Mexican Beetle ! 2004 Volkswagen VW Bug Ultima Edición Edition Ride My Car Story with Lou Costabile

[@MisterMikeTexas]

Dennis has himself a great piece of automotive history there! I miss the original Beetle here in the States!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Happy to read you enjoy this Beetle :-) Lou

[@billthompson5644]

Lou, that line always cracks me up, "got the right amount of pedals".

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bill, Then I'll keep that line in the videos :-) Lou

[@jeromebreeding3302]

I'd love to have one just like that. I knew they made them in Mexico for years after they stopped selling them stateside. Question is, would it be legal to drive here, and would you be able to get it serviced ?

[@anthonyc1883]

A guy I once knew owned a few classic cars, including a 1957 Chevy. At a car show many years ago before I knew much about the classics, I was walking around with him and spotted a car that I thought looked like his, but a different color. It was a four-door. He brushed it off as "too many doors." lol

[@rosaliaday7218]

Watching you from Mexico, I own one identical one to that one, also stored at home

[@Cartier_specialist]

I love that Aquarius blue color.

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@wesleyAlan9179]

Cool! I drive a 74' standard Beetle...I drive it everyday, everywhere I go. I've had her 4 years now, I love her😁 Great video, guys! Thanks!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Wesley, Happy to read you're enjoying your Beetle :-) Appreciate the kind words on this video, and you're welcome, Lou

[@unclerudy9797]

Love it Lou ! Worked for VW as a salesman in the 80s ! I remember selling some bugs used...I have owned several over the years... Thanks!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Uncle Rudy, Happy to share this one with you, and glad to read you've had some bugs too :-) Lou

[@rskb1957]

It goes to show how "right" the original engineering concept was that it remained fit for purpose for so long. I drove a couple in the 1970s in Australia. They drove with a feeling of "weight" on the road that most small cars of the era didn't have. They were great on the less than stellar roads of Australia at the time. Not fast, you never-the-less could maintain a respectable average speed over distances that are similar to those in the US. And they were surprisingly comfortable. I had one as my first car and I still miss it

[@loucostabile]

Hi Robert, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your first car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@anthonyc1883]

Lou is “buggin’ out” in this video. nyuck-nyuck Love it!

[@loucostabile]

NICE :-)

[@JeffKing310]

What a classic! Stunning Bettle. Dennis will definitely be a great caretaker for this icon. Thanks Lou and Dennis for bringing this to us.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, Happy to share this "Stunning Beetle" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@larryhernandez1923]

I never realized how much I appreciate the Beatlle considering I don't see many anymore. Thank you Lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi Larry, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@nathandwyer7273]

Wow! Lou, you and Mr. Roxworthy are always full of Kinder Surprises! Love this Bug, and always enjoy Mr. Roxworthy's great variety, and taste in cars. One of the biggest things I miss about growing up in the 70s, was all the Bugs (and VW Things), that made the roads so much more fun. Just love the sound of the flat four!

[@nathandwyer7273]

A cool Bug story: In 1974, our family toy poodle escaped from our back yard, and ran out in front of an orange Super Beetle driven by a young woman. She slammed on her brakes, as the poodle was on it's side, sliding on the pavement, forward of the right front tire. I believe the lightweight front end of the Beetle, saved his life. As a heavier car would have rode through the dog. Not 'pushed' it along. The dog was scared, but survived! With burnt rubber marks on his tummy for the next couple months. : )

[@MisterMikeTexas]

Lou and Dennis should make a film with that Beetle! "Dennis And Lou's Excellent Adventure"! 😊

[@nathandwyer7273]

@@MisterMikeTexas I'd watch that movie! They make a great pair.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Nathan, Happy to read you "Love this Bug" :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou

[@ronaldhadley7129]

Always loved them.The simplicity.The Art Deco styling of the 30s. It is truly rolling art.

