 I love the look of the Beetle, it looks like a smiling face.  I however, am not smiling anymore because of the numerous repair bills, including replacing the tail, head, and brake light bulbs all of the time.  I have replaced the auto window switches numerous times.  I have had my car for 8+ years and I expect to replace and repair things, but this car is nickel and dimeing me to death!  It's a horrible feeling taking your car somewhere and not being sure you will be able to get back home.  I had to replace a plastic component in the gear shift that broke and I could not get out of third gear, then some months later, a gear shift cable broke and I couldn't get out of 2nd gear.  Time for a new car!