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2003 Volkswagen New Beetle Turbo S

Sold at Cars & Bids on May 13, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$4,600Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 15, 2026.

The car

Year
2003
Make and model
Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1)
Generation
New Beetle
Miles shown
172,000
Gearbox
Manual
VIN
3VWFE21C03M417763
Owners
1Likely
Title
Clean
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 42 comparable sales, 64% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$7,525 to $17,175
Median$10,835
Sales behind it42Likely

From 42 sales of the Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1) New Beetle in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $7,525 and $17,175.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
2003 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo S PickupMecum, Jan. 11, 2025MecumJan. 11, 2025$21,000
2001 Volkswagen New Beetle HPA GT6 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, July 22, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 22, 2025$56,690
2004 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 1.8T ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Nov. 17, 2024Bring a TrailerNov. 17, 2024$6,600
2006 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, May 29, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 29, 2026$4,500
2006 Volkswagen New Beetle TDICars & Bids, Sept. 8, 2026Cars & BidsSept. 8, 2026$1,750
2007 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible 2.5Bring a Trailer, May 8, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 8, 2026$8,200
2007 Volkswagen New Beetle 5-Speed Ute ConversionBring a Trailer, Jan. 2, 2026Bring a TrailerJan. 2, 2026$10,670
Original-Owner 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS TDI 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, March 17, 2025Bring a TrailerMarch 17, 2025$6,100