1999 Volkswagen New Beetle

2.0L 4 Cylinder Gasoline Fuel

manuel, 5 speed

3vwcc21c7xm432131

General Description: 1999 VW Beetle with approximately 175,896 miles. White with a gray interior. The car shows normal wear for a car with 176k miles. The engine light is currently on because of a bad sensor. Because of this, this car will NOT pass North Carolina state inspections. Because my mechanic said it would cost $850 for a new sensor it has been driven minimally the past year. This car does run, but needs a good tune-up. If your state does not require state inspections than you can get a really good deal on this car. This car can also be purchased as a parts car because there is NO RESERVE and it will sell to the highest bidder guaranteed. I purchased the car from a dealer in 2002 and have taken excellent care of it, and have used only pure synthetic oil changed every 3500 - 5000 miles, This car was used for a 150 mile daily commute to and from work. These highway miles are the reason why this is a high mileage car.A $500.00 NON-REFUNDABLE security deposit is required within 48 hours of the auction closing. Please do not bid if you are unable to pay the $500.00 NON-REFUNDABLE security deposit within 48 hours of the auction closing. The remainig balance is required within seven days of the auction closing. Miscellaneous: The tires have decent tread left on them. The timing belt was replaced at 100,000 miles The clutch was replaced at 150,000 miles The air conditioner does NOT work.It needs a new compressor. The VW hub cap emblems were stolen on three tires when my wife drove it in the inner city for work. The battery needs to be replaced. The radio and cassette player work. Does NOT leak oil and does not need topping off between oil changes. The driver's seat has a tear on the edge. The remote key is lost. It only comes with the standard key so a new key will need to be reprogrammed if the remote "switch blade" key is desired. Odometer Readings: Due to demo test drives and mechanical inspections, the mileage of the vehicle represented might be slightly different than the mileage stated when the vehicle was first listed on eBay. Bidding: Your bid constitutes a legally binding contract to purchase this vehicle. Please do not bid if you're not seriously interested or financially able to purchase this vehicle. Please read eBay's "User Agreement". Bidder's Age: You must be 18 years of age or older to bid. Buyer's Inspection: We do our best to disclose all information known about this vehicle for auction. We welcome a Buyer's Inspection. Edmunds.com Review of the "new" Beetle The New Beetle is a bundle of contradictions. It's a blast from the past and a gateway to the 21st century. It's small but it's safe. It's pretty but it can also be pretty powerful. Volkswagen's New Beetle debuted at the 1998 North American International Auto Show in Detroit to classic 60s tunes and daisies dotting the dashboards. As a Volkswagen executive said, "It's the birth of a legend, a love affair continued, a dream come true." The VW folks dubbed it a car that makes people smile. We certainly did. Mixing design elements from the old Beetle of the flower power era with modern technology and luxuries, the Concept 1 design study that was presented at the same show in 1994 has become a reality. A groovy, cool, or baaaad one depending on your age. The trademark Beetle body shape is immediately recognizable, though it shares no parts with the old Beetle. It's both larger (161.1 inches in length and 96.3 cubic feet inside) and more powerful than its predecessor and the engine is no longer in the back. The car is available with a 115-horsepower 2.0-liter four-banger. With 16-inch wheels and wide tires, cruising in the New Beetle "may remind you of the first time you drove the go-cart around the track," said a company official. This car is not just for nostalgic Baby Boomers, according to Volkswagen. Its appeal crosses all lines of age, race, and class. Its target audience is men, women, and young people or people who are simply young at heart. "The company that loves people" wants drivers. And essentially, they want you, whoever you are. The safety system features energy-absorbing crush zones, pretensioning safety belts, daytime running lights, dual airbags and optional side airbags for front-seat passengers. Other cool standard features include four beverage holders, a remote locking system, anti-theft alarm, a passenger assist handle above the glove compartment, driver and passenger height adjusters, mesh pockets on the doors, and a bud vase on the dash. Nice touch. Volkswagen says you'll want to hug this car when you see it; we say you'll have to have it. Especially after we tell you how much (or how little) it will cost you. The base price for the New Beetle with a 2.0-liter engine is a shade less than $16,000. The icing on the cake for this ultra-happy automobile is the array of fun, cheerful colors that are available: red, yellow, white and black in non-metallic finish, and silver, bright blue, (lime) green and dark blue in metallic hues. It's Beetle-mania all over again.