[@dastardlydave1455]

Cool to see one of the last of the original Beetles. My parents had one when I was little. It was something like that tan color in the brochure.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dastardly Dave, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Parents car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@briansd2772]

Be it Fords or VWs Dennis always brings the knowledge, fun, and enthusiasm! Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brian SD, Happy to read you enjoy Dennis on this Channel :-) Me too. You're welcome, Lou

[@beast1624]

Dennis has the MOST WONDERFUL TOYS! Thank you both for sharing!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Beast 1624, Happy to share the toys with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@ericbitzer5247]

There was so many of these on the road growing up in the 70's. We had sore arms from playing punch buggy!

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@bobbean4702]

thank you for the fun video. there were Mexican beetles imported in Canada after they stopped selling in USA.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bob, Happy to read you had fun with this video :-) Thank you for sharing there are some in Canada. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@michaelconverse5127]

My daily driver from about 2002-2015 was a 1990 Mexican Beetle. Piled a ton of hard miles on it, drove it everywhere. Very reliable, durable fun and capable car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Happy to read you enjoyed you Beetle :-) Thank you for sharing, Lou

[@nathandwyer7273]

Ford should have included a fire extinguisher with every Pinto!

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@mikestan5771]

Love those “Frunken Treats”! Fun car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mike, Thanks for sharing the details you enjoy, Lou

[@MarkLoves2Fly]

What a lovely little car! I have a '72 German Beetle, and love it! The shape has always made me smile. Thank you for posting this video.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mark, Happy to read you enjoy this "lovely little car!" :-) Glad to read you have a fun 72 Beetle too. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@JaimeSalcedoA_72]

Qué bonito! El último de la serie clásica de los Volkswagen Bettle fabricados en México. Muy conocido también en ese país como el “Vocho”; y poniéndole fin a una leyenda del automovilismo... ¡Excelente vídeo!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jaime, Happy to read you think this video is excellent :-) Lou

[@champlain2222]

A brand new Beetle !!! Incredible

[@loucostabile]

Fun car to share with you :-)

[@calbob750]

The white sidewalls look good. But, back in the day I never saw a VW beetle with wide whites.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Cal Bob 750, Thanks for sharing the detail you noticed. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@MisterMikeTexas]

Our black 60 Volkswagen had wide whites. It looked good.

[@Cola64]

@@MisterMikeTexas sister had a blue one with wide whites and a hole in the exhaust we could hear that thing coming from miles away 🤣

[@1955mouse]

now tat's what i'm talkin' about! awesome bug lou!! love those beetles

[@loucostabile]

Hi T. C., Happy to read you think this bug is "awesome" :-) Lou

[@kevin7151]

I may have my timeline wrong but believe VW produced this beetle model 1 since 1938, giving it a lifespan of over 65 years! Dennis has a real gem there and great piece of automotive history. Thanks for sharing this with your viewers Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kevin, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@JackFlemingFan1]

As usual thanks Lou for posting another one of your excellent automotive videos! It's been years since I've driven a VW Beetle and I do remember that the one my dad had that was yellow and it was always a pleasure and fun car to drive.

[@loucostabile]

Hi JackFlemingFan, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@davidkastin4240]

What a treat to see this one 💙 VW's. Dennis certainly knows how to choose the right ones! Thank you Dennis and Lou for showing this special VW.

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, Happy to read you enjoy this "treat" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@Funsho97]

Such a cute Beetle!!! Dennis seems like a hoot to be around and he certainly has a unique collection of automobiles. So neat to see what a VW Beetle looks like as brand spanking new and it was funny to hear the rustling of the plastic on the seats!!! Nice one Lou!!! Oh and fun fact, I was almost born in a VW Beetle in September of 1965 but they made it to the hospital just in time!!! Lol 😂

[@loucostabile]

Hi Hobiemarty, "Born in a Beetle!" Sounds like that should be the title of a song..... :-) Lou

[@floydt2029]

Very cool! thanks to Dennis for showing this car, thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

HI Floyd T, Happy to read you enjoy this "Very cool!" car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@sabba_dabba8649]

I have heard of these late model Beetles, and now I've seen one thanks to Lou 😊

[@loucostabile]

Happy to share this one with you :-)

[@tct9mm151]

Beetles are so cool. Such an iconic shape that were never mistaken. GREAT VIDEO LOU.

