The Volkswagen Beetle, yay or nay?
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Definitely get one newer than 2004. I bought a 2000 beetle new and had problems with it. We kept if for about a year then traded it in. I have always loved the VW Beetle and was upset to get a 'lemon'. Many people have told me I didn't wait long enough before buying one-they had to have their 'bugs' worked out. They are very nice, more than you'd expect. They're also safe! I would love to get another one someday, whether it's a classic or a new one.
Mine are from Ikea
Yep I see that kind of flower a lot but I think mostly it's pink, yellow or white if I'm not mistaken. It's like every time I see the Bug on the road, the interior always have this flower.
Wow, this thread is almost 2.5 years old. Now that the op is 18, I wonder how it worked out. Prior to 2004, the manual beetles were reliable ( and even moreso than the newer models due to the ALH engine if running biodiesel). My friend has one ( that turned me on to these), a 2002 with 130,000 with not one major problem, other than scheduled maintenance. The autos weren't recommended in general since they were a ticking timebomb. After that, they improved the autos with the PD (but I'd still recommend a manual for reliability, personally.) It really depends on what kind of beetle you're interested in will determine the best year/tranmission. I wanted a TDI so I went to the TDI forum for the best advice since there are gurus on there that specialize in vw,s. There's a new beetle forum that's fun too. I got a bright orange beetle as a commuter since it gets 50 mpg, and I drive almost two hrs north a few times a month, but I find myself driving more around town than my other car.
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I'm still driving mine and it's been a good little car. I think I posted a pic on one of the other pages
What color/model are you thinking of getting?
What color/model are you thinking of getting?
I bought my third one last year, it's a 2009.
My previous one were a 2001 and a 2003 and I had no problems.
I have had no issues with reliability. I drove it in the Midwest and had no problems with snow in the winter.
I am also blind in one eye (well, almost blind) and have severe depth perception issues and can park it without a problem.
The warranty is great, the new "no maintenance for 3 years" thing is also a money saver.
I am currently leasing mine, but I will purchase it at the end. This has been the only car I've desired since 1998....so I figure why fight it and just buy it!
Mine is called "heavenly blue".
My previous one were a 2001 and a 2003 and I had no problems.
I have had no issues with reliability. I drove it in the Midwest and had no problems with snow in the winter.
I am also blind in one eye (well, almost blind) and have severe depth perception issues and can park it without a problem.
The warranty is great, the new "no maintenance for 3 years" thing is also a money saver.
I am currently leasing mine, but I will purchase it at the end. This has been the only car I've desired since 1998....so I figure why fight it and just buy it!
Mine is called "heavenly blue".
At this point, the New Beetle has been in its current incarnation for what, 12 years, and most of the electrical/transmission/engine problems (is any) have been ironed out. If you bought a Beetle from 2003ish forward, I'd doubt you'd have any problems at all.
Also, this might have been noted already, but this year is the last year before a break and a redesign.
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