VW Beetle Hatchback 1999-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    The image dictates the price.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Handles well and is responsive - good to pootle round town or rally drive through the country (providing the roads are level!)

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Fuel consumption not bad for size of engine.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    No probs.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Still turning heads three years on!

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cocooned in own pod!

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Never had any probs.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Very little contact with manufacturer. All with dealer.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Oil consumption in first year high - concerned about head gasket.

    Other

    Front seat door handles - surface peeling off.

    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