2L verse Turbo NB

foxy_fuchsia · 2005-11-06T01:32:41+00:00

I eventually want to get a new beetle and was just wondering what is better, the 2L or the turbo? There is only $3000 of difference between the two. Foxy xx

BenettonVW Administrator AVD Forum Founder

3,125 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 14 Nov 2005, 8:57 pm

#428610

It sounds like the turbo will be staying through at least the beginning of this upa dn coming model change, as well as the 1.6, but the days of the '2.slow' are dwindling for sure.

My "2.slow" is not that slow.. Specially compared to the 2.EXTREMELYslow in the Honda CR-V..
Maybe it is the chip or the system, but it virtually keeps up with a 142kW X-Trail. I was happy.. sorta. Didn't like getting dragged by that. 🥲

THE LOWEST WITH THE MOSTEST BLING BLING WINS!!

handycam king of something

1,338 posts · joined Oct 2003 · 14 Nov 2005, 10:05 pm

#428637

i also found that i had know speed limeter on my 2l bug she sat on 210km quite nicely

Y2K Wolfsburg Wizard

500 posts · joined Oct 2003 · 15 Nov 2005, 7:06 am

#428708

wohoo so far have had none of those problems...but i have also already replaced the DV, cause of the retuning...and have already replaced the suspension, it did fail in the shocks but that happens when you put extremely low springs in it...so out they came for some adjustable coilovers.

Ive been told that the 1.8T is already gone...its also not on new car searching. I didnt bother with their web site, they never update it.

2000 New Beetle White (SOLD)
2004 NB Turbo Black, APR (SOLD)
2007 Passat Black shaggin wagon
1955 Beetle white VWOVAL
1956 Kombi, rusty n lichen

blutopless2 DAMSLO

2,457 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 15 Nov 2005, 9:37 am

#428754

well i dont know about the oil consumption as i haven't checked it... but i have to assume its ok as i havent destroyed the motor between servicing yet.. lol

see.... air and water do mix 😉

1974 1300
1997 MK3 Golf GL
2003 NB Cabrio
2012 Golf VI GTI
2014 Audi A4 Quattro

mscabrio Cabriolet Queen

2,308 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 15 Nov 2005, 7:09 pm

#428946

blutopless2 wrote:Did not know at the time that you could upgrade the turbo to over 150kW otherwise we probably would have one now.

Not too late to get one of them sugarpie, a turbo would sure look sweet parked in the garage next to Veronica.

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mscabrio Cabriolet Queen

2,308 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 15 Nov 2005, 7:11 pm

#428948

BenettonVW wrote:My "2.slow" is not that slow..

Mine aint 2 slow either. She has enough bang to keep me happy and enough restraint to keep my wallet and Mr Plod happy

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mscabrio Cabriolet Queen

2,308 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 15 Nov 2005, 7:14 pm

#428949

foxy_fuchsia wrote:I hope they dont get rid of the turbo. Wouldn't it be cool if the designed a NB with an oval window 🤘😍

hehehehehehehe .......... those window inserts soooooooooo make me wish that I owned a hardtop, would love to see people's jaws drop when I rocked up to shows with an oval new bug. Would be hilarious!

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blutopless2 DAMSLO

2,457 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 15 Nov 2005, 7:32 pm

#428958

hahaha... shit stirrer..

see.... air and water do mix 😉

1974 1300
1997 MK3 Golf GL
2003 NB Cabrio
2012 Golf VI GTI
2014 Audi A4 Quattro

mscabrio Cabriolet Queen

2,308 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 15 Nov 2005, 7:41 pm

#428970

blutopless2 wrote:hahaha... shit stirrer..

Me? I would not dream of doing anything of the sort. I am simply implying that all of the VW enthusiasts would love to see a new beetle with oval window inserts, as it is well known how well the new beetle and other watercooled VW's have been recieved by the VW community. :thumb

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vanderaj Administrator a suffusion of yellow

3,130 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 22 Nov 2005, 11:47 pm

#431389

I just checked the drive.com.au website... and we have the 1.9 PDI. Yay! Finally! This is the go! Extremely robust engine and great fuel economy.

It's obviously the replacement for the 2.0 (which doesn't pass Euro III emissions). Sad to see the 1.8t gone as well. That baby was sooooo tunable. With trick bits from the Audi S3 / TT, you could get 165 kW from it, and 132 kW with just a chip flash.

thanks
Andrew

Y2K Wolfsburg Wizard

500 posts · joined Oct 2003 · 23 Nov 2005, 7:17 am

#431413

yep...so does that mean i have a classic now :P

2000 New Beetle White (SOLD)
2004 NB Turbo Black, APR (SOLD)
2007 Passat Black shaggin wagon
1955 Beetle white VWOVAL
1956 Kombi, rusty n lichen

nbturbo Veteran Volks Folk

2,171 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 3 Jan 2006, 4:38 pm

#443530

Had my NB's exhaust changed Xmas eve.It's now 3inch from the manifold up to the first muffler,then 2.5inch to the rear.Geezus it made a difference and sounds awesome.Will have to get a chip for the auto now-when I belt it and change manually-it lags a bit on the changes.The exhaust bloke will need to do a mod when he reopens-the joiner flange in the middle just touches the body when driving it hard.I am very happy with it though.