2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Pros: Styling, Interior roominess, handling and stability (a bit choppy)Mileage, ease of driving, quality materials

Cons: Seat adjustment controls are too quirky, could use some chrome/rubber dress up along "running boards"

The Bottom Line: Newer diesels can run on biodiesel fuels which save money. They are cleaner than ever and very dependable.

Review: Purchased July 31st after researching fuel efficient cars, we decided to give VW a try even though Consumer Reports consistently pans VW for below average reliability. This Bug came with the option one package including power 2 way sun roof and the ...

Pros: Power, Updated Styling, Option packages

Cons: 2.5L is a new engine

The Bottom Line: If you have been waiting to buy a Beetle or Mini Cooper this is a great new option. Lots of power and great price tag.

Review: We previously had a 2000 New Beetle with a 2.0L 5sp with 80K miles. We decided we liked the updated looks especially the front and rear lower valences. So we bought a 2006. The biggest and most notable improvement must be the new 2.5L 5 cyl. What a ...

Pros: Great looks; quick; handles great; good gas mileage; very comfortable on trips. Snug, leakproof top.

Cons: Very small; really a two-passenger car in spite of four seats; trunk is a joke.

The Bottom Line: Buy this car if there's only two of you and you have the 25k and want a fun, fast bug that turns heads. Probably a collector's item down the road.

Review: This is the third newer VW we have owned; we also had a 2002 Golf (great car!) and a 2001 Cabrio convert. And we've probably owned about a dozen old Beetles over the years. So we are quite familiar with VWs. This is one of the "funnest" cars we have ever ...