[@loucostabile]

Hi TCT9MM, Happy to read you think Beetles are "so cool" :-) Lou

[@glenkepic3208]

This is great !!! Amazing time capsule ;) '69 or so, Family buys a Beetle new. "Where's the '65 Chevelle ???" 'Dub was as fun to drive, maybe more and of course better on gas. new home owners and all ;) about a year later, i grad Jr high. Summer before HS, Bro, wife and i take a trip in this car from the SFO area to Disneyland, a gift to me ! Everything was so much fun, from the trip to the 'park'. ha, 81 i move and neighbor across the street has an orange beetle. Of course had to ask him about it soon as good. Mexico stamp in the engine sill frame. Story was, they won money at Reno and bought the car which became his daily driver. Poor guy's gone now but i believe the car is still on the property. Thanks for the memories, Lou :)

[@loucostabile]

Hi Glen, Happy to read this car brings back fun memories :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@dave1956]

I can remember when VW Beetles ruled the highway. They were absolutely everywhere.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dave, You're right. Now you rarely see one, Lou

[@gmoney1061]

Nice and clean! I always had a soft spot for a VW Beetle! Thanks Lou! 🥳👍🏾😎🤟🏾😆

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gmoney, Clean, and new too :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@eolafan100]

All the memories… My first car was a 1962 beetle with a fabric sunroof, and between my wife and I we subsequently owned a 1966, 1967, and finally a 1970 beetle before we bought our final Volkswagen which was a 1982 Jetta diesel.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Eolafan100, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your 1st car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@nicholasdraws1093]

Ooh 😮, Pretty nice car, thanks for the video!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Nicholas, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@ThamirAl_douri]

جميلة جدا جدا .. نتمنى ان يتم استيرادها عندنا في العراق ..

[@loucostabile]

Hi Thamir, Happy to read you think this car is very beautiful :-) Lou

[@ThamirAl_douri]

@@loucostabile thank you so much. ..🌹

[@Jason_The_Stooge]

I've only seen these while they were in the factory. I absolutely loved it lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jason, Happy to read you "I absolutely loved it" :-) Lou

[@michaelbressette2599]

A great car & a great Video, Thanks I enjoyed the ride :)

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Happy to read you enjoy this car & video. You're welcome, Lou

[@russelladams6432]

I did not know the old style Beetle was produced for so long. Interesting. My Mother had a yellow 1975. It sure would be neat to import one of these newer ones. Thanks for sharing Lou. Take care.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Russell, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Mothers car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@Charles-dz1bn]

Man, the amount of memories in those cars back in the mexico city 😪

[@loucostabile]

Hi C.ISRAEL 22 ‘amorcito de Fer’, Happy to read this car brings back memories :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@Charles-dz1bn]

Thanks to you Lou, the amount of videos that you have about car classic’s its awesome!!! You made my day 😲!!!

[@tippey2011]

Oh wow Lou another one of Dennis's beauties. I was taken a back when I saw this was his unit. My gosh what a fun treasure this one is. I never knew they made a edition of this car. I love the color and it sounded really peppy too. I never thought this would be a car for Dennis but he never seems to amaze me. He has awesome units and I love watching his videos on his cars cause he has such great stories and information on each unit. I have not seen Dennis in a while and was just thinking about hi the other day when watching another one of your videos Lou. What a neat video and thanks Lou and Dennis for sharing with us!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve, Happy to read this one is a "fun treasure" :-) Glad to read you (and I) enjoy Dennis's stories. You're welcome, Lou

[@nicholasyoder]

Such a beautiful little car! Thanks for sharing!

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome nicholasyoder :-)

[@michaelwalsh3474]

I miss VW Trends magazine. I miss my old beetle. But, I'm glad it happened ☺️

[@loucostabile]

NICE !

