10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
45,000 miles

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problem #1

Jul 262006

Beetle 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 45,000 miles
: the contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the vehicle was involved in a front-end collision. The hydraulic rod holding the hood up detached and entered through the windshield glass. The contact incurred wrist and ankle injuries in the collision. A police report was filed, and the vehicle was towed to an impound lot.

- Eagle, ID, USA

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