VW New Beetle | The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly…

[@debbienye6002]

I've owned six New Beetles, and currently own a 2002 NB Turbo S, and a 2013 Beetle TDI. One of my New Beetles was a 2005 1.8T Convertible. Never had a 2.0, only 1.8t, and TDI NB's. I love them all, though!

[@earlcharlesmeyeriii]

Crazy how I am just seeing this now. I'm the owner of the car you used for the thumbnail 😂

[@tec-to]

The turbo s has 180hp. The regular turbo had 150

[@sherpastudiodesignart9500]

I have one with 5 cylinder engine factory. Mint I will take care of it.

[@creakid]

@@sherpastudiodesignart9500 New Beetle's 5 cylinder got 150hp. The next-generation Beetle's 5-cylinder got 170 hp.

[@Derekmartin20]

I have a 99 Beetle 2.0 5speed . 200343 miles on it. After market air intake and i fabricated a cowl injection for the hood to pull cool air, After market muffler just peeks out back bottom left. No electronic mods. After market air dam down front. Coilovers drops it a little for a nice stants. I painted it the early Desert Sand with Blackhood , Top and Trunk lid , rear spoiler for looks and a small top window spoiler I'll call it for air flow. Made Retro rims and put Vw baby Moons on them and White walls. Fast no only down hill lol . But I was never thinking fast I was thinking Gas mileage and at this point I get 62mpg highway and it's cheaper that my big diesel truck. People tell me they usually hate new beetles but love mine lol. I'm a old school guy and have built numerous cars and trucks but this was actually fun to play with.

[@Derekmartin20]

I forgot I got it for $500 10 years ago 😅 😳

[@The_Implications]

You didnt mention the upwards to 50mpg the tdi manual option gets with this car, making it great for long distance driving. 👍

[@normvw4053]

@@The_Implications my eldest son got this kind of mileage in his 98 manual TDI, I always thought about one of my elder sisters who sang the praises of her Prius for the same thing. I ha e owned two 2013 TDI Beetles, and I averaged between 42 and 48 MPG. I have lost both of them. I now have a 2014 Eos, gasoline engine, and I average 34 to 37 MPG, not as good as the diesels, but acceptable.

[@anthonystagliano9795]

Original owner here of a 2005 TDI. You can't kill this thing!

[@SonOfTamriel]

The Beetle is the most recognizable car on the road. I own 2 1.8Ts, and one was ordered special online which was the only way to get the deep yellow colour at the time. It gets almost too much attention 'punch buggy!'. But I get compliments on it all the time. My silver one doesn't get much attention at all.

[@cannonwelch5753]

Honestly glad you did this car! The RSI is pretty crazy of a car overall and the new beetle has some cool looks in my opinion, these things dropped on their nuts is unique and looks so good

[@trhansen3244]

RSI? Revolutions Speed Indicator?

[@shockwood204]

they also have a 2.5 inline 5

[@ebt12]

I had a 2002 New Beetle for 14 1/2 years, and only got rid of it because of the pricey problems that crept up. The only thing I changed was replacing the steel wheels with VW alloy wheels. It was such a fun and enjoyable car, and the community is wonderful.

[@jeffhubbard5660]

I have the 2.3 V5, 170 bhp, the sound is addictive. Never caused me a problem in 2 years....

[@creakid]

Not an inline 5 150 bhp? 2.3 VR5 never existed in the factory located in Mexico.

[@tylerwylde4100]

My New Beetle constantly has issues with the Mass Airflow Censor.

[@Docinaplane]

I have a 2010 VW Beatle in the US with the 2.5L 5-cylinder engine. and manual trans of course. I have the best mod of all, I turned it into a truck, lol

[@Patrick-Mckinney]

I got a vr6 swapped beetle got some vids on it Had to watch the vw content stayed for the skyrim music

[@restaurantattheendofthegalaxy]

Excellent and actually fair review of the highs and lows of the new beetle! I'm planning a refurb on one I can find cheaply here in Cleveland and make it go a little faster and hopefully lower.

