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

[@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

[@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

[@anthonyc1883]

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

[@loucostabile]

NICE :-)

[@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

[@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

[@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 :-)

[@MrTrack412]

I remember when the VW Bug was about every fourth or fifth car you would see on the highway.

[@loucostabile]

You're right.

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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 :-)

[@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 🤣

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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 😲!!!

[@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

[@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

[@champlain2222]

A brand new Beetle !!! Incredible

[@loucostabile]

Fun car to share with you :-)

[@michaelwalsh3474]

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

[@loucostabile]

NICE !

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@Cola64]

Cool little ride 🤙🏻

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@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

[@blazeseraz8330]

Hello stranger getting to look at this video (at least) almost 4 years after its publication! I translated the bigger text on the VW manual if you want to give a sense of what it said: At the beginning of the 20’s, the concept of a popular automobile originated in Ferdinand Porsche's mind. In 1954, the year of the Volkswagen presentation in Mexico, the country only had 30 million inhabitants. From there, a story full of emotions began, with tells of dreams, feelings, life-changing situations, and triumphs. After all, who doesn’t have something to tell around a Sedan?* Every Vocho**, has a story, and each story has an ending. *This section means telling something involving a VW Bug, even if by accident. **Vocho is the most popular name given to the VW Bug in Mexico.

[@loucostabile]

Hello Blaze SeraZ, Thanks for sharing your knowledge, 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

[@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

[@danielsellers8707]

20 years ago today since Beetle production ended in Mexico.

[@loucostabile]

Thanks for viewing and sharing.

[@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!

[@thewilscott]

Great little car. thanks

[@loucostabile]

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

[@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

[@1000guy1]

I wish they could bring theses to australia

[@loucostabile]

That would be nice.

[@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

[@ollie1464]

No turn signal on the Fender no locking fuel flap.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@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

[@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 😅

[@stevenelson160]

How did Dennis acquire the VW ???

[@loucostabile]

VW Dealer he knew had knowledge of it.

[@carlosmcollignon8672]

They made a mistake, VW never produced a beetle with a larger engine than a 1,600cc the reason of the engine sizes in the sticker is because at the time VW was producing in their Puebla plant other types of cars and the reason for the one pipe exhaust is because by the time the car was manufactured they had catalythic converters to comply with emissions, the man has a jewel. I like VW, we own 4 cars, 3 of the are VW's, we have a 2005 vento turbodiesel (made in India), great little car, we have 2016 jetta 5 cylinder 2.5, a rather inneficient engine, we have a 2019 SEAT leon, nice car, SEAT is the spanish VW brand, and a 2019 BWM series 2 coupe that shares it's german soul with the others, I'm growing old for the BMW, too low and hard suspension even in it's softest setting however it's technology is nothing short of amazing, thorough the years I've owned 4 beetles, fond memories, when we were young my best friend had a 1200CC combi, we had memorable trips to the beach on terrible roads and living from what we coud stuff above the engine cover, most importan alcohol, sleeping in the sand or in the cramped middle of teh combi, we had a nice stereo and we got girls, it was great. VW, is part of my life.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Carlos, 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

[@pices229]

A number of Mexican Beetles have air conditioning. That's all this one was missing. 😀

[@loucostabile]

Hi pices229, 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

[@timzinic3509]

Love the Beetle,WOW a 2.8litre... Sticker in engine bay says 128kw..Just converted it 171.65 horsepower? A super Beetle alright...

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tim, 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

[@antoineboutier8837]

I guess the sticker describes all the engines you could get in the VW line up at the time. The 2.8 is simply the VR6 engine (for Golfs or Jettas). The beetle has the 1.6, 45HP engine. Beetles never had anything above that fitted as standard in terms of displacement.

[@HansGurke44]

@@antoineboutier8837 Exactly!

