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Volkswagen Beetle Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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Beetle Price?? by flequestrian
Jan 15, 2006 (7:15 pm)
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I am selling my 2001 New Beetle. It is the limited "Turbo Sport" edition. It is in very good condition except for a few scrapes and rubs that nobody really notices but me. It has high mileage (74,000) but all on highway. I was wondering what price you think I could get for it. It still has the remainder of the 5 year/100,000 aftermarket warrenty (over in August). FULLY loaded with everything I could add to it. Thanks.
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Re: Volkswagen Beetle: Prices Paid & Buying Experience [geckoo6] by flequestrian
Jan 15, 2006 (7:20 pm)
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Replying to: geckoo6 (Dec 19, 2005 10:39 am)

YES, yes, yes and yes! I've done a lot of looking and it seems that there are more lemons in the VW family than anything else. Advice: Have your dealer on speed dial and find a quick way to his place.. because that is where you will live as long as you own your car.
 
PS - on a good note, the car handles VERY well (esp in the snow), is VERY safe and adorable looking.
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06 NBC price by wantabeetle
Feb 03, 2006 (12:48 pm)
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I bought my 06 bug convertible in Memphis, TN. It's Platinum gray/black top/gray int, package 2 and a CD changer. Paid about $900 below MSRP. I love it so far!
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Re: 2006 New Beetle [edmundsmember] by fish8
Feb 28, 2006 (11:32 am)
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Replying to: edmundsmember (Dec 14, 2005 12:03 pm)

You should not be worried that the NB will have 50 miles on it. Both, my previous Jetta and my current Passat, were driven in excess of 50 miles to my purchasing dealer. You may not realize this but if you were to buy a Demo with 8000 miles on it it would still be considered a "new" vehicle. A vehicle that has never been titled is considered new, regardless of miles.
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Re: 2006 New Beetle [edmundsmember] by mwever
Mar 04, 2006 (1:07 pm)
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Replying to: edmundsmember (Dec 14, 2005 12:03 pm)

Have you bought yet? I have a 2006 Pkg 2 with rubber mats and XM satellite radio. It is Salsa red. I researched throught Florida all by e-mail requests and received a deal for $21,500 with all the above included. I had done my research thru Edmunds and asked for the best price over cost with the options that i wanted.I bought at VW of Ft. Myers. Now 3000 miles later I am happy,happy, happy.
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2006 Beetle diesel with pkg 2 otd price, by pups
Mar 09, 2006 (12:06 pm)
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Have been seriously looking for a 06 Beetle auto diesel and have gotten similar price quotes throughout the Tampa Bay area. No dealer seems to want to negotiate the price. It is the full MSRP plus. I can only find two beetles in my area. Have ?? regarding the fuel re: can these diesel engines take the new biodiesel fuel? If they can where does one purchase the new fuel in Pinellas County, Fl; and how much does the fuel cost per gal. Don't know if it is really worth the cost(to buy beetle) if I don't see major miles per gal. Have read that the Beetles have major maintenance cost associated with repair to engines. Any feed back. Also the cost quoted to me, not out the door have been over 22,200, w//o pkg 2. Would like to know what others are paying for 06 coupe, with pkg 2, automatic, diesel engine, color red or blue, moonroof a must. Speedy replies welcome. Want to purchase soon. Don't want the dealers to think I am jerking them around as I am a serious buyer.
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Re: 2006 Beetle diesel with pkg 2 otd price, [pups] by cavebikers
Mar 10, 2006 (4:21 pm)
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Replying to: pups (Mar 09, 2006 12:06 pm)

Do VW's have more problems? Probably, but I have had a Beetle tdi for 7 years and am now trading for a new one. The diesel engines are very reliable, but the intake may clog with sludge due to EGR and particulates. I had to spend $500 at about 50,000 miles to have mine cleaned out. Other problems were less major and due to normal VW quality control issues. If you want the best in reliability, don't buy a VW. Fuel milage has been steadily 40-50 mpg. BTW, I still like my Beetle.
 
Price, well, I found a dealer willing to sell at $500 over invoice, but they could not lay their hands on a Salsa. I could have ordered one, but then there is the issue as to what the old one will sell for in 3 months. No problem for silver or gecko immediately. Moonroofs are included in both package 1 or 2. I finally got my Salsa elsewhere, but cost about $200 more. They knew that Salsa was harder to find.
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Used VW Beattle Purchase by tbone76
May 03, 2006 (6:38 am)
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I am in the process of purchasing from a private party a 2001 2.0L Beattle fully loaded 5 speed,Pearl Blue with gray leather inside.The miles are 93,000.
I checked the Carfax report and it basically stated it was a 1 owner car.The second owner has only had it for 9 months.The Carfax stated it has been regularly serviced at a VW dealership at its required service intervals,But is missing the 80K service.He wants $7,500.00 for it.I cannot afford a new one.Does this seem like a good deal?
What is the life expectancy of this vehicle if it is well maintained?
  I was also told if I do purchase this VW to run to the nearest dealer and have the timming belt replaced.
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Re: Used VW Beattle Purchase [tbone76] by jasmith52
May 03, 2006 (1:49 pm)
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Replying to: tbone76 (May 03, 2006 6:38 am)

The price seems about right if not just a bit high.
 
However, I must caution you... Don't expect your VW to be as reliable as a Japanese car. You will probably have to spend some money to keep it running.
 
If you are on a strict budget where a repair bill will really set you back...then this can is NOT a good choice for you.
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2006 Beetle/pkg 1---$19150? by 2006beetle
Jun 11, 2006 (8:30 am)
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I went to a dealer yesterday for getting a 2006 new beetle ,2.5 hatchback, with package 1, and satellite radio. The deal I finally got is $19150 as sale price ( tax or other fee are not included.) Does that sound like a good deal?

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