Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback (1999 - 2010) 1.6 3d (2001/Y) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Stylish, likes to be a bit different.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Quite impressed.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No, reliability is shocking, fault after fault!
What are you likely to buy next?
Was thinking about a Polo but the whole Beetle VW experience has made me think Clio.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£5,000
When did you buy the car?
July 2006
Did you get a good deal and why?
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Stylish Looks
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Handles well, very little body roll though corners, cruises along motorways very well. Nippy for a 1.6. Suspension feels nice and sporty.
What's it like to park?
Not good. Very limited view to rear, hard to judge where the front is.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Engine light on at 20,000 miles (faulty sensor), water pump failed at 30,000 miles, cam belt was almost thrown off a pulley at 35,000 miles (faulty tensioner), ESP light on at 38,000 miles, engine light on again at 40,000 miles (faulty cam position sensor), ECP light on at 45,000 miles. Christmas Tree!!!! I used to own a 1962 Beetle which only had 1 fault in 5 years! Progress?
What's most practical about your car?
Lots of head room for people in the front.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Heated Seats.
