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Volkswagen Beetle: Prices Paid & Buying Experience

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#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

#66 of 73 vw convertible won't lock open by bettty45

Aug 28, 2010 (10:11 pm)

I have a 2006 VW convertible; it opens but it won't lock so the light continues to flash and the beeper beeps......does anyone have suggestions or ideas? It has 25,000 miles; would it still be under warranty? When I bought it it worked fine but then all the sudden it just won't lock; it is all automatic. Thanks for any advice or help folks can give me......

#67 of 73 Re: vw convertible won't lock open [bettty45] by belaircarguy

Sep 04, 2010 (4:17 am)

Replying to: bettty45 (Aug 28, 2010 10:11 pm)
2006 VW cars should be under a 4 year, 50,000 mile warranty. This starts from the date the car was put in service. If you purchased the car new, then of course you know that date. If you purchased it used, I would take it to a VW dealer. They can check it on the computer records for VW and let you know if it is still in warranty.
 
By the way, I have a 2008 VW New Beetle Convertible which we love. Just bought my college daughter a used 2007 Jetta. I took it to my VW dealer (did not purchase it from that dealer), and they discovered the radiator had a very very small leak. They replaced the radiator for no charge, as it was still under warranty by about 500 miles (49,500 miles on the car). Great dealer!
 
Bel Air Car Guy

#68 of 73 Re: vw convertible won't lock open [belaircarguy] by bettty45

Sep 04, 2010 (8:12 am)

Replying to: belaircarguy (Sep 04, 2010 4:17 am)
Hey! Thanks for the reply; I called the dealership in Spokane WA and gave them my vin number, etc. They said someone would call me back but after 4 days no one called. I purchased the car used but not at the VW dealership. I will give Appleway in Spokane another call and see if they can let me know if I am under the 4 years...glad you had a good experience with your dealer.

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