Back from the Brink! CAR WIZARD's $700 Turbo S Beetle restored to almost new! HOOVIE test drives!

[@p-townshankzilla2654]

Wizard is the only man, who has ever made me even consider a new beetle

[@allusernamesistaken]

This video convinced me to NEVER touch a new beetle..

[@paulds65]

@ jetta and golf are the EXACT same car in terms of suspension, engine and gearbox. Same platform.

[@seeburg10]

@Not Hitler oh jeez get off it already

[@7633J]

Right? Now I know!!

[@Ray_the_Jackal]

Bailey Hatfield if you want a fun car with that 1.8T, get a B5 Audi A4 or VW Passat. Excellent cars, I have a 5 speed wagon with 284,000 miles

[@mgmcd1]

The Beard Of Knowledge said, “hire a professional for the headliner.” That is some good knowledge to have.

[@brogenville]

Actually, knowing when you can do something yourself, and when to ask for help, is pretty worthwhile knowledge.

[@davidparker9676]

@@brogenville He should have followed that advice on the exhaust too. That welding & tubing.....ugh......

[@joshuafuller9898]

He did everything right, he just tried to church it up with an unsuitable material.

[@AttilaTheHun333333]

TBH you can totally do the headliner yourself.

[@12yearssober]

David Parker If it works who cares?

[@patwildgen4259]

Man Hoovie had me laughing through most of this, him just awkwardly being in the shots

[@jeff7.629]

Hoovie photo bombing or is that video bombing?

[@muskokamike127]

Him and the wizard are literally like abbott and costello. With Wizard being Abbott and Hoovie being Costello.

[@JamesAllmond]

@@muskokamike127 throw in some JR and they almost make me want to move to Kansas...almost...

[@garfixit]

What about the used panty reference 🤔

[@thebonefish]

Wizard should drop more of his stare into the void looking into the camera moves while Hoovie talks

[@katherineflores8036]

I wanted to cry when I saw the flower, that was so sweet ❤

[@mrs.yelloweagle]

Me too because it’s the one l was trying to order but they are sending the white one.

[@markiangooley]

The VW OEM vases are easily available on eBay and I’m glad someone sent one...

[@debbienye6002]

The Turbo S has a fancier vase. Has the dimpled rim around the top of it, matching the dimples on the steering wheel, gearshift knob, door locks. Genuine TS vases are rare, and I have two...

[@starhope9630]

​@@debbienye6002 I have one of those Beetle 'Turbo S' vases that is brand new OEM...and still in the original packaging! It's clear with a silver ring at the top...that has six dimples around it.

[@labradormcgraw]

I haven't been watching The Wizard for long; he's still fairly new to me. But I've already seen over 50 of his videos, so that must mean his channel's got a certain appeal. Bravo.

[@spdodger]

The Bob Ross of mechanics.

[@bianco996]

I like this video, seeing you guys interact as just friends is nice.

[@muskokamike127]

I say they're abbott and costello.

[@metagen77]

Mrs. Wizard is a real treasure! 💪

[@gravityskeptic8697]

Did you know that the wizard met her by rubbing an old lamp 😉

[@colingoldthorpe5918]

Its great with the Wizard, John Ross, Car Ninja and Hoovie in the same town putting out some awesome videos. Congrats guys you fill,our time with great Content

[@theyunglos]

Car Ninja have a youtube !?!?! 👀👀👀👀👀

[@colingoldthorpe5918]

theyunglos velocity garage !!!!!

[@feron450]

It is an awesome combo these 4 I’m very grateful for the content they put out

[@lancairw867]

Agreed 👍🏼. All make a great content with that Mid West down to earth attitude 👍🏼👍🏼.

[@chrisbrzon3917]

We have owned a 2002 Black Turbo S since January 2003. Bought it from original owner at about 10k miles. About 166k now. I really love this little car too. 2 clutches. 2 water pumps. 2 timing belts. 1 after valve destruction. Half shafts. Alternator. New condenser (hole). ECM flash to eliminate pass key. New cluster. The list goes on and on, but will prolly never sell him. Darth Bug.

