Nice review Mr. I had 2 of these...and 02 and and 07 facelift. I’m over them being bagged so badly by VW haters. Both of mine were gems (and yes I had a FLOWER in the vase) and I could not fault either of them too much. The 07 build quality was not up to the same standard as the 02. Yes barbie beetle, retro etc etc but Beetle fans have VW oils in our veins.....we are sold. To this day I have a 14 1.4 turbo in Toffee Brown. Love it. Back in the day my all time fave was a 1963 Candy Apple Red 1200CC called Thomas. man...the places we went together.....from one end of NZ to the other. Beau
Your transmission is not maintenance free.. Change your transmission filter and fluid.. it's 4 bolts to take the pan off. The 01M is a great transmission. If you never changed your engine oil you would develop problems as well. Take that into consideration
ooops. not a good idea if fluid never had been replaced way after 200 000k miles, then leave it and use the bonus life left of it. if you change it beyond 200 000k for example it would be undriveable after fluid change
I didn't know that Beetles in the US were converted to run on gas. Is it LPG or CNG? In the rest of the world they were only available as diesel or petrol versions.
I am a big fan of this cute beetle. In fact I own 2 of them and previous own another 2, total of 4 of beetle. All of them develop a very strong toxic odor which prevent any living being inside the car. The automatic transmission is guarantee to fail and would cost your legs and arms to repair it. Don't be fool like me to fall in love of it's look and have the2003 beetle like new condition with less than 38k seating on my driveway for just a look. Because of the toxic smell will kill you in every single beetle. Last, VW use the most cheapest materials to build this car, such as all interior plastic will melt and become sticky. Most of parts is made by plastic instead of metal. If you are a parent, don't buy beetle for you son or daughter.
I have a 2010, no smell only bad thing is changing headlights and tail lights. But I Love my Beetle, I had. 1970, 1974, 1976, 2001, 2008, and finally 2010 I bought new.
Yes, the transmission is free of maintanance - until you get strandet on the side of the road! Really!?! Do an atf and tilter-change!!! I drive a beetle myself and love the car! Change oil every 4-5.000 miles, only fullsynthetic. The rocker-panels are a problem - they are always very rusty. Buy wind-shields for the windows, and the care is perfect!
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I want a Beetle so bad :') I'm not even done with my drivers license but if I could get one of these as a first car I'd be so delighted :')
I got a new beetle for my first car. One word of advice, don't.
Nice review Mr. I had 2 of these...and 02 and and 07 facelift. I’m over them being bagged so badly by VW haters. Both of mine were gems (and yes I had a FLOWER in the vase) and I could not fault either of them too much. The 07 build quality was not up to the same standard as the 02. Yes barbie beetle, retro etc etc but Beetle fans have VW oils in our veins.....we are sold. To this day I have a 14 1.4 turbo in Toffee Brown. Love it. Back in the day my all time fave was a 1963 Candy Apple Red 1200CC called Thomas. man...the places we went together.....from one end of NZ to the other. Beau
Your transmission is not maintenance free.. Change your transmission filter and fluid.. it's 4 bolts to take the pan off. The 01M is a great transmission. If you never changed your engine oil you would develop problems as well. Take that into consideration
Thanks for the insight.
ooops. not a good idea if fluid never had been replaced way after 200 000k miles, then leave it and use the bonus life left of it. if you change it beyond 200 000k for example it would be undriveable after fluid change
Thank you so much. Something to consider.
Glad it was helpful.
I have a 1998 2.0beetle as well. Love my perfect car
They are a fun car to drive.
@@TheGarageUSA I put a whole turbo s interior in my car. Love this thing
Do you still have it?
@@xqnime mine had turbo already
Does the battery always drain?
I really dreamt of having a german made manual transmission new beetle
I didn't know that Beetles in the US were converted to run on gas. Is it LPG or CNG? In the rest of the world they were only available as diesel or petrol versions.
When an American says "gas" we mean petrol
i love my 2008 beetle
I Want That Beetle Too, Everyone-On-TH-cam. I Want That Beetle Too.
Amazing video!!!
Thank you!!
@@TheGarageUSA Your welcome!!
I am a big fan of this cute beetle. In fact I own 2 of them and previous own another 2, total of 4 of beetle. All of them develop a very strong toxic odor which prevent any living being inside the car. The automatic transmission is guarantee to fail and would cost your legs and arms to repair it. Don't be fool like me to fall in love of it's look and have the2003 beetle like new condition with less than 38k seating on my driveway for just a look. Because of the toxic smell will kill you in every single beetle. Last, VW use the most cheapest materials to build this car, such as all interior plastic will melt and become sticky. Most of parts is made by plastic instead of metal. If you are a parent, don't buy beetle for you son or daughter.
I have a 2010, no smell only bad thing is changing headlights and tail lights. But I Love my Beetle, I had. 1970, 1974, 1976, 2001, 2008, and finally 2010 I bought new.
The transmission on any car is not "maintenance free". I would have preferred a manual in the 98+ Beetle. I believe they were assembled in Mexico.
19 mpg.? I'm getting 32 on my 2000 l4 2.0h sohc
Probably has a faulty air filter sensor.
Wait! Did i hear correctly? I thought you said 19 mpg. That seems pretty low. I currently am driving a 99 with the 5 speed stick. I get 30- 32 mpg.
Yes, this car never really got good fuel mileage, my Beetle convertible gets better mileage.
Yes, the transmission is free of maintanance - until you get strandet on the side of the road!
Really!?!
Do an atf and tilter-change!!!
I drive a beetle myself and love the car!
Change oil every 4-5.000 miles, only fullsynthetic.
The rocker-panels are a problem - they are always very rusty.
Buy wind-shields for the windows, and the care is perfect!
My check engine light is always on too lol.
Have you scanned to find out the error codes?
it’s definitely due to the sensors just being faulty, a very common issue with all new beetles.
@@spaceboyfriend9390my golf 5 too
Nissan Micra Rossa Automatico
Are these VW Beetles built in Germany or Mexico?
My wifes '98 was built in Germany.
I’m thinking about buying a 2000 New Beetle with a diesel engine and automatic transmission.
All new beetles are made in Mexico
Automatic transmission is trash
i miss my 2002 1800 turbo
Turbo makes it better.
I would have loved the car if it didnt make my back hurt the suspension suck on those cars
I feel on that brother, feels like a wreck every time I hit a pothole
Nah fr, it squeaks on turns too
Herbie