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2008 Volkswagen New Beetle
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Fast Facts
Fuel Economy
Crash Test Scores
Base Price: $17,365
Price as Tested: $17,630
Why We Drove It: The Volkswagen New Beetle was in the Top 30 ranked vehicles in the 2007 J.D. Power and Associates Automotive Environmental Index.
In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle, the people that actually own and drive one told us:
“I’ve driven in rain, snow, and ice this winter. The Beetle handles great!!”
“Maneuverability is awesome! Easy to get in/out everywhere. [I] love it!”
“I love the way the car handles the road while driving.”
“Has great pick-up while maintaining high mpg.”
“Lousy gas mileage. [I] average 23-24 mpg [with] 6-speed automatic.”
“Surprising acceleration. It’s nice to pass and not be passed.”
“It [drives] like it has no shocks, or [worn] shocks.”
“[I’ve] always driven a VW. Reliability and quality workmanship are great.”
“I have a big problem. I took the car [in 2 times already] to fix left window [which] doesn’t roll all the way up. I am going to take in again for the third time.”
“Am quite disappointed that a new car would need to be at [the] dealer 3 times already because of windshield wiper problems.”
“Engine noise seems quite loud, as if [there is] insufficient insulation between [the] engine and passenger compartment.”
“All the controls are easy to use while driving.”
“[I] don’t like red [dashboard] illumination. Hard to see, [and] it feels like something is wrong.”
“Need more inside storage, like compartment on dash (like [Chevrolet] HHR has).”
“Additional small storage space needed for credit cards, etc.”
“The seat belts are difficult to reach and tend to chafe my neck.”
“Spacious interior in what appears to be very small car.”
“I like the way the front seats pop forward and up for access to [the] back seats.”
“[Limited] rear seat leg and head room doesn’t bother me, [but] passengers complain.”
“Sun visors not big enough for such a large windshield.”
“Sun visors…are too small and don’t really help.”
“VW needs to offer many more fun colors of the Beetle – aqua, pink, purple.”
“I love the stylish new look and wheels of the ‘08 Beetle.”
“Exterior runners do not clean in car wash. [I] have to hand scrub.”
“I love the way my Bug looks; its adorable.”
Top 3 Things Owners Like About the Volkswagen New Beetle:
1. Side profile appearance and styling
2. Appearance of exterior paint
3. Front-end styling
Top 3 Owner-Reported Problems with the Volkswagen New Beetle:
1. Mats won’t stay in place
2. Windshield Wipers/Washer – Broken/Not working
3. Dome/Map Light – Difficult to use/Controls poor location
More information on the 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle
More photos of the 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle
Ratings for the 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle
“I’ve driven in rain, snow, and ice this winter. The Beetle handles great!!”
“Maneuverability is awesome! Easy to get in/out everywhere. [I] love it!”
“I love the way the car handles the road while driving.”
“Has great pick-up while maintaining high mpg.”
“Lousy gas mileage. [I] average 23-24 mpg [with] 6-speed automatic.”
“Surprising acceleration. It’s nice to pass and not be passed.”
“It [drives] like it has no shocks, or [worn] shocks.”
“[I’ve] always driven a VW. Reliability and quality workmanship are great.”
“I have a big problem. I took the car [in 2 times already] to fix left window [which] doesn’t roll all the way up. I am going to take in again for the third time.”
“Am quite disappointed that a new car would need to be at [the] dealer 3 times already because of windshield wiper problems.”
“Engine noise seems quite loud, as if [there is] insufficient insulation between [the] engine and passenger compartment.”
“All the controls are easy to use while driving.”
“[I] don’t like red [dashboard] illumination. Hard to see, [and] it feels like something is wrong.”
“Need more inside storage, like compartment on dash (like [Chevrolet] HHR has).”
“Additional small storage space needed for credit cards, etc.”
“The seat belts are difficult to reach and tend to chafe my neck.”
“Spacious interior in what appears to be very small car.”
“I like the way the front seats pop forward and up for access to [the] back seats.”
“[Limited] rear seat leg and head room doesn’t bother me, [but] passengers complain.”
“Sun visors not big enough for such a large windshield.”
“Sun visors…are too small and don’t really help.”
“VW needs to offer many more fun colors of the Beetle – aqua, pink, purple.”
“I love the stylish new look and wheels of the ‘08 Beetle.”
“Exterior runners do not clean in car wash. [I] have to hand scrub.”
“I love the way my Bug looks; its adorable.”
Top 3 Things Owners Like About the Volkswagen New Beetle:
1. Side profile appearance and styling
2. Appearance of exterior paint
3. Front-end styling
Top 3 Owner-Reported Problems with the Volkswagen New Beetle:
1. Mats won’t stay in place
2. Windshield Wipers/Washer – Broken/Not working
3. Dome/Map Light – Difficult to use/Controls poor location
More information on the 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle
More photos of the 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle
Ratings for the 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle
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My beetle has been taken in several times for the air bag light and a friend complains that no matter how many times she takes her beetle in the check engine light is always on! Various EXPENSIVE Electrical Problems!!
-- Posted by Jessika on 1/28/2009 8:10:00 PM