[@iswc27]

Hi, Lou! When I saw the caption for this video, I was a bit confused, as in "This is a 2004?" So am I to understand that Beetles built in Mexico continued in the original style after the last of those were sold in the U.S. in 1979 (the last sedans in 1977) and continued to be until 2004 even though the "New Beetles" had been sold in the U.S. since 1998? BTW, 95.3 kilometers is about 59.2 miles, and yes it is cute, from frunk to back!

[@loucostabile]

Hi iswc27, Yes, in 2004 sold new in Mexico, Lou

[@iinerd]

In US they stopped officially sedan import with model year 1978 and with model year 1979 for convertibles (model year 1979 ended the production in Jan 1980). However in Europe when production in Germany ended in Jan 1978, VW imported Mexican beetles up to model year 1986. OF course I remember there was then 'parallel' import by thirdy parts but official beetles import ended in EU later than US. To repsond to your question, in Mexico original 'old' sedan beeltes stopped the production in July 2003 (with this model year 2004) with last 3000 'ultima edition' pieces. After 1986 the official market was only meant to be internal. New beetle was also produced in mexico only for the whole market worldwide: it started in the late 90ies. This means that in Puebla planst since 1997-1998 VW produced 'new beetle' side by side the original sedan for almost 7 years. Then new beetle only up to late '10s. Regards.

[@413x398]

The 2.8 is a 6 cylinder. This car has a 1.6. Nifty car.

[@loucostabile]

Thanks for sharing.

[@RicardoGonzalez-tl1dy]

what a beauty

[@loucostabile]

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

[@scatpackbob3707]

Absolutely love it ❤️

[@loucostabile]

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

[@tomasnordin9778]

The true facts about the Engine: Fuel-injected (Bosch Digifant) four-cylinder horizontally opposed, 1,584 cc, 50 hp (37 kW), 98.1 N⋅m (72.4 lb⋅ft) @ 2,200 rpm, three-way catalytic converter

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tomas, 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

[@tomasnordin9778]

@@loucostabile ​ Many thanks for your answer.I like these final beetles,I've been lucky enough to see an "Ultima Edition" in real life here in Sweden.It was a German registrated car,in beige color.The owner,a very proud young guy,he told me he have had a hard time laying his hands on a brand new one back in 2004.

[@saraaronzon4562]

How did you import the Mexican Beetle? And, is it still possible?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Sara, Seems a VW Dealership had one he bought. It's not able to be registered until 2029. Lou

[@saraaronzon4562]

@@loucostabile wow! Thanks for responding!

[@saraaronzon4562]

I wish we could get one sooner!

[@davef.2811]

I wonder if VW has any idea how many of these they'd sell pre-production if they started building them again? Just the thought of the lost revenue between 2004 and the present is mind-boggling. Just as Suzuki should start selling its "Jimney" over here.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dave F., That's a fun idea :-) 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

[@TripReviews]

2.8 litre ! I’m surprised with that. I had a Chev Corsica with a 2.8 L v6 in it. Big motor for a Beetle. That is a classic and obviously being taken care of by the right guy.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Trip Reviews, Happy to read this motor reminds you of your 2.8 L V6. Glad to read you feel this car is in the right hands :-) Lou

[@TripReviews]

Lou Costabile but I think the Corsica’s 2.8 had just a few more 🐎 power. Lol

[@Martinello30]

It isn’t, it’s a 1.6 boxer or flat engine. The 2.8 was a VR6 used in other VW’s like Golf and Passat.

[@A.R.77]

I'd like to get the side vents and fender lights re-established.

[@loucostabile]

Thanks for sharing what you like.

[@buvva11]

WoW Nice

[@loucostabile]

Happy to receive a "Wow Nice" :-)

[@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...

[@josephrohland5604]

How much did Dennis pay for that specific Mexican-made 2004 VW Bug?

[@loucostabile]

No idea.

[@ceasarmiranda526]

How did imported to the US? what did you need to do? I want to import my grandma's beetle so I can restore it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ceasar, Not sure. Hope your Grandma's Beetle comes to the US soon, Lou

[@randybills3848]

that looks like my pickup back there lol!