[@normvw4053]

We have a 2009 New Beetle, bought it used in October 2010, it now has 287,000 miles on it. I've had two 2013 Diesel Beetles one sedan and one convertable. I've lost them both, totaled within two years of each other. Heart broken. I have found a 2014 Eos, 9673 original miles, I call her Vulpix.

[@CBD-LIFE]

They don't come in sedan

[@normvw4053]

@@CBD-LIFE According to the Beetle Brochure, it's either a sedan or a convertable.

[@CBD-LIFE]

@@normvw4053 it's a coupe to be honest The difference between a coupe and a sedan is 2 doors on a coupe 4 on a sedan. Then again, they were made in Mexico and lots of errors are common in the manuals

[@normvw4053]

@@CBD-LIFE Volkswagen refers to the Beetle as a "sedan".

[@CBD-LIFE]

@@normvw4053 I did mention made in Mexico. Not known for its english

[@MrJanarli]

Skyrim music in the back go hard

[@marc-adameckermann5382]

i just bought one of these a couple of days ago and i love it i have to fix it up a bit but i love it so far and you dont see it every where like civics

[@kweyrauch]

That background is my buddies Beetle 😅

[@beatsbyjordan8730]

Literally just bought a 2007 1.9 tdi beetle in snot green. Love it!

[@JCBMG]

It’s a fun car when it’s working, feels like a gokart and feels good when the turbo kicks in. Not a lot of leg room for anyone taller than 5’11. Plastic interiors falls apart (door handles lol iykyk) the A pillar is super annoying and big. Not a lot of working room and vw throws plastic all over the engine so just know you are going to be replacing a lot but lots of euro parts so. Just a cool car and I loved mine even if it left me stranded in a Taco Bell drive thru lol

[@AAtheDUDe]

I would like a good the “good, bad and ugly” on a Honda CR-V or some other compact suv, because I’ve seen many builds from soft off-road to sleepers. And I think it’d be nice as a first time car option for its versatility, too🤷‍♂️

[@bradwortham4263]

I've driven an 03 Honda Crv for about a year. Overall great car. Decent MPG, and a nice pep in its step for what it is. Took it on some pretty steep rocky areas and it handled it surprisingly well completely stock. Good for long trips and the front sears fold out into the back to make a bed!!! My favorite quirk was the picnic table under the floor in the cargo area. Bad part is it's in the shop right now. Might be toast due to a blown head-gasket but it lasted a long time at 250k miles. Just keep up on maintenance and beware of common issues(Starter is a pain to get to)

[@PeggySueBelflowers]

I have a 2008 2.5 S

[@floris2872]

The car looks like a squashed Porsche, in a good way. I really like the looks of the new beetle. Also could you do a vid on the 300zx z32?

[@tsvw2007]

You forgot about the other motor offered 2.5 5 cylinder

[@theelkins1288]

The beetle is just one of those vehicles you have to sit in to understand. I have the blue race beetle in the video. I was looking at the gti, Jetta, and TT. All it took was one test drive to fall in love with the beetle.

[@zozoizz]

i have a jetta, i’m looking into getting a beetle, i just love the look and feel of VWs

[@jan_phd]

I bought the auto model turbo, because here and there I drive into town and there's steep streets... auto is the only way to go for that application.

[@kajazo9103]

Almost at 20k already 🔥🔥🔥

[@joebuczkowski8605]

What type of wheels are the white rims with gold beads around them? I like them.

[@chicobeanieakagio7202]

The president of my car club and his wife both have show beetles one is big turbo + Nitrous on coil overs with a body kit and other show stuff, and the other is bagged with passive key and a custom dash

[@CarsAndCoffeeKings]

You missed the 07k 5cyl version

[@jimmylockhart5487]

I have an 06 2.5. I wouldn’t trade it for anything.

[@rawbennett]

The 1.8 turbo is easily modified, a k03 to K03s hybrid turbo upgrade and a downpipe would make 220bhp easily!!! And the 1.8t is bulletproof up to 300bhp, AS LONG AS YOU CHANGE THE OIL!!! 😂

[@chariots7646]

These cars actually look pretty sick when they're slammed, but I'd still rather walk

[@hotrodjoe950]

I got the tdi with bigger cam injectors and bigger turbo I'm making 250 but when I say I'm gonna roll on you I'm gone like James bond with my smoke screen😂🤙🤙✌️

[@derrickknighton218]

They all sleep on that Funky Beetle Beat looks better than these newer cars real talk ...nothing can catch you when your done 🤪😁😆🤣

[@shahizzlemynizzle1026]

USA had base model, Turbo, Tdi, Turbo s and convertible.

