Why the VW Beetle is a Great Used Car

1998 Volkswagen New Beetle Review & Drive | Stillwater Minnesota | The Garage USA Welcome to The Garage USA! Today I’m taking you for a drive in this 1998 Volkswagen New Beetle here in beautiful Stillwater, Minnesota. Originally introduced in 1997 for the 1998 model year, the New Beetle brought a fresh, retro-inspired design based on the classic Beetle but with modern features like a front-engine, front-wheel drive layout. 🚗 In This Video: Overview of the 1998 VW New Beetle design & specs Interior space and comfort review (including heated seats!) Storage capacity with rear folding seats Driving impressions: city and highway ride quality Ownership costs and fuel economy Maintenance experience and transmission concerns History and discontinuation of the New Beetle 🔍 Vehicle Details: Engine: 2.0L 4-cylinder, 115 horsepower Transmission: 4-speed automatic (maintenance-free) Fuel economy: approx. 19.2 MPG Storage: 12 cu ft standard, 27.1 cu ft with rear seats folded Purchased in 2018 for $1,876 total cost Over 16,000 miles driven with minimal maintenance costs ⚠️ Note: Maintenance-free transmission is starting to show shifting problems — a known issue with this model. 💡 Who Should Watch? If you’re interested in affordable used cars, retro designs, or want an honest take on the Volkswagen New Beetle, this video gives you a real-world driving and ownership experience after several years on the road. 👍 Like, share, comment, and subscribe for more car reviews, restorations, and driving impressions here on The Garage USA! #VolkswagenNewBeetle #VWBeetleReview #UsedCarReview #1998Volkswagen #NewBeetleDrive #CarReview #thegarageusa #StillwaterMinnesota #newbeetle #vwbeetle    • Volkswagen Beetle Convertible