Shenandoah
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Jan 9, 2008
- Location
- Shenandoah Valley, VA
- TDI
- 2005 Jetta Wagon; 2005 Beetle; 2004 Jetta; 2002 Golf (three of them); 2002 Jetta Wagon; 2000 Audi TT->TDI; 1999 Beetle
Folks,
Been here awhile and have many mkIV VWs, as you can see from my signature. I've also got my 2000 Audi TT that I converted to diesel (ALH).
I have always liked the Beetles and my daily driver is my 2005 NB with a six speed manual. I have been thinking of getting a New Beetle 2012 diesel/manual, if I can find one. I like the looks of the shortened roof line and it would be nice to have a "newer" car. Nothing wrong with my 2005 NB other than it's showing it's age some. The plastic is getting "sticky" and the vinyl drivers seat is starting to crack. I'm at 270k and it runs great.
For those of you that have owned one or worked on one, what are your thoughts on the New Beetle 2012+? Likes, dislikes, problems, quirks? Do the "Newer" Beetles have HID headlight? I do all my maintenance, so I'll have to read up on how to do the timing belt on the 2.0l TDI. Thanks in advance for the information!
Eric
Been here awhile and have many mkIV VWs, as you can see from my signature. I've also got my 2000 Audi TT that I converted to diesel (ALH).
I have always liked the Beetles and my daily driver is my 2005 NB with a six speed manual. I have been thinking of getting a New Beetle 2012 diesel/manual, if I can find one. I like the looks of the shortened roof line and it would be nice to have a "newer" car. Nothing wrong with my 2005 NB other than it's showing it's age some. The plastic is getting "sticky" and the vinyl drivers seat is starting to crack. I'm at 270k and it runs great.
For those of you that have owned one or worked on one, what are your thoughts on the New Beetle 2012+? Likes, dislikes, problems, quirks? Do the "Newer" Beetles have HID headlight? I do all my maintenance, so I'll have to read up on how to do the timing belt on the 2.0l TDI. Thanks in advance for the information!
Eric