[@fvdm777za2]

“I’ve not had any problems with the clutch.” Till Hoovie drove it anyway 😂

[@peterdaniel66]

So the guy works on all sorts of exotics and finds enjoyment in a lowly beetle.. Thats how you identify a true car guy!

[@Bizija123]

The turbo S Bug is super fun to drive, 6 spd and is likely in the 200 range HP since Wizard said PSI boost is in the 20's. I've owned a Bug 1.8T (non S) and it was reliable and fun.

[@tiko4621]

@@Bizija123 the mk4 GLI is great too

[@gratefuldean69]

From one Turbo S Beetle owner/New Beetle enthusiast to another Thank you SOOO MUCH Car Wizard for rescuing this beautiful car! I hope you get many happy trouble free miles from your War Tortle. Much love to you Wizard ❤✌

[@ts31966]

I second that!!! I own the TDI version of this car. It is fun to watch your experience on this car. I drove one of these cars in stock form and it was fast! I would love to drive your tuned car. You are right Wizard in your analysis of the finance of fixing the turbo S. But these are rare cars, they are not making them, and I do not see a replacement for them. I also agree that these cars are fast, street legal go carts. Extremely fun, and interesting to look at for some reason. The seats are comfortable, plenty of headroom, great visibility. VW made an affordable Porsche, styled like the old 911. But this car quickly got unofficially branded as a girl car so sales died.☹️ I look forward to your brake upgrade you spoke of. Great car Wizard and you are my favorite car channel on KZbin.

[@louvendran7273]

@@ts31966 Your car with a tune, larger inter cooler and turbo is a demon. One of my buddies years ago had an Ibiza with a similar engine that was tuned. It produced almost 600nm of torque. That little car was a monster. Happy driving and greetings from Auckland.

[@NOWAY-jw3iq]

@@ts31966 , putting a flower vase and flower in the car kinda made it obvious.

[@radicalron65]

That a very big HOPE....many trouble free miles is non-existent with these.... Head gasket is next within the next 4 months....

[@radicalron65]

And God forbid he had that nightmare design of engineering automatic transmission.....

[@krisi.2011]

The wizard is such a great, kind man and his wife is super nice... so nice to see down to earth people... love the channel and thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@maxcactus7]

You fellas make such a great team! Love both your channels and never miss a video. I really enjoy watching the serial projects. Keep them coming.

[@stuffaroundthehouse655]

That's awesome that somebody sent you that flower, very cool!

[@debbienye6002]

Thank you so much for saving this Turbo S. I own a 2002 Turbo S (my third one!) and am slowly fixing it up. I am no longer afraid to drive it, but it needs some more work. I love my VWs!

[@JimmyPtheman]

I own a 1.8t VW Corrado but I'm also looking for a Turbo S beetle. Fun little cars!

[@debbienye6002]

I am in awe of Corrados! Someday, I'd like to add one to my collection...LOL Get a Turbo S! The 6-speed Turbo S is so much fun to drive, it should be illegal!

[@JeanRalphAviles]

Wizard, Adela and I were happy to see you liked the flower! Wartortle is now complete.

[@jamesbrooks7683]

Love that y'all are such good friends! It really makes the videos entertaining! Even the silent parts aren't awkward because I know you guys are so comfortable with each other.

[@shtopfl5247]

A lot of people even put real flowers in the beetles and give them water and maintain the soil it’s so cute 😍😄 A heart from the wizard , YESSSS 😄👍🏻 greetings from VW home 🇩🇪

[@K1STG-Fred]

You killed Hoovie a little inside when you opened that flower package. 😆

[@seeburg10]

The Wizard and Tyler are a great team; real pals and it shows.

[@DonPablo2011]

You two together are like Samcracc and Rich rebuilds. Good friends having a laugh.

