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Volkswagen Beetle

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The New Beetle keeps the spirit of the old Beetle - the unique shape and loveable character. Now, with modern engines fitted for power and efficiency and with the highest build quality.

Volkswagen Beetle consumer reviews by year of make:   2002  2004  2009 

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Volkswagen Beetle

2011 - It may be only the third generation of new Beetle in 73 years, but the latest model is a much more appealing proposition than its immediate predecessor. Still based on the Golf, the new Beetle is sportier, better looking and has a wider attraction, so it forms a much more core element of Volkswagen’ [...]

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Volkswagen Beetle consumer car reviews

Jack O Corner, Blaenau Gwent

Volkswagen Beetle 2009

2 star review

The interiors of this car are not up to the mark when considering its price.

Submitted: 26/12/2009 14:24:55 | ID: 4131

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Gareth, Cheshire

Volkswagen Beetle 2002

5 star review

What a great car, bought it from possibly the worst VW dealer in Cheshire, I was a bit worried about buying a car with high miles from such a bad dealer, but the car was great. It had 77,000 miles when I bought it, had it 2 years and didn’t spend a penny, not even tyres. Great fuel economy and reliability, build quality is very good, go for the TDi model, choose your dealer very carefully,great little car for the money.

Submitted: 14/09/2009 10:26:53 | ID: 3563

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Amy Houghton, Devon

Volkswagen Beetle 1.6 3d 2004

5 star review

This is such a girlie car and I love it. It’s cute looking and comes with a flower vase, what’s not to like?! It also has a decent engine and drives really well. It’s totally reliable and well built. A reinvented classic that has become a classic itself - pity you boys have to miss out!

Submitted: 22/04/2008 10:01:39 | ID: 1316

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Debbie Walker, Devon

Volkswagen Beetle 1.6 Luna

5 star review

You either love or hate the Beetle! I love it. Well built. Little room in the back though.

Submitted: 26/10/2007 12:04:06 | ID: 372

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Daisy, Leicestershire

Volkswagen Beetle 1.4

5 star review

Perfect! This is a car built for girls and I love it! It was a toss us between this and the Golf but the beautiful curves won it for me.I would say that my Beetle is ideal as a car for one or two people to use but should not be contemplated as a family car - there is not much room in the back!

Submitted: 29/08/2007 10:20:44 | ID: 128

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