VW Beetle Hatchback 1999-

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Holds value well.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Very expensive to run, very thirsty on petrol.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Holds the road very well, and is very comfortable.

    Performance

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Very heavy on the road, it does pull, but lacks that little extra.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very reliable, but sensor light on dash came on and was expensive to fix.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Looks fab!

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Winter pack is lush, takes no time to heat up. Arm rest in the centre is a pain, and is left upright most of the time. have to warn people to ""Watch there head"" when they jump in the back - very cosy.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    No problems.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Bit of a slug.

    Other

    Poor visibility on drivers side. Mirror just seems to take up to much space. Quite noisy on the motorway, often check to see if left window slightly down.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes