Richmond, VA Volkswagen Beetle Buyer's Guide

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4.1
72 Reviews
Overall
4.1
Value
4.0
Performance
3.7
Style
4.6
Comfort
4.1
Fuel Economy
4.1
Reliability
3.5
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Volkswagen Beetle Owner Ratings & Reviews

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2001 Volkswagen Beetle - Run!

Eloni
Ashland, Virginia
Overall
1.0
Value
1.0
Performance
4.0
Style
4.0
Comfort
3.0
Fuel Economy
4.0
Reliability
1.0
I bought this Beetle because it was "cute" and I wanted one ever since they came out. I got the turbo version that was a 5 speed so it was fun to drive. That was one of the few positives. My version also had heated leather seats which I enjoyed a lot. I bought the car used, with about 50K miles on it. I totally understood why the previous owners got rid of it. The car regularly left me stranded. Something was wrong with the electrical system. The head lights burned out frequently. If you let it sit overnight, it frequently would not start in the morning. The check engine light was constantly on. I took to multiple mechanics and spent thousands. No one could figure out what was wrong with it. I keep it sputtering along until it was paid off then I sold it to CarMax. I doubt it started t... (more)
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I had fun driving it to a casino once.
Pros
Turbo-fun to drive Leather heated seats Doors heavy metal 5 speed good on gas Sunroof was fun
Cons
Constantly left me stranded on the road Very expensive to maintain and repair Unknown electrical problem constantly caused problems Low profile, easy to damage on uneven roads or potholes

1999 Volkswagen Beetle - Do not buy this car.

Susan
Montrose, Virginia
Overall
1.0
Value
1.0
Performance
3.0
Style
4.0
Comfort
3.0
Fuel Economy
2.0
Reliability
1.0
This thing was over priced and hyped up by everyone I asked. The interior started falling apart the first month. Things got only worse after that. After a year, I finally gave up fixing all the stuff falling off and sold it to a kid (um bad) who was in love with beetles in general and always wanted one.
Pros
Looks nice in a weird sort of way.
Cons
Very poorly built and lots of little plastic things falling off all over the interior. Head liners falling down, other trim falling off loose, storage bins falling down, engine sensors failing, ignition module failing, MAF sensor, and dead dash lights. Plus all sorts of things that should have lasted much longer not doing so.
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2012 Volkswagen Passat - Browns Richmond Vw

Emily
Tuckahoe, Virginia
Overall
4.0
Facility
5.0
Process
4.0
Quality
5.0
Service
5.0
Personable service with a recognition for and understanding of previous customers. We were able to get a good deal on a used car after having bought several new cars through this dealer. We are very happy with their service, and recommend this dealership to any of our friends who are looking at VW for their next car purchase. You are valued the same as a customer whether you are in the market for new or used cars, which also goes a long way.

2017 Volkswagen Tiguan - Volkswagen Alexandria

MP
Alexandria, Virginia
Overall
5.0
Facility
4.0
Process
5.0
Service
5.0
Volkswagen Alexandria did a wonderful job helping me find a perfect car and staying within budget. Cat was knowledgeable, friendly, and put no pressure on me to purchase. She also spent a great deal of time showing me all my car's new features and making sure I was comfortable in it after my purchase. I look forward to working with them again!

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