 I purchased the car of my dreams an aqua blue Beetle convertible, little did I know, my dreams would turn into a nightmare.  Since purchasing this car last year it has been in the shop 12 times.  I did not have it in for minor repairs these were all MAJOR!  New transmission, new computer system, the top broke 2 times, the heating and cooling system failed 3 times and the car overheated twice.  This car a piece of junk and I would not recommend it to ANYBODY. When Volkswagen was contacted regarding these issues, I basically got a so what tough luck response. SHAME ON VOLKSWAGEN.  