 For the most part, this was a reliable 
little car and fun to drive.  Like most 
VW's it was a rough ride but it was the 
roomiest, most relaible convertible 
around...
Until the oil light come at 60K.  I 
changed the oil but it was still on.  I 
brought it in and the dealership said 
it was a comoputer problem and would 
cost at least $800 to fix.  Otherwise, 
the car was fine.  A week later, the 
engine seized.  Neither the dealership 
nor VW accepted any responsibility.  I 
will never buy a VW again.  I really 
like the Beetle but I don't want to 
give my business to a "take-your-money-
and-run" company!