Volkswagen Beetle Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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New 2004 Bettle GL 2.0L auto $16,800 + TTL. VW is having $1000 cask back now. so $16,800-$1000 = $15,800.
is it good?
TIA
She loves the car.. no problems to report either.
A dealer in the Palm Beach, Florida area, is offering me this lease:
Price: $27,750
(Includes Leather, 17 alloy wheels and wind blocker)
MF: .0012
Zero down plus they'll cover tag, license and first monthly payment
$375 plus tax for 48 months
15,000 miles per year
What do you think?
R
unreasonableyvery high for a 5 1/2 year old car.What trim level is your Beetle and what options does it have ?
I'm looking around for 2005 New Beetle GLS (Auto + ESP Options). After spending couple of weeks on internet research on pricing, the best offer I got so far is $19500 + Taxes, DMV fees. Is it a good price ?
Thanks.
My only comment is that VW took away the incentives that were available last month. Just maybe, they'll have some low interest loans or dealer cash or even a rebate if you can hold on for a month or two.
Was your price contingent on you financing at a higher rate than a bank would provide. Were they going to lowball your trade ? If that's the case then your price wasn't that great.
Thanks for quite useful reply. They are offering me 2.9% APR. I think, I should wait for couple of months as VW is going to inroduce new beetle (Ragster) pretty soon. It may bring down prices for old bettles.
Cheers,
Ricky
Found a leftover 2004 gls w/13 miles at a VW dealer. He gave me a price of $18361. I didn't say yes. It's a 2.0 liter model (115 hp with auto) with black leather/sunroof. I don't know much about these cars. Going to do some searches online now. Anyone have an opinion/advice on how to proceed? Are the 2006's much more advanced?
Thanks for any feedback.
Nate
Its a very good price. I got an offer of $19,000 for 2005 GLS Auto but no leather interior. I don't know what are the differences between 2004 & 2005 beetles but looks like you got a deal. As far as 2006 beetles concerned, shape will be changed outside with little flat touches on sides and roof. Interior will be same. The most important thing for me is I didn't like looks of 2006 beetle. I think 2005 or older beetles looks better. All the best.
Thanks again for responding.
Also, one car dealer that i got a quote for 2006 new beetle 6-speed automatic with pkg1 for $21600 out the door, but I have one concern. He says the car will have more than 50 miles on it because he will have to get it from another dealer and that will be driven from that dealership about 50 miles away. Should I back off from making a deal or be concerned about the vehicle or his offer? I thought a brand new car wouyld not have any miles or may be 4 to 5 miles at the most on it. :confuse: Please advise.
Thanks in advance
An edmunds member
PS - on a good note, the car handles VERY well (esp in the snow), is VERY safe and adorable looking. :shades:
Price, well, I found a dealer willing to sell at $500 over invoice, but they could not lay their hands on a Salsa. I could have ordered one, but then there is the issue as to what the old one will sell for in 3 months. No problem for silver or gecko immediately. Moonroofs are included in both package 1 or 2. I finally got my Salsa elsewhere, but cost about $200 more. They knew that Salsa was harder to find.
I checked the Carfax report and it basically stated it was a 1 owner car.The second owner has only had it for 9 months.The Carfax stated it has been regularly serviced at a VW dealership at its required service intervals,But is missing the 80K service.He wants $7,500.00 for it.I cannot afford a new one.Does this seem like a good deal?
What is the life expectancy of this vehicle if it is well maintained?
I was also told if I do purchase this VW to run to the nearest dealer and have the timming belt replaced.
However, I must caution you... Don't expect your VW to be as reliable as a Japanese car. You will probably have to spend some money to keep it running.
If you are on a strict budget where a repair bill will really set you back...then this can is NOT a good choice for you.
If you look around, you may be able to find a compact Japanese or Korean car for $ 7500 with much lower mileage with much better long term ownership prognosis. In fact, add another $2k or so and you may be able to buy a brand new Hyundai. A lot smarter move than this Beetle. Hyundais have proven to be far more reliable cars than VWs in the last few years.
to get the timming belt and water pump replaced,
plus had a reconditioned Catalytic Converter installed as well from a frame and axle shop instead of the VW Dealer, because the VW Dealer was going to charge me $1,100.00 to have a new CAT. installed.
My wife just loves the bug or I should say the New Beetle From Hell.I have only had this Beetle for 2 months I paid cash for the piece of junk.I got the car title just a few days ago showing me as the legal owner.No wonder the previous owner was so anxious to sell this garbage.He probably had all kinds of codes showing up on this Beetle and just had them all cleared out prior to me test driving this bomb.But on the positive side it is running much ,much better since the CAT. was replaced.AND YES I still love the New Beetle.I notice some companies still will do a 24 month 24K warranty on this car covering all mechanical expenses.I may need to take them up on the offer if this continues,or bail out while I still can without puttin another 7.5K into it.
20 valve Turbo.This Beetle is a 20 Valve 1.8 Turbo Beetle
GLX fully loaded.Yes this baby gets up and fly's and I only give it 92 Octane Juice from now on.
Let me roll my dice a few more months with this Beetle and see where it takes me.
I am planning after a long search to buy a Beetle 2006 automatic. My husband doesn;t like it, but so far foe me is the car that I like the most, is just there is something about the beetle!!!!!!!!
I was wondering, if i can have a feed back of your experiences with the beetle, and if you know what could be the most common problem with the VW beetle.
I am planning to keep the car for at least 4 years, so I want to be sure of my decition.
thank u!!!!!!! :lemon:
Thanks for the suggestion.My brother a serious back door mechanic said the Hondas back then are very reliable.
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regards,
kyfdx
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I just bought a 2005 gls, but it is also the special edition two tone black with red. i was trying to see if any one knew more info about .all i know is that it is rare.I am having a hard time even finding anything on it at all.
thanks- a
It is referred to as the Flynt Edition.
Certified Used at a Toyota Dealership (basic warranty)
55k miles
$10,500
$1000 downpayment
7.49% APR on a 48 month loan
I haven't finished buying it yet and I can still get the extended warranty, or back out entirely. Should I get the extra warranty? Did I get a good overall value?
Is a 55k miles, year 2000 going to last me a couple years or am I going to be sinking serious cash into it???
Thanks for any thoughts. My daughter is in the market for her first car.
Thanks for your help!! I appreciate it!!
Steve (NJ) Jeepster53@aol.com
The Beetle Convertible is FUN, FUN, FUN. You won't regret getting one!
Belaircarguy.
Thanks again for your help. Best of luck with your car!! Enjoy the nice weather coming up!
Our SE model has the power top. You do have to unlatch the top (above the mirror) and then just push the button. It will lock in place in the down position. Then just push the button again to raise the top. Again, you have to then latch it in place. A very tight fitting top - virtually no wind noise and also warm (this winter has been very cold and the car is not drafty).
I have taken this car on a 500 mile (on way) drive with my daughter. The front seats are very comfortable and the car rides very well (expressway driving at 65-70 mph). I would not hesitate at all taking the bug on long trips, other than you do have limited trunk space. Handling is superb - no blowing around behind large trucks or cross winds.
Good luck.