[@mariangraham8756]

Hi Lou, I am a subscriber and I also have a 1966 VW Beetle and a 1967 Mustang. This was a wild video and I really thank you for doing a segment on Volkswagen. I didn't realize you could bring a 2004 into the US legally. So God Bless Dennis for doing it. Very well done video as you always do. You are right up there with Jay Leno Garage videos.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Marian, High praise "right up there with Jay Leno Garage videos" :-) I'm not sure how you import a car, as I've never done that. Maybe a Viewer car share knowledge. I appreciate the kind words, and thank you for being a Subscriber, Lou

[@mohd.yousufqasba930]

The car manufacturers have produced different cars all over the world but there are people who still love VW beetle as their best choice.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mohd.Yousuf Qasba, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@johnkauffman4105]

Congrats, Just love this, brings back when I started to Drive!!🙂

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, Happy to read this car brings back memories of when you started to drive :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@poppinthatcootchie6796]

He's so proud of that thing

[@loucostabile]

Hi Poppin that Cootchie, Yes he is :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@stripervince1]

Awesome car. I had two 1967s when i lived in the cal desert. Made them into baja bugs.they were amazing cars. Needed to be wrenched on a lot but worth it. Most fun ever running up the mountains and thru creekbeds and scrubrush. They would practically go up vertical hills. If VW made these again, exactly like they were tho, theyd sell 50 million of them in one year. Every car enthusiast and young person in the world would buy these and start customizing them. They were $1999 new in 1969. Another great find by master Lou!. Oh PS, me and wife Laura still play punch buggy game. She socked me good yesterday, two in a row. We have extra punches for, wild exotic colors, accessories, out of state plates, original 60s bugs and a few other things we can crack each other in the arm for. Fun

[@loucostabile]

Hi stripervince1, Good times, good times :-) Sounds fun! Thanks for sharing, Lou

[@anthonyc1883]

Lou goes for his patented “exhaust note” shot and…well, ain’t nothin’ there. ;-) But such a cool car. Had no idea displacement in a bug could be as high as 2.8 liters. And all that extra standard equipment in this model is impressive. Thanks, as always.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Anthony C, Happy to read you enjoy this "cool car" :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@stephenbecker292]

Great car Lou ,but I must correct you on the engine capacity , it is 1. 6 cc not 2. 8 cc vw never fitted that engine as standard , I do know this because I own a Ultima edition bug !

[@pedrovillalobos2037]

Yes, the correct engine size of this Beetle is 1.6 L or exactly 1,584 cc . I have not idea why the owner states ; is it the big one;

[@AELITACHANTAL]

Hi Lou, how are you doing? Thank you, for another great video! Well, this is the little Bug with 60 miles.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Aelita, I'm doing good when I'm around cars. Glad to share this low mileage car with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@sethdbourne]

I remember when they said they were going to stop building these. The VW Beetle has always been special to me, I currently have a 1965 we have customized but like any project, it’s never finished

[@loucostabile]

Hi Seth, Happy to read these Beetles are special to you :-) Glad to read you're enjoying yours, Lou

[@davethompson3140]

Lou, Was this the last year the original VW Punch-buggies were produced in Mexico before they brought them back?? You got to love Dennis taking you for a ride in his cars….even the one with 95 kilometers! Thx Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Yes, before we had the front engine Beetles

[@loucostabile]

This I believe is the last year. Maybe a Viewer has more knowledge and can share.

[@drakbar5957]

Watch out Beetle…he’s got a hungry T Bird in his garage! Brings back pleasant memories of my ‘68 Vee Dub.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dr Akbar, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@davidgrisez]

So this was one of the very final productions of the type 1 Volkswagen Beetle made in 2004 in Puebla Mexico. My father owned a 1965 and a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, so I remember these Volkswagen Beetles from my young years. It is amazing that the production of Volkswagen Beetles continued for many years in Mexico and were sold in Mexico. However if I remember right by 1980 no new Volkswagen Beetles were sold in the United States. These are interesting cars from the past that will never be made again because of modern safety regulations and modern emission standards. However for a period of time these were main economy car, that was very basic and simple to work on.

