Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback (1999 - 2010) 1.6 3d (2001/X) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
This car shows the driver is fun, has a sense of humour, and very proud. I have pink love hearts on mine so it spreads love.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Every one loves my Beetle, every one comments on how great it looks. My boyfriend won't drive it because of the pink hearts but thats a good thing.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Deffinatly, I would love a 1.8 turbo, in a Cabriolet.
What are you likely to buy next?
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£3,800
When did you buy the car?
May 2006
Did you get a good deal and why?
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
I loved the style, performance and general feel of the car. I have had a VW before and love them so I decided to stick with the faithfull and go for some thing that suited my personality.
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Fantastic great to handle, great around corners. Nippy little car, Great acceleration. Quiet car with lots of speed potential. great for motorway driving as it it is a smooth ride.
What's it like to park?
Slightly difficult as the back window is quite high. great for a tall driver in the front. Me being 5.4 quite hard to see over the dash.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Nothing has gone wrong with the car, a few little problems include: occasional ticking coming from dash sounds like warning lights, some times the lights inside do not come on often it being the drivers door light. Warning sound does not sound any more when headlights are left on. A few minor nitches but nothing I cant live with I think there may be moisture coming from a crack in my indicator lense MY FAULT. I find the paint work very hard to live with as there seams to be a new mark or scratch every day, black is usually hard any way but I find it very difficult needing to be waxed every other week to look its best. Also recommendation for VW please fit a rear wiper the shape of the window doesnt clear rain drops.
What's most practical about your car?
Large steering wheel, Feels like full control over the car! Front seats able to be pumped up and down great for shorties like my self.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
I love the flower vase, great accessory. I love the arm rest as well
