VW Beetle Hatchback 1999-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    £13,500 for a 1.9tdi with alloys, seems pretty reasonable to me.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Fuel economy is great, 550 miles on £45!

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    It's smooth and reliable, visibility is a little awkward due to large A frames at the front and back windscreens.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    100 bhp means it's very nippy, it pulls up hills in 5th with ease.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Never had a problem, starts on the button.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cool car! Expect other new beetle drivers to wave at you!

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    I don't sit in the back to drive so I'm not really fussed but I did hit my head getting in the back once so not ideal if you have more than one passenger very often. The room in the front is huge, loads of leg room and height adjustable seats.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Nice alarm which my dog sets off if I leave her in there without disabling it. The car automatically locks itself after a few minutes if you take you keys out and forget to lock it.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes