Clutch1st ok, 2nd gear then noise, then 3rd gear no noise running.....but smell

Hi, my name is Devin. I am an auto repair expert with the Car Genius team here at RepairPal. So sorry to hear you're having trouble with your vehicle. The issues your Beetle has, such as the noise, loss of power, and smell, are often related to a clutch problem. If the clutch is slipping or has excessive wear, it could cause all three of those symptoms. If it is a clutch issue, it might require replacing the clutch disk, pressure plate, flywheel, and possibly a few other components. Clutch repairs can be a little pricy, but I recommend having a trusted shop inspect the clutch components to see what needs to be replaced. If you need more advice, have any other questions about your vehicle, or would like to get connected to a RepairPal Certified shop near you, we have you covered. Give us a call at 877-913-1554, and we will happily help you out!