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#47 of 59 by xenophage Sep 22, 2008 (10:01 am)
I'm reading a LOT of negative reviews about reliability on these things. That doesn't make me feel good!!!!!!!!!   Is a 55k miles, year 2000 going to last me a couple years or am I going to be sinking serious cash into it???
#48 of 59 Price question by keygo Feb 15, 2009 (7:35 am)
What is a reasonalble price to pay in this market for a 2008 Beetle with about 11,000 miles? It is just a very basic bug.   Thanks for any thoughts. My daughter is in the market for her first car.
#49 of 59 2005 VW Beetle convertible by jeep53 Feb 15, 2009 (8:47 am)
My wife loves the new Beetle convertibles and is interested in a 2005 GLS automatic with turbo. The car only has 11,000 miles on it and looks great. I had a 2001 Jetta a couple years ago. It was a decent car but then needed a few repairs the last year or so. So my question is can anyone out there give me any information I should know about the Beetle convertibles? I'll take positive or negative. Also, is the turbo worth buying or does the regular 4 cylinder suffice?   Thanks for your help!! I appreciate it!!   Steve (NJ) Jeepster53aol.com Replies to this message: belaircarguy (Feb 16, 2009 3:15 pm) jeep53 (Feb 22, 2009 8:01 am) belaircarguy (Feb 26, 2009 6:02 pm)
#50 of 59 Re: 2005 VW Beetle convertible [jeep53] by belaircarguy Feb 16, 2009 (3:15 pm)
Replying to: jeep53 (Feb 15, 2009 8:47 am) I purchased a 2008 Beetle Convertible (new). I did look up forums etc. for problems, and about the first or first and second year of the Beetle Convertibles, there were some problems with the rear windows of the top coming loose after a few years. Apparently, the window is glued into place and it seems the glue may have begun to fail. Some people were quoted very high prices for a completely new top, and others took the car to a shop that does car interiors etc. and had the window reglued into place. Certainly a much cheaper route! I only saw this for the earlier convertibles, and 2005 should be fine. You may want to check forums on this, just to be sure.   The Beetle Convertible is FUN, FUN, FUN. You won't regret getting one!   Belaircarguy. Replies to this message: jeep53 (Feb 22, 2009 8:01 am) belaircarguy (Feb 26, 2009 6:02 pm)
#51 of 59 Re: 2005 VW Beetle convertible [belaircarguy] by jeep53 Feb 22, 2009 (8:01 am)
Replying to: belaircarguy (Feb 16, 2009 3:15 pm) HI. Thanks for your reply. I appreciate it. We haven't bought the Beetle yet, but are still reading and doing some searching. I notice the 05's with low mileage are running between $14,500 and $17,000 from what I've seen. Do you think there's much of a difference bewtween the turbo and straight 4? Does your Beetle have the power top or semi-automatic top? Also, how does the car handle at 65 miles an hour? Is it a smooth ride?   Thanks again for your help. Best of luck with your car!! Enjoy the nice weather coming up! Replies to this message: belaircarguy (Feb 26, 2009 6:02 pm)
#52 of 59 Re: 2005 VW Beetle convertible [jeep53] by belaircarguy Feb 26, 2009 (6:02 pm)
Replying to: jeep53 (Feb 22, 2009 8:01 am) My 2008 convertible has the 2.5 liter 5 cylinder engine. It does not have the turbo. I cannot comment on the turbo, but i did read they are peppier and also have good reliability.   Our SE model has the power top. You do have to unlatch the top (above the mirror) and then just push the button. It will lock in place in the down position. Then just push the button again to raise the top. Again, you have to then latch it in place. A very tight fitting top - virtually no wind noise and also warm (this winter has been very cold and the car is not drafty).   I have taken this car on a 500 mile (on way) drive with my daughter. The front seats are very comfortable and the car rides very well (expressway driving at 65-70 mph). I would not hesitate at all taking the bug on long trips, other than you do have limited trunk space. Handling is superb - no blowing around behind large trucks or cross winds.   Good luck.
#53 of 59 VW- NOT being licensed in CO? by itslisa Aug 23, 2009 (9:09 am)
I met yesterday with the -lease end- guy at the dealer my VW Bug convert. came from. The guy says he can't do anything about the residual bcse VW owns the car and VW is not licensed in the state of CO. (He claims that CO. is one of 3 states that is the case.) My red flag alert and b.s. meter went up. Q- Is this true and what does VW not being licensed mean (to any one who buys or leases a car in one of these three states?) MY objective, like everyone is to pay a fair buyout. This guy is telling me they are powerless to do anything.....I rather doubt that. Am I up a creek w/o a paddle? Thank you in advance Replies to this message: michaell (Aug 23, 2009 10:11 am) itslisa (Aug 23, 2009 10:41 am) michaell (Aug 24, 2009 6:49 am)
#54 of 59 Re: VW- NOT being licensed in CO? [itslisa] by michaell Aug 23, 2009 (10:11 am)
Replying to: itslisa (Aug 23, 2009 9:09 am) I don't know if CO laws or VW policies have changed, but when we got to the end of our lease of our '99 NB in Colorado, VW Finance made an attractive offer for financing the residual. Low APR, and, if I remember correctly, a small decrease in the residual value.   You should talk with VW Finance directly, not your dealer, regarding your options.   (BTW, my local VW dealer was McDonald Auto Group in Englewood) Replies to this message: itslisa (Aug 23, 2009 10:41 am) michaell (Aug 24, 2009 6:49 am)
#55 of 59 Re: VW- NOT being licensed in CO? [michaell] by itslisa Aug 23, 2009 (10:41 am)
Replying to: michaell (Aug 23, 2009 10:11 am) Michaell, Thank you for your response. Same dealer in question. I had already talked with VW and they sent me to the dealer! VW is a pain - - - to deal with whether it be dealer or corp. It has been my experience that neither care about resolve. Perhaps that should be my Q to exit stage left? I do love my car though... SO FAR no huge issues. Replies to this message: michaell (Aug 24, 2009 6:49 am)
#56 of 59 Re: VW- NOT being licensed in CO? [itslisa] by michaell Aug 24, 2009 (6:49 am)
Replying to: itslisa (Aug 23, 2009 10:41 am) I would call VW Finance and ask to speak with a supervisor .. generally, the front line folks who work the phones don't have a lot of authority and, in many cases, work from a prepared script.   Eventually, you should be able to talk with someone who can make a decision .. let them know you are considering turning the car in and getting a different brand. It' not likely that they want to see you walk.   Our NB ("Beauty") had a few small issues as well that required visits to the dealer, but we had purchased an extended warranty so didn't cost much out of pocket.   Good luck and let us know how everything turned out.

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