[@lancairw867]

With the Beetle and flowers 🌸 I was thinking more of Ace and Gary 😂 The Ambiguously Gay Duo ( the snl cartoon 😆👍🏼

[@SynchroSk8]

As a VW Beetle enthusiast, to see this special Turbo S brought back to life, delights me. I’m so glad Hoovie found this for you.

[@terminal-velocity111]

Please keep the Beetle. It’s such a cool car! You’ve saved it from a salvage yard.

[@mafiacopies]

With all the "KZbin" auto channels out there .... I must say this is a "breath of fresh air". Very genuine and down to earth.... Respect to you both and thanks

[@randerson4124]

Video starts Hoovie prances into frame like a ballerina I spew my drink DAMN IT!

[@22cj57]

ha same

[@md2k8]

The 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle Turbo S is now complete and it is now reliable enough to be on the road for a long time. Also, it has the 1.8 L turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 180 horsepower and it has the six-speed manual transmission. These older, Volkswagen New Beetles are great vehicles to buy. Thanks.

[@mattpovah5952]

Hoovie dancing in the background made me chortle heartily.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

Was it a Warchortle?

[@bigogrobot]

You finally got her done! Good for El Capitan Wizard. I hope you enjoy that beauty for many days to come. Kudos to you for your passion to devote yourself self for restoring (almost fully)and a true classic that will inspire more people to do the same. I remember when this fantastic machine made its way on the scene. I’ve always wanted one but as I grew older the desire was abandoned. I hope this true classic treats you well in many days to come. 🤙

[@jimmurihiku8009]

Last time Mrs Wizard gets Hoovie to test drive.🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MrWobble666]

Please keep on doing updates on Wartortle. Having a New Beetle, I find them facinating. Thank you for the videos so far. As for the heater control and dashboard, if you replace the cabin/pollen filter, you'll have to take it apart anyway, and it can be done without causing damage (it's not hard, but is a bit tricky). When I replaced my cabin filter, I found some of the insulation missing from under the dash panel, and a ball of it as part of a (thankfully vacated) mouse nest.

[@obsoleteprofessor2034]

Always leave one thing broken. Perfection by man angers the gods.

[@sirsteele]

It is so great to see two friends interacting in a car video like this... pretty much opposites in most ways, they go together well and bring out the best in each other! The icing on the cake is having Mrs. Wizard behind the camera... putting in her two-cents worth. If I see a new Hoovie or Car Wizard has been posted, I click on it right away and hit the thumb's up button before it even starts playing. Because I already know that I'm going to like it!

[@WBush-uc9pe]

0:05 Wizard conjures background dancer! *WOOT!* (probably not legal in Kansas)

[@gdavis29]

Please never stop making videos your information is invaluable.

[@julians7268]

Hovie's pain when he opened the flower out of it's original packaging was hilarious.

[@randerson4124]

NOOOOOO IT JUST LOST 50% OF IT'S VALUE!

[@marcusreynolds5104]

I have an 03 turbo S and I love it. That's why I watched the series on your beetle to take care of mine. Thanks for the info.

[@gratefuldean69]

One more thing, I really like the white and blue special badges Wizard, they look really smart.

[@umbertoyltp]

Handing the keys to Hoovie is one of the bravest acts of kindness, Wizard. May I say that the sound is excellent, it probably helps that both of you wear Lavalier mikes. Kudos to mr. and mrs Wizard!

[@bigdom1978]

Actually the last time hoovie will drive the wizard car 😂

[@vividvulpe9842]

Yesh.

[@petar443]

LOL

[@maqboolusman2914]

Agreed!!!😃😆

[@2tgbbsot]

Mr Wizard what a great Guy. Behind every great guy their is a greater woman. Keep up the fabulous work behind the camera Mrs Wizard.

[@kasemodz]

This was a great collaboration. You two should do your own Wheeler Dealer series. I think it will be great. Hoovie will be Mike and Car Wizard is Ed.

