Anyone test drive the 2012 Beetle?

Sibze · 03-29-2012, 12:38 PM

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TerribleONE · 03-29-2012, 12:41 PM

its still fugly...

Sibze · 03-29-2012, 12:43 PM

What people think of the beetle in this thread?

TerribleONE · 03-29-2012, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Sibze

What people think of the beetle in this thread?

You need permission to post pictures of my car...

Bonzo · 03-29-2012, 01:30 PM

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why would you want to? ....the worst vehicle ever conceived

..Now hold on there a minute. I think that distinction goes to our good friends at Nissan. Can you say, CUBE?

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....by man....

We all know it HAD to be designed by a woman. No self respecting man would design a car to be so fracking CUTE.

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with one of appallingly bad levels as to match its predecessor

Well, they sold a crap load of them, to women that is, so who has the last laugh?

bigaudiofanat · 03-29-2012, 01:36 PM

VW = absolute overpriced crap now a days. Use to be quality stuff.

HKYStormFront · 03-29-2012, 03:52 PM

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..Now hold on there a minute. I think that distinction goes to our good friends at Nissan. Can you say, CUBE?

while i'm no fan of the cubical, i'm sure it's 10x better as a vehicle than the abortion that was the "New Beetle"

Sibze · 03-29-2012, 03:55 PM

I see all those ugly cars and raise you with:

HKYStormFront · 03-29-2012, 03:56 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, 04:00 PM

Econ · 03-29-2012, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Sibze

I see all those ugly cars and raise you with:

this thing is actually painful to look at. Everyone that bought one of these is in need of a hug....

Bonzo · 03-29-2012, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Sibze

I see all those ugly cars and raise you with:

That's too nice of a picture. This orange one has the painted bumpers and flares. That's only a -10 on the 0 to 10 scale. To go all the way to -11 you need the plastic showing fenders and flares like on this yellow one.

Bonzo · 03-29-2012, 05:59 PM

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while i'm no fan of the cubical, i'm sure it's 10x better as a vehicle than the abortion that was the "New Beetle"

You are also forgetting the Chevy Chevette. They sold a tons of those too, and oh my, what a POS that thing was. No way the new beetle is/was worse than that thing. I'm sure there are plenty of others too.

HKYStormFront · 03-29-2012, 06:39 PM

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You are also forgetting the Chevy Chevette. They sold a tons of those too, and oh my, what a POS that thing was. No way the new beetle is/was worse than that thing. I'm sure there are plenty of others too.

the "New Beetle" has more recalls than some manufactures have for their entire lineup of cars. granted that doesn't necessarily mean it's the most unreliable car but it's an indicator of shoddy engineering. i worked at a VW dealership and trust me, they are by FAR the worst cars on the road. vette's are known for the problems too but it's no where close to beetles.

mick · 02-28-2013, 08:12 PM

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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

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