I have a 2000 Beetle.

Here's my wonderful experience with it:

Check engine light always on.

Dashboard lights always burn out when using my command start. Dealer fixed it twice. Still happens, therefore, I don't use my command start anymore. (Money wasted)

Paint coming off door handle (interior)

All the little plastic things falling off inside. (Eg: headrest push buttons, the console cover, automatic window controls.)

Costs a fortune just to change a light bulb, because after all, they made it so you can't do it yourself for a couple of bucks.

Cable line broke for automatic flip open.

Power windows on the fritz...twice.

Electrical problems abundant.

On and on it goes.

General Comments:

Thankfully I'm selling my car.

Cute car for sure, brutal dealership, brutal car.

Dodge, here I come.

Faults:

I had to replace the Ignition Coil within the first month of owning the car. I've also had to replace the Bank 1 O2 Sensor and the Air Bag indicator light recently came on.

General Comments:

Overall, I am excited with the handling, comfort and fuel mileage that I get in from this little car. I purchased a 6 year old car with over 42k mile. The few problems I've experienced have been very minor and expected. It has been a very reliable car. I purchased the car when gas prices sky rocket so I could save money at the pump and to keep a lot of miles off of my Ford Expedition (My true baby). It has served it purpose beautifully. I've found myself enjoying this little car more and more. I also own a 2003 VW Passat with the 1.8L Turbo and haven't experience any problems at all. I did have a problem with the beetle burning and excessive amount of oil when I first purchased the car, but as with all of my auto, I put Mobil 1 Full Synthetic Oil and haven't had a problem with it burning oil. I've been hard on this car and if it can handle my day-to-day driving, then it's a winner. I drive from Southern Virgina to Northern Virginia (3.5 hours) at least twice a month and my average speed is 70 - 80 mph and it handles great. I would buy another VW in heart beat.