[doc] Re: New Beetle
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[doc] Re: New Beetle
- From: "jamesrguk" <James_rg@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 09 Nov 2005 08:26:09 -0000
Paul,
I had a 2Ltr petrol Beetle as a company car for about a year and my
job requires me to constantly review Volkswagens vehicles as they are
our main supplier, so here's my opinion.
GOOD POINTS:
very nice to drive and held the road superbly
Lots of adjustment on the seats/steering to get a good driving position
Supprisingly little body roll when you consider its high stance
Loads of headroom in the front
The boot was a reasonable size when you consider the cars shape
Solid as a rock, no rattles or squeeks after the 20,000miles I put on
it over the year. (typical VW quality)
NOT SO GOOD:
Only 2 seats in the back (2+2)
Limited head room in the back
Didn't seem too good on fuel 30-35mpg (but it was a 2Ltr petrol)
They haven't sold terribly well, perhaps they had lost touch with what
people loved about the original? so I assume this will effect residual
values.
All VW's come with a 3 year/60,000mile warranty so you should be able
to get one with some warranty remaining if you have enough money.
Hope this is of some use.
James RG
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