[@VDPEFi]

Always been a big fan of these, I was a VW salesman back in the day and we only used beetles as service loan cars, never demonstrators or company cars because nobody liked them. Therefore they were always full of fuel so I took them and loved it. 2.3 V5 cabriolet was my favourite but extremely rare. The cabriolet also had the amazing speaker setup as standard. As simple as a MK4 golf but somehow much more fun. Just avoid the 1.4 and 1.6 litre ones. Great project wizard.

[@jasonb9629]

You could make some money selling shirts with that War Tortle logo that is on your back window.

[@stevee8318]

And then he would be sued into bankruptcy by Nintendo

[@JaredConnell]

@@stevee8318 definitely don't want to go against Nintendo and their lawyers lol

[@LostParadise_]

Better idea would be the front end of the Beetle with a little wizard hat. No lawsuits!

[@BijahD]

You n Hoov have a nice cooperative franchise going - great job guys!

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

Copyright infringement.

[@MrGTO-ze7vb]

LOL.. being video bombed by Hoovie.. You 2 make a great combo..!! like Laurel and Hardy??

[@godfathermini]

Lol 😂 I love the wizards’s wife that was a nice lil jab

[@Vintaronica]

Wizard is the most patient person ever, hoovie is like one of those kids in school you had to include into your circle of friends because all the parents are close friends and if you didn't include said person a whole lot of pain and sanctions would reign down from the top and effect the whole group of friends..🤣

[@ramielsayed7401]

That's deep. Focus on the VW please.

[@ogonbio8145]

@@ramielsayed7401 hahahha

[@Vintaronica]

@@ramielsayed7401 🤣

[@Nexus.Achiles]

Great show, Wizard. This is such a cool little car, I have essentially the same car with a different body shell, albeit tuned to 210 hp from factory and with Brembo breaks. A SEAT Leon Cupra R from 2003, not sold in the US, you'll find them in Mexico and Europe. I did almost 300k km to this little 1.8 turbo engine from new. Much respected little car in Spain where I live.

[@kenpringle563]

Around 16:30 "quit thinking about used underwear. " 😳😆🤣

[@anasevi9456]

Hoovie is such a true mate, but then again the wizard is worth it as a friend.

[@pmr413]

It's great to see the Wizard and Hoovie joking around. I hope Hoovie gets loads of underwear in the mail after this one. :-) Thanks for the update. ~Pat

[@Jorvik-The-Poor]

I had a MK1 Skoda Octavia vRS with similar 1.8 engine. Replaced the clutch with Carrado VR6, custom exhaust & ECU mapping modes. Made a huge difference to performance. 👍 But after a few years the gearbox dead. Sold it to a VW mechanic. He was happy.

[@Flies2FLL]

When Tyler made the left turn off of the dirt road, he turned onto Hoover road. I'm not kidding!

[@ebt12]

I rewatched this series on the turbo Beetle, and it helped me realize how much I miss my Beetle. Had to give it up because it developed too many pricey problems (steering rack, radiator). My wife and I agree when we can we will get another.

[@deksam101]

7:00 Why doesn't anyone use carbon fiber weave for a headliner fabric? Just glue it up and leaving it as soft fabric. Tint out the back windows.

[@davidburman451]

Got a super clean "Silver" 02 Beetle GLX just waiting for plates before it hits the road. 2.0L 5 sp....sunroof...CD changer.....16" aluminum wheels. Did all new brakes...rotors, calipers, flex lines, EB cables. Frt struts with springs. Bought cheap so we about $2500 Canadain in so far I did all the labour as well. It will be my wife's daily driver but I look forward to some fun in it too. Great videos guys.....love your channel !

[@BA-gn3qb]

Would have been to see Hoovie pulled over for speeding and running that stop sign.

[@MrRez808]

You can really tell how close Wizard and Hoovie are. A great friendship and I enjoy it when they both do video's together.

[@mattszurko2831]

You two are amazing together!! 😂😂 had me laughing and hanging on to every second of the video!

