Used 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2009 New Beetle, so we've included reviews for other years of the New Beetle since its last redesign.
realy is fun to drive!
dave, 11/27/2009
2008 Volkswagen New Beetle SE PZEV 2dr Convertible (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
33 of 33 people found this review helpful
nice looking really fun to drive! great acceleration fantastic breaking wonderful power top quietest convertible i have ever been in roomy and not cramped even for a 6'2" man not much room in back seat for adult (but who cares!)
Good car with a few problems
JIm Goekler, 09/03/2010
2009 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
37 of 38 people found this review helpful
My wife and I purchased our 2009 VW beetle with anticipation of giving this car to our granddaughter when she turnes 16 in 2012. However a few problems changed our mind of giving this car to a begining driver. Changing Headlamp is very involved and not recommened for car owner. The procedure for this process is 8 pages long. Ground clearance is so close to the ground that 3 inches of snow ripped front skid plate from the car. The skid plate is made from very thin plastic and is not much use. I also struck a small wooden object approx. 3 inches tall while moving less than 2 mph. while parking the car along side of the road. this knocked a hole in my transmition.
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- 2.5L ConvertibleMSRP: $10,08885 mi away
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Some Folks Just Don't Understand
CZKid, 06/29/2010
2009 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L 2dr Convertible (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
35 of 36 people found this review helpful
My bride wanted a convertible, and was about to graduate with a Doctorate of Ministry at 60+. we're both over 6', and we both needed a fun ride. I drove professionally for VW & Porsche in my college days while studying engineering, so I know my vehicles. If you want folks to smile when they see you, and enjoy comfort, reliability, and just plain fun while out get the convert. As a former QC puke, I can find no problems with finish nor performance. My straight laced bride goes nuts driving the car because it's so much fun. So 2 can't fit in the back, so what? So it doesn't have a huge trunk.. so what? It has everything that two old folks needed and more. Try it, you'll like it
Love my bug!
Susan, 01/17/2010
2009 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L 2dr Convertible (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
17 of 17 people found this review helpful
I owned 2 bugs back in the 70's in California. Wow, has the bug changed! This car is a joy to drive. I don't feel like I am sitting lower than other cars. I also have a truck and thought that the change to a bug would leave me feeling "low!" Not the case. I put the top down and my 100 pound mutt and my 150 pound St. Bernard go for a drive. Plenty of room for us all.
Cute Car - prepare for many repairs!
Dixie West, 07/09/2018
2008 Volkswagen New Beetle S PZEV 2dr Convertible (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
35 of 38 people found this review helpful
I should have learned - this is my 6th Beetle and I wanted a red convertible! Above and beyond the normal service costs, something is always going wrong and rarely is the invoice under $1,000. I average $2,500 per year in repairs! Headlights failed last year and that was $1,300 as the entire assembly needs to be replaced. I get many compliments on how nice it looks...appearance can be very expensive - make sure you have a thorough inspection before you decide to purchase.
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