[@loucostabile]

Nice pickup :-)

[@mariodtown]

How did you register in the USA or you got Mexico license plate

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mario, Not sure. Lou

[@mrjerrell4126]

How many miles on this car?? And what type of engine does this car have??

[@loucostabile]

Less then 100 miles, 2.8 Liter engine (both mentioned in the video)

[@nupagadii5834]

@@loucostabile 1.6 L 4 cylinder

[@alexoliver5649]

How did you bring this car to the states?

[@loucostabile]

It was at a VW Dealer already.

[@chadcarlton8389]

Do they still sell thise body style in Mexico?

[@loucostabile]

I would think so.

[@victormena1501]

He literally said Méxican,so not beetle,it’s a “¡¡¡Vocho!!!”

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing.

[@victormena1501]

@@loucostabile yeah you welcome

[@andrewromano3105]

AWESOME

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you think this one is "AWESOME" :-)

[@michaelcoffey7362]

Cool 😀

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Happy to read you think this one is "Cool" :-) Lou

[@michaelcoffey7362]

@@loucostabile 😀

[@chonpiras2815]

chingon lou

[@loucostabile]

Thank you CHON PIRAS :-)

[@Jrq99]

We call in mexico vocho

[@loucostabile]

Hi JR Q, 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

[@scootersonlyrepair6773]

There is no 2004 bug the last one was made july 30th 2003the last day of the 2003 model year. And none of the papers shown said 2004 and the badge on the dash says 2003

[@loucostabile]

Hi Scooters Only Repair, 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

[@GLHS592]

I remember you couldn't sling a dead cat without hitting a VW Beetle. They were everywhere even through the 1980s. I also remember going to Mexico on a mission trip in 1997 and we passed a VW dealership. It blew my mind seeing all those "old" Beetles sitting there as brand new cars for sale. How hard is it to import one of those Beetles to the US? It would have to be cheaper than restoring an old one. I like most cars you show, but I want this one!

[@loucostabile]

Hi GLHS592, Never imported a car, so maybe a Viewer can share knowledge. Happy to read "you want this one!" :-) Hope you're behind the wheel of the right one for you soon, Lou

[@DJDieps]

The sounds of fuel injection

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@46GarageUSA]

No Air Conditioning on the Ultimate

[@loucostabile]

Hi ## LOGIC ##, Thank you for viewing and sharing what 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

[@reelinrichie]

Plastic?

[@loucostabile]

Nope.

[@onlyhereonce7290]

It's a shame that VW of Mexico chose to not add air conditioning to the final Bugs. And a sunroof. Then the final ones would have everything. Shame.

[@loucostabile]

Hi MGTOW_ LIFE, 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

[@modelismevehiculevintageen6076]

1938 2003 no 2004

[@loucostabile]

Hi modelisme 2cv🐴🐴 canette, 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

[@modelismevehiculevintageen6076]

@@loucostabile c’est parti

[@modelismevehiculevintageen6076]

@@loucostabile i m suscribe

[@ollie1464]

And then raving the engine immediately upon starting also not good.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@vibrantvitalityvibes7931]

Lovely Beetle, great video! I've a '61,'65,'69,'74 model in Aus. KZbin chanel: Cars'n'Travel

[@loucostabile]

Hi Vibrant Vitality Vibes, Happy to read you enjoy this Beetle :-) Glad to read you have some fun cars too. Thanks for the info on your Channel, Lou

[@nathandwyer7273]

Ford should have included a fire extinguisher with every Pinto!

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@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

[@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

[@danielshon]

VIVA MÉXICO CABRONES !!! 🇲🇽 Thanks Lou 😆😂🤣🚗

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@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

[@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.

[@MrTrack412]

From Mexico, with no AC?

[@loucostabile]

Yep.

[@FrankieKuntheFTF110Hater2K1]

Very Interesting Beetle 👍

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you find this one interesting.

[@nicholasdraws1093]

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

[@loucostabile]

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