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CTC Review: 2007 VW Beetle Conv.
« on: August 07, 2007, 09:46:33 pm »
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Day 1:

2007 VW New Beetle Conv.
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This week I'll be driving a vehicle that I have to say is probably the least masculine of anything I have ever driven -- not that that is a bad thing.  Not so new anymore, the New Beetle is now in its tenth year on the market -- oh, how time flies. More ...
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Re: CTC Review: 2007 VW Beetle Conv.
« Reply #1 on: August 07, 2007, 09:58:26 pm »
Not quite 10 years yet.   First year New Beetles were 1998 models that started selling in spring of 1998 if I recall.
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Re: CTC Review: 2007 VW Beetle Conv.
« Reply #2 on: August 07, 2007, 10:42:51 pm »
Two-point-slow?  You're ripping me off, dude...  ;D

Don't forget to make good use of that little vase near the driver's seat.   ;)  :D

Have fun!   :hello:
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Re: CTC Review: 2007 VW Beetle Conv.
« Reply #3 on: August 07, 2007, 11:04:23 pm »
Well, should be an interesting week for you then. I can't imagine a car I would rather have less than a new Beetle vert....we'll see.
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Re: CTC Review: 2007 VW Beetle Conv.
« Reply #4 on: August 08, 2007, 12:06:02 am »
Brig, will you be sending him a flower for the vase?  ;D 

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Re: CTC Review: 2007 VW Beetle Conv.
« Reply #5 on: August 08, 2007, 12:08:32 am »
Quote from: ovr50 on August 07, 2007, 11:04:23 pm
Well, should be an interesting week for you then. I can't imagine a car I would rather have less than a new Beetle vert....we'll see.

:iagree:  Nothing says estrogen like the New Beetle.  ;)
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Re: CTC Review: 2007 VW Beetle Conv.
« Reply #6 on: August 08, 2007, 03:18:59 am »
I wonder what sales are like on this thing now compared to last century... probably very slow going these days.
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Re: CTC Review: 2007 VW Beetle Conv.
« Reply #7 on: August 08, 2007, 04:45:40 am »
Yeah come on JB what's your favourite flower?

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Re: CTC Review: 2007 VW Beetle Conv.
« Reply #8 on: August 08, 2007, 08:49:22 am »
Quote from: MD on August 08, 2007, 12:08:32 am
Quote from: ovr50 on August 07, 2007, 11:04:23 pm
Well, should be an interesting week for you then. I can't imagine a car I would rather have less than a new Beetle vert....we'll see.

:iagree:  Nothing says estrogen like the New Beetle.  ;)

God....I hate that it has that stigma!!  Just think of it as a rounded out 911!!   ;)
« Last Edit: August 08, 2007, 08:57:57 am by Beetlejuice »
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Re: CTC Review: 2007 VW Beetle Conv.
« Reply #9 on: August 08, 2007, 09:13:43 am »
over my dead body!
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Re: CTC Review: 2007 VW Beetle Conv.
« Reply #10 on: August 08, 2007, 09:20:52 am »
Quote from: carcrazed on August 08, 2007, 09:13:43 am
over my dead body!

OK then....you are dead to me!!   :rofl2:
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Re: CTC Review: 2007 VW Beetle Conv.
« Reply #11 on: August 08, 2007, 09:24:03 am »
Quote from: Beetlejuice on August 08, 2007, 08:49:22 am
Quote from: MD on August 08, 2007, 12:08:32 am
Quote from: ovr50 on August 07, 2007, 11:04:23 pm
Well, should be an interesting week for you then. I can't imagine a car I would rather have less than a new Beetle vert....we'll see.

:iagree:  Nothing says estrogen like the New Beetle.  ;)

God....I hate that it has that stigma!!  Just think of it as a rounded out 911!!   ;)

It's part of the territory BJ.....;)
« Last Edit: August 08, 2007, 10:43:51 am by MD »
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Re: CTC Review: 2007 VW Beetle Conv.
« Reply #12 on: August 08, 2007, 10:00:01 am »
That fuel guage looks a tad awkward because 1/2 doesn't look quite half (to match the tach?). I guess the red mark indicators mean you're running on fumes?

