VW Beetle - Purchased for First Time Driver

[JandyA]

So, me again.

After about a dozen posts on my daughters first car,

Today we visited a friends garage and she got what she wanted, a 2001 VW Beetle, only done 24,000 Miles, 12 Months MOT. Heated Seats, Leather throughout etc. Think we have struck lucky and got an amazing little price.

Car is being collected on Thursday.

Now come the bits where I will likely sound like a complete novice. She has been yapping on to me about getting 'bluetooth' in the car so she can play her music.... I suggested she buy one of those tape things with the AUX cable attached then its a simple solution to pay music through her phone or music device... The vehicle also has a 'Automatic CD Changer' in the boot I think....Therefore what would you suggest ? Is it worth buying a complete new radio with the bluetooth function (don't know if this is even possible for this model)....

I dread to think what is going to end up in that car! She is full of 'first car excitement' and has mentioned adding some 'pink cushions' and there was mention of a teddy bear LOL! Is there any 'sensible' accessories or items you think would be necessary for this type of vehicle ?

Thanks again for all your help.

[lost in espace]

The cig charger bluetooth to FM transmitters are very cheap and better IMO.

[Sochaux]

You could possibly get a Double DIN headunit fitted at Halfords.

[MorganP104]

Sochaux said:

You could possibly get a Double DIN headunit fitted at Halfords.

The Beetle's radio slot is of an irregular shape, so getting an aftermarket unit might be a bit tricky.



My wife has a Beetle of a similar vintage, and I am thrilled she's happy with the standard stereo in the car!

As others have said, a 12v FM Bluetooth transmitter would be your best bet here.

[sandman77]

A standard single din stereo will fit with the use of an adapter plate.
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_120999008/Metra-99-9...

[ZX10R NIN]

One of these with the correct surround & your daughter will have all the accessibility she'll need.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kenwood-KMM-BT502DAB-Si...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kenwood-KDC-BT710DAB-CD-...

[kuro]

So she's gone from a beetle to a smart roadster to a smart fourtwo to a mini and now back to the beetle?

Edited by kuro on Saturday 24th February 21:48

[JandyA]

Thanks for all the helpful replies!

[garpat32]

kuro said:

So she's gone from a beetle to a smart roadster to a smart fourtwo to a mini and now back to the beetle?

Also won a Fiat 500 on ebay?

and had an issue with a deposit?