Volkswagen New Beetle Review | 1997-2011 

I have a 2002 Beetle which makes it almost 20 years old and I still get compliments. I swear you can get more attention in this from girls then you would with a brand new Mustang or Camaro. I always get girls telling me how cute it is and it's always a good conversation starter.

I had one - loved it to death. The first generation is built on the Golf platform so it feels and drives like a Golf only the body shape is different. Mine was a 1999 GLS trim. VW’s second generation shifted to the Jetta platform. This was a revival of the iconic car by the VW and it was fun to drive. All we can hope is for a resurrection of this much beloved car in the future.

I love how people are STILL talking about this car. I'm wondering if it will indeed be considered a classic eventually. I've owned my 2001 GLX manual in this same techno blue for 15 years now and I'm STILL in love with it. Great video. I was pleased to watch. One cool detail about the back seat folding..... the bottom folds up towards the front seats, the read head rests then insert into the bottom of the rear seat, allowing the back of the seat to lay flat. Creating a huge trunk. Next time you're around a new beetle you should try it. It's ac really neat unexpected design. Thanks again for the video.

The flower vase is the best part of the beetle! Haha

MAN i MISS my New Beetle and this entire generation of VW's. The models they produced in the late 90's through the early/mid 2000's were the best. So German and real step up quality wise from competitors.. they felt like little Audis and Bimmers.

I have an automatic 2003 beetle GL in grey and I love it so much! It is my first car and I am so happy with it.

Just got one of these going; it needed a new clutch. It's pretty funny going from a massive lifted squarebody Chevy to a little bug in which the roof doesn't even make it to the bottom of my truck's window, but it's nice to save gas and be able to keep my truck out of the SD salt for the rest of the winter.

I’ve got a 2002 1.8t manual color concept (yellow with yellow interior and rims). I absolutely love it. It handles like a sports car and has very adequate acceleration (0-60 in about 7.2 seconds). The design took a while to grow on me, but I adore it now. Such a unique car

This is Major, Real & Deep! Behold The Glory! How much do we all love 2003 VW Beetles?This one is nice!

I have a 2003 bug and plan to keep it forever!

2004 vw beetle gls 2.0l owner here! Great little car I bought my a beetle from someone who didn't fix. Since then I've replaced rad,rad support,radiator, brake booster, fix seat belt airbag code, innition coil/pack, power steering rack,power steer pump, ps lines high-pressure and low,ps resivior, spark plugs, front coil struts, brakes all around, seized lock mecnism, broken arena. I've never worked on a beetle but can say I've learned a lot in the process. It was Worth it! Don't take to dealer learn read do it yourself you can.

Very nice video keep up the good work

MY DREAM CAR ! ! 👍😃👍

Such a adorable car

I have a 2001 GLS and she's amazing, my first car too

Just don't put too many miles on the engine. I had a 2001 and the engine turned out to be crap in the long run (don't remember how many miles I put on it, but I think it was around 100K or less). Yes, I did regular oil changes, in case you're wondering. But I had to get a replacement used engine ($4500 for a low-mileage engine) about a year before I finally donated it. I think I also had to get the transmission replaced. The overall maintenance costs had just increased way too much (and I was told that the newer VW Beetle cost twice as much to maintain) for me to hold onto it. I'm not a mechanic so doing the work the car needed myself was way beyond what I could do. Otherwise? Yes, I still miss mine. 16 years of ownership. Fun to drive, especially on curvy roads. Great connection between steering wheel and tires. I didn't care about the flower-holder (in fact, I removed it almost immediately and never reinstalled it). Also, I had the automatic transmission and for a long while it was great. Btw, I had a used 1992 Geo Storm before the VW and it lasted from 32,500 miles to around 165,000 miles in 6 1/2 years. Engine never had to be replaced (and I was not a good owner back then; I've improved since then). Drove it up to Prince Edward Island once, then halfway across Canada (to Manitoba), down to the Dakotas, then eventually east to the Outer Banks of North Carolina, before heading back north to where I lived. The next year I drove it up to Nova Scotia and back. And a few years later drove it down to Key West and back. Not the most comfortable seats for long distance drives. If the VW's original engine had been as good as the Geo's, I would've kept the VW, and I wouldn't have been driving a used 2005 Honda Civic for the past three years. (The Honda is great, mileage-wise. I can get up to 40 mpg on the highway), four doors, nice room for luggage in the rear trunk. My heart is just more VW-centered than Honda-centered.)

Amazing video!!! Since this is my dream car!!! Should I purchase a old year or a Volkswagen Beetle or a new year of a Volkswagen Beetle?

Just picked up a bargian 2001 GLX 5 speed manual with a turbo. Surprised it has some power. Luckily fiund one woth good maintenance record, but there are many maintenance quirks that could cost way too much if you dont do the work yourself. Also, lots of plastic parts prone to breaking, fortunately there is a strong aftermarket for them.

Fall in love with her since I drove her the first time until now?!?

Might as well get it out in the open-This terrific 2003 VW Beetle GLS is more than a classic car-More than a mid-century masterpiece-this Beetle is a natural treasure

What about the 2.5 liter with the 6 speed automatic?

Amazing car , girls favorite !

A friend has a 2004 Beetle and it won't shift properly until the car has warmed up. Otherwise you have to lift your foot off the gas and then it will. Kind of like Chevy powerglides would do when they were getting old. Any ideas....water temp sensor??

First new car I ever liked, because it was different. I was 11 when it first came out.

Is it possible to get a brand new now?

Haha my uncle bought a 2000 TDI 5 speed that same color back in the day. Only reason he kept it was it got great mpg haha

Is it for sale?

What about the 2.5 5 cylinder? 😁

Very old school

"Standard options"? These two words together don't make sense. Otherwise good review. I'm surprised how good the dash is.

Cool but expensive to maintain

How hard is it to put a newer motor in a 2000.

Front tire is flat

Weird is that by Lava Butte? Small planet

It's actually 1998-2010

The front left tire is flat.

Cute looking little car yet unreliable asf and high maintenance

Just by looking at it i can tell it's very outdated