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« on: August 07, 2007, 09:46:33 pm »
Picture Gallery:  2007 VW New Beetle Convertible     | Day 1


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2007 VW New Beetle Conv.
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This week I'll be driving a vehicle that I have to say is probably the least masculine of anything I have ever driven -- not that that is a bad thing.  Not so new anymore, the New Beetle is now in its tenth year on the market -- oh, how time flies. More ...
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« Reply #1 on: August 07, 2007, 09:58:26 pm »
Not quite 10 years yet.   First year New Beetles were 1998 models that started selling in spring of 1998 if I recall.
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« Reply #2 on: August 07, 2007, 10:42:51 pm »
Two-point-slow?  You're ripping me off, dude...  Grin

Don't forget to make good use of that little vase near the driver's seat.   Wink  Cheesy

Have fun!   hello
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« Reply #3 on: August 07, 2007, 11:04:23 pm »
Well, should be an interesting week for you then. I can't imagine a car I would rather have less than a new Beetle vert....we'll see.
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« Reply #4 on: August 08, 2007, 12:06:02 am »
Brig, will you be sending him a flower for the vase?  Grin 

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« Reply #5 on: August 08, 2007, 12:08:32 am »
Quote from: ovr50 on August 07, 2007, 11:04:23 pm
Well, should be an interesting week for you then. I can't imagine a car I would rather have less than a new Beetle vert....we'll see.

I Agree  Nothing says estrogen like the New Beetle.  Wink
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« Reply #6 on: August 08, 2007, 03:18:59 am »
I wonder what sales are like on this thing now compared to last century... probably very slow going these days.
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« Reply #7 on: August 08, 2007, 04:45:40 am »
Yeah come on JB what's your favourite flower?

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« Reply #8 on: August 08, 2007, 08:49:22 am »
Quote from: MD on August 08, 2007, 12:08:32 am
Quote from: ovr50 on August 07, 2007, 11:04:23 pm
Well, should be an interesting week for you then. I can't imagine a car I would rather have less than a new Beetle vert....we'll see.

I Agree  Nothing says estrogen like the New Beetle.  Wink

God....I hate that it has that stigma!!  Just think of it as a rounded out 911!!   Wink
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« Reply #9 on: August 08, 2007, 09:13:43 am »
over my dead body!
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« Reply #10 on: August 08, 2007, 09:20:52 am »
Quote from: carcrazed on August 08, 2007, 09:13:43 am
over my dead body!

OK then....you are dead to me!!   
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« Reply #11 on: August 08, 2007, 09:24:03 am »
Quote from: Beetlejuice on August 08, 2007, 08:49:22 am
Quote from: MD on August 08, 2007, 12:08:32 am
Quote from: ovr50 on August 07, 2007, 11:04:23 pm
Well, should be an interesting week for you then. I can't imagine a car I would rather have less than a new Beetle vert....we'll see.

I Agree  Nothing says estrogen like the New Beetle.  Wink

God....I hate that it has that stigma!!  Just think of it as a rounded out 911!!   Wink

It's part of the territory BJ.....Wink
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« Reply #12 on: August 08, 2007, 10:00:01 am »
That fuel guage looks a tad awkward because 1/2 doesn't look quite half (to match the tach?). I guess the red mark indicators mean you're running on fumes?

I miss the orange ones  Grin  Or the Turbo S from the US.
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« Reply #13 on: August 08, 2007, 10:05:42 am »
James, you need to change your signature, its okay, its us, we know.
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« Reply #14 on: August 08, 2007, 10:07:58 am »
Quote from: Beetlejuice on August 08, 2007, 08:49:22 am
Quote from: MD on August 08, 2007, 12:08:32 am
Quote from: ovr50 on August 07, 2007, 11:04:23 pm
Well, should be an interesting week for you then. I can't imagine a car I would rather have less than a new Beetle vert....we'll see.
I Agree  Nothing says estrogen like the New Beetle.  Wink
God....I hate that it has that stigma!!  Just think of it as a rounded out 911!!   Wink


Any car that has a cute round eyed, smiley face of a front and comes with a flower vase as standard equipment is NOT marketed to the male of the species.  Roll Eyes

Now if it came with an available gun rack, then...  Shocked
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« Reply #15 on: August 08, 2007, 10:20:23 am »
..Cor look @ the Rack on that one..................

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« Reply #16 on: August 08, 2007, 10:25:40 am »
Quote from: sirAQUAMAN64 on August 08, 2007, 10:00:01 am
That fuel guage looks a tad awkward because 1/2 doesn't look quite half (to match the tach?). I guess the red mark indicators mean you're running on fumes?

I miss the orange ones  Grin  Or the Turbo S from the US.

Actually, I've calculated that there is approximately 10-12 litres left when the red indicators are hit.  The gauge does seem to move faster when it's down in that range, however.
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« Reply #17 on: August 08, 2007, 10:37:20 am »
Quote from: random006 on August 08, 2007, 10:07:58 am
Quote from: Beetlejuice on August 08, 2007, 08:49:22 am
Quote from: MD on August 08, 2007, 12:08:32 am
Quote from: ovr50 on August 07, 2007, 11:04:23 pm
Well, should be an interesting week for you then. I can't imagine a car I would rather have less than a new Beetle vert....we'll see.
I Agree  Nothing says estrogen like the New Beetle.  Wink
God....I hate that it has that stigma!!  Just think of it as a rounded out 911!!   Wink


Any car that has a cute round eyed, smiley face of a front and comes with a flower vase as standard equipment is NOT marketed to the male of the species.  Roll Eyes

Now if it came with an available gun rack, then...  Shocked

Well...I admit that the vase is an issue, but the MINI also has a cute round eye, smiley face look.  And that car is just as COOL!!
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« Reply #18 on: August 08, 2007, 10:59:00 am »
Quote from: UmroAyyar on August 08, 2007, 10:05:42 am
James, you need to change your signature, its okay, its us, we know.

I did... last night.  Refresh Wink
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« Reply #19 on: August 08, 2007, 11:10:26 am »
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Quote from: UmroAyyar on August 08, 2007, 10:05:42 am
James, you need to change your signature, its okay, its us, we know.

I did... last night.  Refresh Wink

oh...okay.  Grin  Embarrassed RunAway
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