[@vito_413]

I had a MK4 Jetta. I’m not afraid to admit those turbo beetles were pretty cool lol. Great to see one brought back from the dead. 🤟🏻

[@davidhosack2788]

Hey Wizard _ Love the Turbo S - I actually daily drive an '03. Mine needs Bluetooth off the Stock Monsoon stereo- could you provide to a link to the one you used? Love every episode!!!!

[@afpreppie04]

I daily an 01 TDI with the Monsoon and picked on up on eBay for about $70, works great. It plugs in the cd changer port on the back of the radio.

[@davidhosack2788]

Matt I. You got the name or a link, picture? Thanks!

[@debbienye6002]

Fellow TS owner here!

[@mikebigelow561]

Only thing wrong with the turbo Beatles is in the rear.. the rear bumper cover has two cut outs for exhaust but wizard did a double all on one side.. I would have put each one on its side with a wide oval or square tips to match the bumper cover cuts..

[@macclure]

TH - Now I see how much money you do out off me!!! CW - And now I make videos and double all the money!!

[@danr1920]

Whiles I'm not a Beetle fan, it's still great. I understand completely. Great job Wizard.

[@keithbrookshire]

Hoovie really will start getting used underwear in the mail now.

[@chinmi101]

It's so happy if you work for yourself, doing what you like, have friends that share the same hobby.

[@bneyens]

5:12 - Hoovie obviously doesn’t watch Car Wizard’s channel.

[@gavinplunkett977]

My wife has a beetle and she loves it. The car manual says, put a flower in the vase overningt to give the car a fresh smell in the moring, but remove the flower when driving.

[@HachBoxe]

Poor Mrs. Wizard for getting tossed around in the back of the drive.

[@MrWilliam.Stewart]

The banter between you two is gold.

[@noelebbert9322]

finally something good in 2020.

[@timhancock6626]

This is proof that small cars are often the most fun of all to be around. You can use the power, you can chuck them about a bit, and the costs are not bank breaking so they are far less worrysome. You don't get them in the USA, but my kids both run Skoda Fabia 1.2 litre three cylinder cars, and they are an absolute hoot to drive, well made and cost buttons to run.

[@akoubek3]

Would have been funnier had Wizard paused when he said "we" and then saw what Tyler was doing XD

[@stevevisek7422]

What a marvelous little car! So much fun to drive and for so little money. Great job, Car Wizard!

[@chefjefe68]

Given how he shifted WarTortle, I wouldn’t let Hoovie touch my beloved six speed manual 328i.

[@seren1ty755]

Yep. Many people don't know how to release the clutch right.

[@warren_r]

This is without a doubt one of the best KZbin videos I'll watch all year. Nice to see this project done at last.

[@Plu54f0x]

Tyler needed a maid outfit for the intro... would've been perfect xD!

[@nielsdebakker3283]

A pink tutu...

[@gregcrabb3497]

My 2001 TDI Beetle is only worth about $200-300 because it has 287, 000 miles on it. But I'm the ONLY owner and driver it has EVER had and I have every receipt. It costs more to fix things than it's actually worth now...but I still get 50mpg and it's still cheaper than a car payment. I need a headliner now. Just did brakes x4 myself and now I have to fix the heater flaps inside. I still have the original vase with a white VW daisy in it. I have a new Volvo, but I'd rather drive my faithful old bug. It's been the most reliable car I've EVER owned...and believe me, I've owned SEVERAL!

[@AdamIsUrqed]

I'd buy this for 2.5k now. Maybe... if it was signed by Hoovie and Weezard

[@L0RDLUK]

He wouldn't sell it that low methinks :D

[@jth1699]

I have about the same project going - a yellow turbo new beetle from the auction $675.00. It had broken a timing belt and bent all the exhaust valves. I checked a few videos and decided to drop the engine out the bottom.. that was a first for me... so now all I have to do is get it back together and running ... I'm surprised at how much interest there is in the car.. I wont keep it like you are .... good job

[@jmhouck69]

WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD!!!!!!!!!

[@markm0000]

YYYYYYYYYUUUUUUUUUUSSSSSSSS??????????????????????