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Fathers cars :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Lou

[@davestelling]

One of my favorite car guys, Dennis...

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@FrankieKuntheEtFNFaMG5K9Fan2K1]

Very Interesting Beetle 👍

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you find this one interesting.

[@Cola64]

Cool little ride 🤙🏻

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@celrjs]

Owning a Beatle is a goal of mine. And this guy here has a brand spanking new one. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@loucostabile]

Hi Celso Rojas, Hope you're behind the wheel of the right one for you soon, Lou

[@rafaelmazas6593]

Beautiful piece of machinery. Great video

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rafael Mazas, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@A.R.77]

Yeah, I'd love to get a modern one of these.

[@loucostabile]

Hope you're behind the wheel A R of the right Beetle for you soon, Lou

[@johnnyfever5963]

I have a 72 beetle. Wish it was half as nice as this gem

[@loucostabile]

Hi Johnny, Happy to read you have Beetle too :-) Lou

[@actlog8]

Grandpa fills like a boy again 💖🎅👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi ЛЕВ БЕРДОН, You're right :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@ronaldhadley7129]

Had more than a few.Sold them for a couple of years.The buyers were more Upscale.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ronald, Thank you for viewing and sharing your experience and knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@ronaldhadley7129]

@@loucostabile i follow,you do a nice job

[@Primus54]

I remember a game we used to play on road trips… the first person to spot a Beetle got to punch the other rider in the shoulder… producing a “charley-horse”! 😉

[@loucostabile]

Hi Primus54, The "Slug Bug Game" :-) Lou

[@Primus54]

@@loucostabile That’s right! I couldn’t recall the name. Lol. Thanks for the video, Lou. ~ John

[@johnnyfever5963]

Called it punch buggy when i was a kid

[@thewilscott]

Great little car. thanks

[@loucostabile]

Hi Will, My pleasure sharing this car with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@ChrisEbbrsen]

Beautiful car! Thank you!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chris, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome. I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@sking2173]

I admired the VW engine, especially its simplicity. Having no antifreeze, no water hoses, radiators, and pumps eliminated much of the headache of an IC engine of that period. I never owned one because frankly, they were just too slow, but I sure worked on a lot of them. VW introduced the Type 1 (Beetle) replacement in the 70’s, called the Rabbit in the US market, and it was a far superior car to the Type 1 by every measure, but the old Beetle was still king at trouble-free operation.

[@loucostabile]

Hi S King, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@youtoobe169]

Fantastic car and great video!

[@loucostabile]

High praise.

[@DavidR-ub2dp]

Impressive i never knew that vw built old new Beatles in 2004 and only 65 kilometers about 95 miles give or take this is a real time capsule wow my mind is blow Lou 😳

[@loucostabile]

HI David R, Happy to read you were impressed :-) Lou

[@jamesroper5470]

Dennis has a sweet Beetle. I saw quite a few Beetles back in the day. This is the 1st one I've seen with the turn signals in the bumper. My bucket list: To find a Beetle for my car collection 👍😎😎👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi James, Happy to read you enjoy this "Sweet Beetle" :-) Hope you're behind the wheel of the right Beetle for you soon, Lou

[@syntheticskull4284]

Wow, amazing beetle

[@loucostabile]

Hi Synthetic Skull, Happy to read you appreciate this "amazing" car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

Hello Lou! I rode in many and drove a bug as a teenager from 1979 onward in México. Everyone in México owned at one time or another a "Volchito" or "Escarbajo" Bug in Spanish. Edición is pronounced with only one e. E-di-ción. Good post!

[@loucostabile]

Hello José, Happy to read this video brings many good memories :-) Thank you for the help on the translation, Lou

[@terrym5023]

Once upon a time those beetles on IS roads were as common as bugs at a picnic 😁.

