Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback 2.0 3d (00) (2000/W) Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback 2.0 3d (00) (2000/W) - Owner Review Nice central driving position, but front pillars are very wide - sometimes obscuring view round corners. 4 Want to know everything there is to know about this car? Download an Information Pack now for full facts and figures, prices, pictures and buying dos and don'ts. Get a Car Information Pack Tweet Value 4 out of 5 These cars especially the 2.0l really hold there value if kept in good condition. Costs 3 out of 5 Sometimes thirsty as gearbox has high ratio but performance is not matched to the high revs. Driving 4 out of 5 Nice central driving position, but front pillars are very wide - sometimes obscuring view round corners. Performance 3 out of 5 Could be better - wide tyres and weight equal slowish 0-60. Will keep up with golf GTi though, but 1.8T is better for acceleration. Saying that boy racers don't expect to be beat by a beetle - its great fun. Reliability 4 out of 5 This car has never caused any problems - engine is ultra reliable but electric windows are rubbish!! See how many you can spot that are held up by gaffer tape!! Both mine have been replaced - poor plastic brackets. Image 4 out of 5 Cool if you have a nice colour - and no rear badges means poor 1.4'ers' also look cool. Comfort 5 out of 5 Excellent leather seats and winter pack with air con is great in winter and summer. Now used to central arm rest and would now not be without one. Get an Insurance Quote We've gathered the biggest companies on the market in one place to save you money. Insurance group: 16 Get quote > Security 3 out of 5 Not sure - no one has ever tried to steel it. But has immobiliser and central locking so? - average. Service 3 out of 5 Everyone knows that main dealers are not that cheap so find a backstreet garage with a 'POD' and they will be able to detect problems with sensors etc. Problems Bodywork - Engine - Gearbox - Other As I said electric window brackets were first made of plastic. VW now make them from metal. A new kit is only about £30 inc pulleys and metal wiring. Fitting is simple as long as you have three hands and a brain. Ownership Did you buy the car new? No Would you buy the same model again? Yes Did you buy from the same manufacturer again? Yes Help buying the Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback Read the Parkers review View the facts and figures Get a finance quote Compare cars costs Get a Car Information Pack