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Volkswagen Beetle: Prices Paid & Buying Experience

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#26 of 73 Re: 2006 Beetle diesel with pkg 2 otd price, [pups] by cavebikers

Mar 10, 2006 (5:21 pm)

Replying to: pups (Mar 09, 2006 1:06 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.

#27 of 73 Used VW Beattle Purchase by tbone76

May 03, 2006 (7:38 am)

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.

#28 of 73 Re: Used VW Beattle Purchase [tbone76] by jasmith52

May 03, 2006 (2:49 pm)

Replying to: tbone76 (May 03, 2006 7:38 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.

#29 of 73 2006 Beetle/pkg 1---$19150? by 2006beetle

Jun 11, 2006 (9:30 am)

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?

#30 of 73 Re: Used VW Beattle Purchase [tbone76] by p100

Jun 26, 2006 (3:45 pm)

Replying to: tbone76 (May 03, 2006 7:38 am)
Can you say "money pit" really loud? A VW Beetle with 93K miles, no matter how well maintained, is a ticking time bomb. You will probably sink another $ 7500 into it in the next few years just to keep it running. These cars are expensive to maintain and generally not reliable with mileage that high.
 
If you look around, you may be able to find a compact Japanese or Korean car for $ 7500 with much lower mileage with much better long term ownership prognosis. In fact, add another $2k or so and you may be able to buy a brand new Hyundai. A lot smarter move than this Beetle. Hyundais have proven to be far more reliable cars than VWs in the last few years.

#31 of 73 Re: Used VW Beattle Purchase [p100] by tbone76

Jun 26, 2006 (9:39 pm)

Replying to: p100 (Jun 26, 2006 3:45 pm)
Yes you don't need to wave a crystal ball on this one.I've only had the Beetle for less than 2 months and paid a mechanic
to get the timming belt and water pump replaced,
plus had a reconditioned Catalytic Converter installed as well from a frame and axle shop instead of the VW Dealer, because the VW Dealer was going to charge me $1,100.00 to have a new CAT. installed.
My wife just loves the bug or I should say the New Beetle From Hell.I have only had this Beetle for 2 months I paid cash for the piece of junk.I got the car title just a few days ago showing me as the legal owner.No wonder the previous owner was so anxious to sell this garbage.He probably had all kinds of codes showing up on this Beetle and just had them all cleared out prior to me test driving this bomb.But on the positive side it is running much ,much better since the CAT. was replaced.AND YES I still love the New Beetle.I notice some companies still will do a 24 month 24K warranty on this car covering all mechanical expenses.I may need to take them up on the offer if this continues,or bail out while I still can without puttin another 7.5K into it.

#32 of 73 Re: Used VW Beattle Purchase [tbone76] by tbone76

Jun 26, 2006 (9:57 pm)

Replying to: tbone76 (Jun 26, 2006 9:39 pm)
I seem to be replying to my own message.I may have gotten a somewhat good deal on this Bettle from Hell.Upon further investigation shortly after I purchased the Beetle I had made an inquiry from the dealer and unknown to me,I assumed the Beetle was a 2.0 L GLS that is what it was advertised for,but when I popped the hood it stated
20 valve Turbo.This Beetle is a 20 Valve 1.8 Turbo Beetle
GLX fully loaded.Yes this baby gets up and fly's and I only give it 92 Octane Juice from now on.
Let me roll my dice a few more months with this Beetle and see where it takes me.

#33 of 73 Just to make you all feel a leeetle bit better.. by randi

Jul 10, 2006 (5:08 pm)

...here's a story of how much I will end up paying for my 2001 GLS Beetle. Silver exterior, black cloth interior, manual, power windows, tape deck (no CD), cruise control, heated seats, moon roof (or is it sunroof, I don't really know the difference). I got my financing from VW Credit (which I DO NOT RECOMMEND) at a 14.5% APR. They sold me the car for $19,829. I have 8 payments left. The car will eventually have cost me $30,866. So there, I think any of you getting this car for under $19k with a 2.9% APR is so lucky, I just want to spit.

#34 of 73 Re: 2006 New Beetle [mwever] by staceyleigh

Jul 23, 2006 (5:21 pm)

Replying to: mwever (Mar 04, 2006 2:07 pm)
Wow. I live in Ohio and am looking for a 2006 beetle convertible. I plan on buying next summer, when the 2007 models are out. I am hoping to buy a brand new 2006. Did you actually get a brand new convertible, package 2, for 21,500? Or, was the car used? Does your bug have the 6 speed Tiptronic?

#35 of 73 Re: 2006 New Beetle [srikk] by samascl

Aug 12, 2006 (4:33 pm)

Replying to: srikk (Sep 18, 2005 8:59 pm)
Hello!!!
 
I am planning after a long search to buy a Beetle 2006 automatic. My husband doesn;t like it, but so far foe me is the car that I like the most, is just there is something about the beetle!!!!!!!!
 
I was wondering, if i can have a feed back of your experiences with the beetle, and if you know what could be the most common problem with the VW beetle.
 
I am planning to keep the car for at least 4 years, so I want to be sure of my decition.
thank u!!!!!!!

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