[@loucostabile]

and this is....The End :-)

[@aldente2676]

You could tell that it was destined for the Mexican market, through countless anti-theft sensors and V.I.N. numbers either stamped or engraved onto every part. I once owned a '74 Super Beetle, in the early 80s, of which was the genuine German ancestor to the vehicle featured here. I loved that car dearly. It was truly a pleasure to own and drive. When I bought it, it needed a ball joint. To save money I foolishly opted for a Mexican replacement part of which popped itself out on the freeway. When I returned with it to the store where I bought it, the proprietor had a shocked look on his face and then exchanged the part for a genuine expensive German one. I assume, he feared future law suits. He probably immediately emptied his shelf from the slip-shod items, as soon as I left

[@loucostabile]

Hi Al Dente, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@patrickradcliffe3837]

A flat windshield 21st century beetle. Missing the VW burbble with the fuel injection.

[@loucostabile]

Thanks for viewing and sharing what you noticed.

[@535tony]

I remember seeing a video on you tube of the last beetle being assembled. Sad day.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Scott, Thank you for sharing, Lou

[@novastorm2]

The inclusion of the fire extinguisher is because the VW Beetle was widely used in Mexico as a taxi. The public passenger transport regulations specify that it is mandatory to have a fire extinguisher as basic equipment. At first the taxi drivers themselves modified their vehicles, but over time VW itself included this standard equipment for the convenience of its customers.

[@loucostabile]

Hi novastorm2, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@anonymous3738]

This was literally a classic car you could buy brand new until the end of its production. Because the body remained the same and the model only received facelifts during its entire production life. Plus, this body shape was normal in 1938.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Anonymous69, Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@michaelschneider-]

+1 .. I wonder how many 2004 Ultima Beetles found a home with US collectors? .. Man O Man,, listen to the dry hydraulic lifters.. Yes, hydraulic lifters ..

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Not sure, however this is the 1st one I've seen live, Lou

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Man you’re one lucky man! She’s definitely a beauty!👌🥰👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Anibal, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

[@agostinodibella9939]

This is wild Lou! Did they also sell the “new style” Beetle in Mexico when this was out in 2004? It reminds me of the Checker Marathon (a good car for you to review) that kept the same styling for many years!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Agostino, As I understand they did sell this limited one in Mexico. Ahhh the Checker Marathon, yes, I remember them well :-) Stay tuned, as maybe one will show up in the future, Lou

[@anthonyc1883]

I’ll second that wish for a Checker Marathon review, Lou. Wow, haven’t thought of that car in years. And make sure to invite your son, your editor, and maybe a friend to pile into the car with you and the driver. There will STILL be room to spare!

[@AlejandroBelloRD]

Beautiful piece of car history. Did the Última Edición came from the factory lacking A/C, was an option or the retro parts kept it from having A/C like other 2000s Beetles?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Alejandro, Happy to share this "Beautiful piece of car history" with you :-) Hmmm, not sure about the lacking A/C situation. Hoping a Viewer can share knowledge on your question, Lou

[@stevecooper7883]

I'd imagine AC was standard for 04 beetles in such a warm climate as Mexico 😅

[@kmrbsc]

everyone I know has a Bettle story!! Check out the steering wheel - looks like an early Golf steering wheel

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kelly, Glad this car brings a story :-) Thanks for sharing the detail you notice, Lou

[@mrs6968]

I saw 04 and had to click how neat

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mr S, Happy to read you think this one is "neat" :-) Lou

[@Cola64]

I thought i heard that wrong at first

[@Torpedo_Hans]

The steering wheel and light/hazard light switches are basically from the Golf 2, a little bit odd to see but they fit fine

[@loucostabile]

Hi Torpedo_1933, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@RicardoGonzalez-tl1dy]

what a beauty

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ricardo, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

[@stevenelson160]

How did Dennis acquire the VW ???

[@loucostabile]

VW Dealer he knew had knowledge of it.

[@david-lt9wj]

Lovely colour.does the insurance company cover tyres if they are over 7 years old?

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, Happy to read you enjoy the colour :-) The insurance company does not check the age of the tire, just based on the age of the car, Lou

[@david-lt9wj]

@@loucostabile they check the age of caravan tyres in the UK if there's an issue on the road...

