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Offline J5H VW

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Beetle (new beetle, not the old skool one)
« on: 27 August 2008, 11:37 »
Guys,

My mrs is keen to get a beetle.  What are your thoughts.  From having read some reviews, the 1.6 seems to be the best buy (clearly a 1.8T would be quicker....but she is not into racing!).

I wanted a TDI, but they are only 100bhp i think, and I dont want to remap it.

So what are your thoughts.  It has to be a Beetle - just a question of which one, and what experiences, opinions you guys have etc....

cheers.
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Offline T_J_G

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Re: Beetle (new beetle, not the old skool one)
« Reply #1 on: 27 August 2008, 11:39 »
If you're looking a 1.6's then it would make sense to buy a diesel.

You say the TDI is "only" 100BHP but what is the 1.6?

I'd go for the 1.8t  :laugh:

Tim
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Re: Beetle (new beetle, not the old skool one)
« Reply #2 on: 27 August 2008, 11:56 »
Sorry mate - 1.6 is 102 bhp, the diesel is 90bhp.

However, I am sure the derv will have more torque.

1.8T is not really an option, as this needs to be pretty cheap to run, insure, maintain etc etc.
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Re: Beetle (new beetle, not the old skool one)
« Reply #3 on: 27 August 2008, 11:57 »
Diesel it is then. I know you said you don't want to remap it but if it really is too slow (which i doubt it will be( then it definitely a safe option.

Go out and drive a few!
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Re: Beetle (new beetle, not the old skool one)
« Reply #4 on: 27 August 2008, 12:34 »
yeah, was thinking that.

Just checked the tech specs:

1.6i Petrol
- 102 BHP
- 109 lb/ft torque (148 NM)
- 0-60: 11.6 seconds
- combined fuel econonmy: 36.7 MPG


1.9 TDI
- 90 BHP (post 2006 gets 103BHP)
- 177 lb/ft torque (240 NM)
- 0-60: 11.5 seconds for 103BHP model, 11.9 seconds for 90BHP model.
- combined fuel econonmy: 52.3 MPG

Guess the TDI is the clear winner.
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Re: Beetle (new beetle, not the old skool one)
« Reply #5 on: 27 August 2008, 12:35 »
Yeah definitely.

Probably hold their value better aswell. Although oyu may find them slightly more expensice to buy in the first place.
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Re: Beetle (new beetle, not the old skool one)
« Reply #6 on: 27 August 2008, 12:42 »
get her to drive one , she might be put off if you're lucky.

you can't see either the front or the back of the car from the drivers seat and the windscreen is about 6 foot from your face.

horrible car.
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Re: Beetle (new beetle, not the old skool one)
« Reply #7 on: 27 August 2008, 12:43 »
Just tell her it's a Golf in a fat bird suit.
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Re: Beetle (new beetle, not the old skool one)
« Reply #8 on: 27 August 2008, 13:07 »
lol - I will have to take her out in one and see what she thinks, but to be honest, I think she loves the way it looks and so will be buying with the heart and not her head.
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Re: Beetle (new beetle, not the old skool one)
« Reply #9 on: 27 August 2008, 13:11 »
they are odd to drive as mentioned above lack of visibility, the deep dash wastes a huge amount of space inside so the rear is cramped and boot space is minimal. i blew a 1.6 engine when i worked for a car hire firm too!!
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