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VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Used Car Review

When Hitler demanded an affordable car for the German people in the 1930s, the result was the Type 1 - or The Beetle as it became more commonly known. Volkswagen went all retro for a successor, which was not introduced until 2000 and called the New Beetle. It was a very different car, however: based on the Golf hatchback, it was front-wheel drive with the engine up front - the opposite of the original. A new-generation model, this time called The Beetle, was introduced in 2013, though was dropped three years later in Australia due to slow sales.

Pros

Cons

  • Original Beetle is a widely beloved classic
  • Modern mechanicals of newer Beetles
  • Composed, comfortable ride of 2013's The Beetle
  • The Beetle's willing engine and refined gearbox
  • Conditions of original Beetles will vary wildly - as will prices
  • Design of modern Beetles a case of form over function
  • Tight rear seats of modern Beetles
  • Less practical, less sophisticated than a Golf
This is general information and should not be relied on as purchasing advice.
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Top2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2.0 4 SP AUTOMATIC 3D HATCHBACK

  • 11000 km
  • Hatchback
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

very good condition. the rear bumper has few scratches. low millage and drives like a new car

$11,000Negotiable
Marrickville, NSW

10/05/2024

2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2.0 4 SP AUTOMATIC 3D HATCHBACK

  • 11000 km
  • Hatchback
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

very good condition. the rear bumper has few scratches. low millage and drives like a new car

$11,000Negotiable
Marrickville, NSW

10/05/2024

2002 Volkswagen Beetle Silver Sedan

  • 173084 km
  • Other
  • 4

2002 VOLKSWAGON BEETLE IKON, AUTO, SUNROOF, MAG WHEELS, AIR CON, CD PLAYER, CUPHOLDER, SERVICE HISTORY, CLEAN INSIDE AND OUT DRIVES GREAT. $6999 PLUS ON ROADS. COMES WITH RWC. CALL IAN ON TO BOOK A TEST DRIVE.

$6,999 Excl. Gov. Charges
Thomastown, VIC

Dealer used
08/05/2024

2005 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 1.6 IKON 5 SP MANUAL 3D HATCHBACK

  • 200892 km
  • Hatchback
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 1.6L

2005 Beetle in good condition

$4,500Negotiable
Graceville, QLD

02/05/2024

2009 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE MIAMI 5 SP MANUAL 3D HATCHBACK

  • 211419 km
  • Hatchback
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 1.6L

reliable, cheap to run , clean interior with no rips in seats . cold air con . comes with private plates

$5,500Negotiable
Gosnells, WA

01/05/2024

2013 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 7 SP AUTO TURBO

  • 71000 km
  • Hatchback
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 1.4L

2013 Volkswagen Beetle Reluctant sale of my beloved bug due to needing a van for work. Registered for a whole year. Very well taken care of, clean and in good condition. Recently professionally steam cleaned throughout, and ready for its new home. Ice cold aircon that works very quickly and efficiently. Drives smooth on streets and highways. Very safe and reliable car. I’ve only ever used 98 fuel but it can take 95 too. Will remove baby seat prior to selling. Minor superficial marking on fro

$19,500
Belmore, NSW

03/04/2024

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Overview of the Volkswagen Beetle

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Overview of the Volkswagen Beetle

When Hitler demanded an affordable car for the German people in the 1930s, the result was the Type 1 - or The Beetle as it became more commonly known. Volkswagen went all retro for a successor, which was not introduced until 2000 and called the New Beetle. It was a very different car, however: based on the Golf hatchback, it was front-wheel drive with the engine up front - the opposite of the original. A new-generation model, this time called The Beetle, was introduced in 2013, though was dropped three years later in Australia due to slow sales.

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE GENERATIONS (SINCE 2003)

2000-2013

2013-2016

RUNNING COSTS

Fuel Consumption

1.4 4-cylinder supercharged: 6.4 to 6.8 litres per 100km

1.9L 4-cylinder turbo diesel (pre-2013): 5.6 litres per 100km

1.6L 4-cylinder (pre-2013): 7.7 to 8.3 litres per 100km

2.0L 4-cylinder (pre-2013): 8.8 to 9.3 litres per 100km

= Highly economical.

= Good economy.

= Average fuel use.

= Heavy consumption.

Servicing

Every 15,000km or 12 months, whichever is sooner. Each service currently costs between $418 and $737. Volkswagen Beetle parts and accessories can be found on Gumtree.

SIMILAR MODELS TO VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE

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Volkswagen Golf

WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR: VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE (2013 ON)

Being based on Volkswagen Golf mechanicals, the latter-day Beetle carries the same caveats when shopping for one second-hand. Those start with the DSG transmission which must shift cleanly and decisively and not shudder during take-offs from a standing start. If it doesn't satisfy those criteria, it could be worn internally and they're not cheap to fix or replace. The seven-speed, dry-clutch version of VW's DSG gearbox (the one fitted here) was the brand's most troublesome version of this technology. The engine, too, is a complex piece of work and when it's going properly it's an amazing unit with great performance and astounding economy. But the engine with a turbocharger AND a supercharger needs competent servicing if it's to survive. Even then, we've heard of engines with damaged piston rings and stretched timing chains, so a pre-purchase trip to an independent specialist for a health check is good advice.