Anyone test drive the 2012 Beetle?

HKYStormFront · 03-29-2012, 02:56 PM

yea seriously^ probably in the top 3 most ugly/awkward/repulsive vehicles ever made. i'm still not sure how they sold other than their sheer utility but there were plenty of other vehicles out there in a similar category

TerribleONE · 03-29-2012, 03:00 PM

mick · 02-28-2013, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by mjd77

Just curious as you can now get the turbocharged GTI engine and a 6-speed manual in the Beetle...and at least the new design looks a hell of a lot better than the old one. I don't think a guy would have to be embarrassed to be seen in one anymore. Wondering how the performance/feel differs from the GTI hatchback, if at all.

I got a 2013 2.5L model because I didn't want to drive my camaro to work. it's very quiet and comfortable, a good DD and the insurance premium is very low. Women still like it

6MT · 02-28-2013, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by mick

I got a 2013 2.5L model because I didn't want to drive my camaro to work. it's very quiet and comfortable, a good DD and the insurance premium is very low. Women still like it

Sure does look like a TT.

mick · 02-28-2013, 07:29 PM

I am surprised how big it is. It looks wider than the 2SS Camaro in this pic. I don't think it really is, but it's definitely much bigger than the last Beetle.

ajc1884 · 03-01-2013, 07:18 AM

The question is......can it beat our Z's in a race?

mick · 03-01-2013, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ajc1884

The question is......can it beat our Z's in a race?

no way. the Z seems faster to speeds than even my 2SS.
the only things the Beetle does better is it rides softer, is quieter, and gets better gas mileage

6MT · 03-02-2013, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by mick

no way. the Z seems faster to speeds than even my 2SS.
the only things the Beetle does better is it rides softer, is quieter, and gets better gas mileage

I think he was joking.

mick · 03-02-2013, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

I think he was joking.

Yeah but my point is I got the vw for a dd and it's more practical (to me) than my 370z nismo

UNKNOWN_370 · 03-02-2013, 02:35 PM

There's something about a German car that's shaped like a Nazi helmet that's not very appealing.

mick · 03-02-2013, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

There's something about a German car that's shaped like a Nazi helmet that's not very appealing.

That's because you are a male. My female friends like it just fine

DEpointfive0 · 03-02-2013, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by mick

That's because you are a male. My female friends like it just fine

But I still wouldn't be caught dead in one, LOL

mick · 03-02-2013, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

But I still wouldn't be caught dead in one, LOL

Hehe that's one of the reasons why I got the beetle. When my wrx gets here, the beetle will have to be parked outside and having a car that most guys dislike is exactly what I want

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