[@rtel123]

Moving the signal lights into the bumper was inspired by US carmakers who realized there was an endless stream of big cash because any parking lot contact would destroy an expensive light fixture, when normally there would be zero damage.

[@loucostabile]

Hi rtel123, Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@scatpackbob3707]

Absolutely love it ❤️

[@loucostabile]

Hi ScatPack Bob, Happy to read "Absolutely love it" :-) Lou

[@Chuckles9191991]

Just to translate Lou, the badge on the glove box reads : Last Edition Not ultimate. The word Ultima means Last.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chuckles9191991, Thank you for sharing that correction, Lou

[@akulinamackenzie4492]

❤️ had this as 1st car in 1963 , used , 300 dmarks, $ was 4.20 dm 😄

[@loucostabile]

Hi Konrad, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your 1st car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@akulinamackenzie4492]

@@loucostabile u welcome, nice channel K

[@barrywinslow9798]

Great video.....how much are they and where to buy one. Thanks

[@loucostabile]

Hi Barry, Happy to read you enjoy the video. I think they'll be for sale in the USA in 2029. Not sure the cost. Hope that helps, Lou

[@barrywinslow9798]

Thanks Lou....man I hope so.@@loucostabile

[@myoldi7128]

Hi Lou, its a fantastic german car ! Greetings from Germany

[@loucostabile]

Greetings MyOldi, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@gerardo66986]

Wonderful video. Just a remark... The engine of this VW beetle is 1.6 (1600i) fuel injection, not 2.8... My best regards from Mexico.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gerardo from Mexico, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@gerardo66986]

@@loucostabile Yes of course. I just did it last night. I have a 1986 Nissan Sentra B11 here in Mexico. I like classic and old cars. Have an excellent Sunday Dennis.

[@GereDJ2]

2.8 liters = 170 CI. I wonder why the glove box door does not lay flat or horizontal? or does it? I wonder why VW removed the fresh air vents from behind the hood, at windshield?, because it's a 68 body and looks to be 68 type padded dash? The "Blade" style bumper ended in 1967 replaced by the "Channel" type bumper with no over-rider bars. There is an indentation at rear of quarter windows for a 1970s trim piece which is missing. Rear tail light assembly is from later model 75 and up on a basic 68 body. The fire extinguisher is most likely included because the fuel injected late model Beetles were all quite prone FI engine fires. No license plates as I believe Mexico Beetle could not meet US emissions requirements, unless that has changed recently. Nice Bug!

[@loucostabile]

Hi GereDJ, Thank you for viewing and sharing your questions and thoughts on this "Nice Bug!". Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@BrettsCorner92]

The Mexican beetle still had vent windows in 2004. It looks like.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing what you notice.

[@BrettsCorner92]

@@loucostabile I have no idea why cars got rid of them. I'm only in my 30s, but I've had cars with them. And on a mile day they're very nice to have.

[@BrettsCorner92]

@@loucostabile I think the last car to have them was the 96 or 97 Ford F. Series

[@ollie1464]

No turn signal on the Fender no locking fuel flap.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ollie 1, Thank you for sharing what you notice, Lou

[@paulstark6414]

Really enjoyed the overview and ride. Thanks Lou! I may inherit a '95 Mexi-bug but it hasn't been registered in the states, and now I've got to figure out how to register this car (only 500 mi) in Cali without any documentation. Don't suppose you (or Dennis) could lend me some advice on how to get a '95 Mexi-bug without any documentation, registered in California (Placer County to be exact). Next question is; what's the value of a '95 Mexi-bug with 500 miles and in perfect condition (similar to Dennis' without the plastic). thanks!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Paul, You're welcome. Hope you're behind the wheel of your Bug soon. If your car is over 25 years old, you should be fine registering it. Hope that helps, Lou

[@johnmerica5624]

Its the last year for the Vw beetle I actually bought 2 went to Puebla where the factory is best purchase of my life

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, Happy to read you've have some fun cars :-) Lou