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Volkswagen Beetle: Prices Paid & Buying Experience

73 messages,  Last post on Dec 28, 2012 at 1:56 PM

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#56 of 73 Re: VW- NOT being licensed in CO? [itslisa] by michaell

Aug 24, 2009 (7:49 am)

Replying to: itslisa (Aug 23, 2009 11:41 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.

#57 of 73 09 New Beetle Convertible price by viewty

Sep 27, 2009 (8:56 pm)

Dear Team,
 
Was just quoted the following for a CASH deal in Southern California...
 
$24,000...from an MSRP price of $27,350 for a 2009 Convertible. They offered a $2,500 Friends and Family type of incentive ( we own a 09' Rabbit as well).
 
My thoughts are they can do better as the 2010s are only a few weeks away.
 
Please comment.

#58 of 73 Re: 09 New Beetle Convertible price [viewty] by belaircarguy

Oct 10, 2009 (4:31 am)

Replying to: viewty (Sep 27, 2009 8:56 pm)
VW only has about $1000 markup from invoice to sticker price. You can check it on several pricing websites to confirm. In my case, I bought a 2008 Beetle Convertible in June 2008. Got about $1500 off sticker. I would say if you are getting a total of $2500 off sticker, you got a good deal. Not sure who is kicking in the $2500 for Friend and Family, but I doubt you will find a better deal.
 
P.S. You will love the convertible!

#59 of 73 Re: 09 New Beetle Convertible price [belaircarguy] by viewty

Oct 10, 2009 (9:16 am)

Replying to: belaircarguy (Oct 10, 2009 4:31 am)
Thanks for the info as I feel much better knowing that I got a good deal. We went into the showroom with no intent to buy, and the next thing I am doing is negotiating with no idea of what the base costs were.
 
 And you are right, we love the convertible!

#61 of 73 2006 Beetle Convertible 2.5 by jeep53

Mar 21, 2010 (6:44 pm)

My wife has been wanting a Beetle convertible for a long time now. We were on a VW dealer lot yesterday and saw a 2006 Beetle convertible 2.5 in Harvest Moon. It was a leased vehicle for four years. It's VW certified and has about 50,000 miles on it. It also has a clean Carfax report. I've read mixed reviews about the Beetle convertibles. I actually like the looks of the car myself. I had a 2001 Jetta that was a pretty good car overall. Before I forget, the car looks to be in excellent shape, at least from the outside and the interior. The dealer is asking around $15,500 which I thought was a little high due to the mileage. I sent them an email yesterday, which was Sunday, and I'll probably hear from them tomorrow.
 
Any comments at all would be appreciated. We live in NJ and prices seem to be higher here than in some parts of the country. Thanks for your help!! I look forward to hearing from anyone out there.
 
Gary (NJ)

#62 of 73 Re: 2006 Beetle Convertible 2.5 [jeep53] by belaircarguy

Mar 27, 2010 (3:59 am)

Replying to: jeep53 (Mar 21, 2010 6:44 pm)
I purchased a 2008 Beetle Convertible new in June 2008. I looked at the reviews and complaints of Beetle Convertibles prior to purchase, and it appears most complaints were from the first / second model year (2003-2004). There were problems with the rear window getting loose, as well as various engine problems (not the 2.5 engine).
 
Our Beetle is almost 2 years old, and we have not had any problems, plus this car is fun, fun, fun. The tiptronic 6 speed automatic with the manual shift gate is fun to drive on the back roads, and the handling is very good.
 
As the car you are looking at is a VW Certified, it comes with a 2 year warranty. I don't know if that has a deductible, or is 100% (no deductible), but I think VW had worked out all the problems with the convertibles by the 2005 model year.
 
Good Driving!
 
Bel Air Car Guy

#63 of 73 Buying a Final Edition Bug need lease help by clickclacker

Apr 10, 2010 (5:57 pm)

I am getting a fully loaded Final edition for $20,940 at the end of April. In March I was given probable lease info of a .00122 Money Factor Rate with Residual Value at $12,619.80. Term 36 Months with $2500 down.
 
Is this Money Factor/Residual Value in line?
 
Thanks for your help
 

#65 of 73 VW '06 NBC by jeep53

May 09, 2010 (7:56 pm)

Well, after reading some positive things about the NB's and quite a few negative things, we took the plunge and picked up an '06 NBC about five weeks ago. It has a little more mileage than I wanted to see, but we were able to get the car with a five-year certification. So far it's been a lot of fun to drive and no problems. It was a one owner lease with a clean Carfax. We're hoping the car stays like it is now. I guess we'll keep our fingers crossed on that one. It rides really nice on the highway and gas mileage is very good. I will say it certainly turns heads!! I bought the car for my wife, but I find myself driving it as much as I can. I traded in my '99 Jeep Grand Cherokee which I had for eight years.
 
I will keep reporting back to this forum hopefully with good reports. Thanks for reading this post.
 
Steve (NJ)
 
Jeepster53aol.com

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