[@CrashedDreams534]

its WIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD

[@markm0000]

My Passion 4 stuff YYYYYYYYYYYOOOOOOOUUUUUUUU’’’’’’’’’’’’’RRRRRRREEEEEE AAAAAAAA WWWWWWWEEEEEEEZZZZZZZZZZZAAAAAAAAAAARRRRDDDDDDD HHHHHAAAARRRRRRYYYYYYYYYY

[@mattalki]

In my 2001 Golf TDI, I lost the AC and heater core at 320K miles. I decided to do both at the same time. It's not the dash that cracks or breaks when it comes out, it's all the little plastic bits that are never the same again. Things like the center console where it screws to the dash parts snap off, as the plastic gets really brittle. It does go back together fine, but there are gaps where there weren't any and little spots where you wish it was back to the way it used to be. On the other hand... I had heat and AC afterwards, so YMMV.

[@MrWoodyBalto]

Hoovie, we need clarification. Are the used underwear that you receive Mens or Ladies?

[@pichurri1173]

Hum, I wonder which one you would prefer

[@EastCoastGal66]

My husband bought me a baby blue 2004 bug for my birthday. It’s my dream car at age 63. It’s refurbished with a new engine by our friend who is a mechanic. I absolutely love my car. 🚙. My husband wasn’t fond of VW beetles and yet I found him sitting in it listening to a CD😂 i asked him if he was enjoying his new toy🤣

[@archiethedog4515]

$600 for struts on that? I added hood struts to my 2019 Mazda CX-5 for $18 and they work perfectly.

[@nischalr]

suspension struts for $600, not hood strut;)

[@MrWoodyBalto]

I spit out my lunch when he said $600 to change all the fluids.

[@garymagan]

(labour included)

[@archiethedog4515]

@@nischalr ooooooh

[@christiancomputing8771]

😂

[@brianjoyce9742]

These guys work well together. Thx Wizard

[@boilerhousegarage]

The dash looks like shit though, Wizard! You might as well source a beetle/bug dash that doesn't have all those scuffs and wear, then do the heater switch as you fit it.

[@CarWizard]

Have you seen most beetle dashes?

[@cruisingwithcastellio7203]

Nice Beetle Wizard! Ten year owner of one myself. Love my Beetle.

[@circuitsandcigars1278]

Only Beetle I ever truly like War Tortle

[@alanleclair1]

OMG the intro with Hoovie dancing had me in tears!

[@vanderaj]

I had one of the original Turbo Beetles (the 110 kW version) back in 2001. I went to my local haberdashers and bought more gerberas. The local V8 hoons always hated being beaten at the traffic light derby by a dude in a New Beetle with 4 flowers in the vase. Best troll ever. Not a very reliable car, but it was a hoot to drive.

[@rbparker4]

You two have a natural top gear chemistry.

[@jamesharbin8848]

My first car was a 2000 beetle turbo and it is to this day still one of the funest car I've ever driven there sneaky quick

[@ImmortalInflames]

I really like Hoovie being in the WIzards video, it's a nice thing to do - helping each other out!

[@hitachipower95]

You forget the replacement of steering wheel .. i thought you did that also?

[@lelisortiz8557]

What a great repair! You really have a magic hand.

[@Countdown-ct7iv]

Hoovie loves his car wizzard pal and Car wizzard loves his Hovie pal and i love to watch both my two favourite car people in the same video and i also watch Jr go who is another fav of mine, hey Car Wizzard that beetle is awesome, i love how you love that car, you're amazing.

[@valtaylor2574]

i am in the process of working on getting 3 surgeries to regain my quality of life. Once i am done. i want a new model beetle. thanks for the inspiration.

[@Count.Zer0]

Happiest video ever. This is the entertainment I'm looking for!

[@knaramadil]

So glad for your videos! And thank you for your response on where to get the shim kit. Because of you I was able to diagnose and fix the problem. I got the shim kit put in my 04 turbo S yesterday and the sound is gone completely! THANK YOU!