I miss the orange ones  ;D  Or the Turbo S from the US.
« Last Edit: August 08, 2007, 10:01:32 am by sirAQUAMAN64 »
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Re: CTC Review: 2007 VW Beetle Conv.
« Reply #13 on: August 08, 2007, 10:05:42 am »
James, you need to change your signature, its okay, its us, we know.
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Re: CTC Review: 2007 VW Beetle Conv.
« Reply #14 on: August 08, 2007, 10:07:58 am »
Quote from: Beetlejuice on August 08, 2007, 08:49:22 am
Quote from: MD on August 08, 2007, 12:08:32 am
Quote from: ovr50 on August 07, 2007, 11:04:23 pm
Well, should be an interesting week for you then. I can't imagine a car I would rather have less than a new Beetle vert....we'll see.
:iagree:  Nothing says estrogen like the New Beetle.  ;)
God....I hate that it has that stigma!!  Just think of it as a rounded out 911!!   ;)


Any car that has a cute round eyed, smiley face of a front and comes with a flower vase as standard equipment is NOT marketed to the male of the species.  ::) :rofl2:

Now if it came with an available gun rack, then...  :o :rofl2:
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Re: CTC Review: 2007 VW Beetle Conv.
« Reply #15 on: August 08, 2007, 10:20:23 am »
..Cor look @ the Rack on that one..................
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Re: CTC Review: 2007 VW Beetle Conv.
« Reply #16 on: August 08, 2007, 10:25:40 am »
Quote from: sirAQUAMAN64 on August 08, 2007, 10:00:01 am
That fuel guage looks a tad awkward because 1/2 doesn't look quite half (to match the tach?). I guess the red mark indicators mean you're running on fumes?

I miss the orange ones  ;D  Or the Turbo S from the US.

Actually, I've calculated that there is approximately 10-12 litres left when the red indicators are hit.  The gauge does seem to move faster when it's down in that range, however.
« Last Edit: August 08, 2007, 10:28:19 am by Beetlejuice »
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Re: CTC Review: 2007 VW Beetle Conv.
« Reply #17 on: August 08, 2007, 10:37:20 am »
Quote from: random006 on August 08, 2007, 10:07:58 am
Quote from: Beetlejuice on August 08, 2007, 08:49:22 am
Quote from: MD on August 08, 2007, 12:08:32 am
Quote from: ovr50 on August 07, 2007, 11:04:23 pm
Well, should be an interesting week for you then. I can't imagine a car I would rather have less than a new Beetle vert....we'll see.
:iagree:  Nothing says estrogen like the New Beetle.  ;)
God....I hate that it has that stigma!!  Just think of it as a rounded out 911!!   ;)


Any car that has a cute round eyed, smiley face of a front and comes with a flower vase as standard equipment is NOT marketed to the male of the species.  ::) :rofl2:

Now if it came with an available gun rack, then...  :o :rofl2:

Well...I admit that the vase is an issue, but the MINI also has a cute round eye, smiley face look.  And that car is just as COOL!!
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Re: CTC Review: 2007 VW Beetle Conv.
« Reply #18 on: August 08, 2007, 10:59:00 am »
Quote from: UmroAyyar on August 08, 2007, 10:05:42 am
James, you need to change your signature, its okay, its us, we know.

I did... last night.  Refresh ;)
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Re: CTC Review: 2007 VW Beetle Conv.
« Reply #19 on: August 08, 2007, 11:10:26 am »
Quote from: wing on August 08, 2007, 10:59:00 am
Quote from: UmroAyyar on August 08, 2007, 10:05:42 am
James, you need to change your signature, its okay, its us, we know.

I did... last night.  Refresh ;)

oh...okay.  ;D  :-[ :run:
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