Used Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet (2003 - 2010) Review Review by David Ross on 18 Dec 2006 Last Updated: 24 Sep 2009 3 Four years after the 'new' Beetle was launched, Volkswagen introduced the convertible version - an obvious step for a car that appeals to those after something fun and stylish. Adding open-air enjoyment to the Beetle certainly makes it more enjoyable, but it's let down in key areas. Latest Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet review Summary Driving & Performance Equipment Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Owners' Reviews Also Consider Facts & Figures Gallery Iconic style, easy to open roof, well built, economical TDI available Cramped in the back, limited and tricky to access boot space, lacks refinement, roof looks ugly when folded down New price range: £14,460 - £22,950 Used price range: £580 - £3,567 View all used prices Summary Parkers Rating: 3 out of 5 Four years after the 'new' Beetle was launched, Volkswagen introduced the convertible version - an obvious step for a car that appeals to those after something fun and stylish. Adding open-air enjoyment to the Beetle certainly makes it more enjoyable, but it's let down in key areas. The roof doesn't stow away neatly and looks ugly when folded down, while the handling is below par, not helped by lacklustre steering.On the plus side, it's well built and reliable as well as being reasonable quiet with the roof up at motorway speeds. However, newer convertibles offer better value for money. It was facelifted slightly in 2005 with new bumpers and lights. Parkers Ratings Overall 3 out of 5 Performance 3.5 out of 5 Handling 3 out of 5 Comfort 2 out of 5 Practicality 1.5 out of 5 Behind the wheel 3 out of 5 Safety 3.5 out of 5 Reliability 3.5 out of 5 Running costs 3.5 out of 5 Green credentials 2.5 out of 5 Buying used 3.5 out of 5 Selling 3.5 out of 5 Equipment 3 out of 5 What owners say... “ Comfortable - very versus a couple of other test drives in different makes. ” 5 out of 5 Lisa McGovern , 24 Mar 2014 ... read more “ Small enough for day to day use but big enough to take 4 adults. ” 5 out of 5 Mary Peeters , 26 Sep 2013 ... read more “ nothing!! its just fun. but its not too pricey to tax and good mpg. ” 5 out of 5 Anonymous , 29 Mar 2008 ... read more See all Owners' Reviews Read the full facts and figures about this car Compare this car to other cars Next steps View 34 used Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolets for sale Get an Insurance QuoteRead 7 owners' reviews Tweet Other Volkswagen reviews Continue to: Driving & Performance
“ Comfortable - very versus a couple of other test drives in different makes. ” 5 out of 5 Lisa McGovern , 24 Mar 2014 ... read more
“ Small enough for day to day use but big enough to take 4 adults. ” 5 out of 5 Mary Peeters , 26 Sep 2013 ... read more
“ nothing!! its just fun. but its not too pricey to tax and good mpg. ” 5 out of 5 Anonymous , 29 Mar 2008 ... read more