[@3pginwttua100]

If you want to turn heads get one with a truck bed body kit lol

[@dimitariordanov6048]

It is all a matter of how you drive it ,the car itself is a good investment if you plan to use it just as a cool daily ,but if chose tuning them it becomes a peice of trash so it all in how you plan to use it

[@MrThomaskirchner]

Didn’t even mention that the RSI was 4wd

[@Slowwtrek]

Beetle gang 🙏🏼, got a 2014 beetle thats static like urs

[@snafuagain5268]

Cuddos for your audio performance. Excellent Attitude with your verbal hiccups, just keep talking through, and that’s exactly what you did. To many people spend valuable time editing out all their verbal hiccups, perfection isn’t necessary in a podcast, plus it’s quite annoying to try!!! 🤣🤣👍💯👏👏🇺🇸🙏❣️😆😆😆

[@McGamerYT4556]

i have a 2.0 i vw beetle 4x4 from 1998 but i live in europe

[@ryancortez7147]

Great video bro keep up the grind can u plz do an 03 accord thx brother

[@LoLo25A]

Till 2011?. The new new beetles they make look so much better.

[@infadelakainf]

A beetle looks dope with the big whale tail spoiler

[@GraveyardLurker]

man i really wished they would still make the classic but

[@whyaskmii]

I'm literally going to make mine a cow for my partner so hopefully you'll see it!!

[@ikronicadventures6705]

I have a manual 05 drop top beetle

[@chickenips3915]

I have a dark flint convertable

[@forgedtrucker922]

Notification squad!

[@bh2155]

One do a video on this generation VW beetle . You never see any of those cars on the road because they are all in the junk yard.

[@WalterWhite-uq3gv]

Rx 8 next ?

[@normvw4053]

Sorry dude, my 2009 New Bettle, with the stock 5 cylinder inline engine has over 289,000 miles and still will sh#@ it and get it when you pour the coal to it. I drove as my everyday car from 2010 to 2018, my wife drove for another 4 years. Now my daughter-in-law is driving it until they can find a replacement for a wrecked vehicle. We will get it back, in time. Rugged and tough, like the original Beetle. At least for me and mine.

[@mikechamberlain1592]

The plastic is really cheap on the interior and it is best to but 3rd party replacements

[@cadenhaynes7718]

First like babyyyy let’s go

[@Close2silent]

When u get the chance.. GLI!

[@KingCrimson82]

ive got and drive the shabbiest new beetle in the world

[@akeemruss3952]

Do a 370z video

[@pkthundah244]

lmaoo skyrim music

[@dougiequick1]

Was not the video I sought but I remember this it just was never a Beetle IMHO. just dumb if you ask me. The ONLY way they could have done this would be if it was based on the Porsche Boxter platorm with the beetle top profile and various other touches.. Had it bee THAT? A mid engined Porshe detuned and pricepoint adjusted hardware?...acutally today a price point cayman remodeled to look like the original Beetle could be awesome! But the way it was actually done instead? kinda sucky lameoh imho....fwd beetle seriously?? The mini I feel is also undesrable thankfully the Miata was not treated like these porkers. Hey maybe VW should have partnered with Mazda and used the Miata RX7 platform with a bug body? Still would not be right but it would have been WAY MORE right! IMHO! And instant icon car too! That little rotary could have easily accomodated a bug body! Would have been different but actually BETTER tha the original bug too! Would be a cult car to this day and highly sought after IMHO

[@Merc-rt4vk]

🔥🔥🔥

[@dlowery6790]

Talk way too fast to hear

[@ivan-ho6311]

He speaks just fine. You hear slow. 😁

[@braydennmundell882]

2nd like

[@davidross-oo2vh]

After you buy one just spend about 5.000$ and it might be ok..for a minute