Pros and Cons of New Beetle

MISS VDUB Administrator Mrs KOMBIBOB

2,565 posts · joined Sep 2005 · 13 Sep 2011, 8:12 am

#861795

Hey Waterpumpers,

My Dad is looking at buying my Mum a New Beetle (preferably with sunroof), either a second hand model or a run out sale model due to the 2012 Beetle being released.

Would really appreciate some advice on what he should look for, problems with certain years/models, and pros and cons that you can think of.

Really appreciated!

Ash

1963 Single Cab Ute: "El Concreto"
1962 Baja Beetle: "Peanut"
1968 Porsche 912 SWB: "Pip"
1972 Kombi Snail: "The Snail"
2012 Skoda Octavia Scout: "Scout"
2016 Scirocco R: "Rocco"

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 13 Sep 2011, 1:24 pm

#861833

Make sure she is happy with the driving position and the boot access. Can take getting use to.
Consider a diesel if they don't mind a manual
Scan car sales on the net - there are some real bargains out there for the price of shipping.
I saved $7k on my wifes shipping it down from Brisbane

Futue te ipsum!!!

Yogie Moderator Custom Title Time!

1,608 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 13 Sep 2011, 2:26 pm

#861852

We have had no real issues with ours and it has done 204,000 kms now. I believe the first series had some electrical issues with the windows. Just make sure the cam belts have been replaced when they should have been and that the water pump is OK. Other than that, I can't add anymore other than love driving ours.

Yogie