Haven't been this excited about a new car in a long time !
Haven't been this excited about a new car in a long time !
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autofocus

Original Poster:

3,179 posts

247 months

Tuesday 4th February 2014
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Hi there.

I have had a few new cars over the years at various times, but can honestly say I have not been this excited about getting a new car before.

I am collecting my new VW Beetle on Saturday. biggrin







Its an October 2013 2.0 TDi Design with just 160 miles.
It was specced to the hilt by the first owner who came into some money a few days after taking delivery, he promptly returned to the dealer they bought it back and he went off to buy a new Porsche eek
The extras are 18" Alloys, Rear Spoiler, Parking Sensors, Sunroof, Sat Nav, Sports Dials, Bi Xenon Headlights and a Fender (as in the guitar maker) sound system
Total price new was over £25k, I am paying just under £18k

The Fender sound system is ace, it gives you a upgraded DAB Sat Nav headunit, 400w 8 speakers plus a subwoofer and ambient illumination round the speakers and door panels which looks great at night (sample pic below)



Part exchanging my current Smart car which has just over 41,000 miles on it all done in the last 16 months.

The Beetle is not everyones cup of tea I know but I think its going to be a hoot and I might even pop along to a few VW shows now in it with my son as his MKII Golf will be back on the road soon.

Should be collecting next weekend all being well so will post some better pics.

Let the p@"s taking commence.

Regards

Tim

Edited by autofocus on Tuesday 4th February 21:11

Coaster94

50 posts

154 months

Tuesday 4th February 2014
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I perhaps shouldn't but I do really rather like the new shaped Bettle, and it looks awesome in that interior shot, seems like you've got yourself a good deal; particularly from a dealer also.

One thing that really let's it down in my opinion is the wheels, I just can't get over them. There are some lovely other ones in the Bettle range, but those aren't to my tastes, but hey, we can't all be the same!

Enjoy the car, and please do keep the thread updated, particularly with pictures from VW shows, always a great day out. smile

Tom

J4CKO

46,816 posts

229 months

Tuesday 4th February 2014
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Like these, a little guilty pleasure of mine, wasnt keen on the earlier retro Beetle but this seems much less dumpy and more stylish.

aspirated

2,540 posts

175 months

Tuesday 4th February 2014
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autofocus said:
his MK11 Golf
Funny, is your son coming back from the future? wink

I like it, more so because it's well specced

autofocus

Original Poster:

3,179 posts

247 months

Tuesday 4th February 2014
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aspirated said:
Funny, is your son coming back from the future? wink

I like it, more so because it's well specced
Oh heck, yep I guess so.

Just corrected it.

Regards

Tim

sars

44 posts

155 months

Tuesday 4th February 2014
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Congratulations, I like it, could even be tempted by the convertible version

Davel

8,982 posts

287 months

Tuesday 4th February 2014
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Always had a soft spot for these.

Enjoy!

mattshiz

461 posts

170 months

Tuesday 4th February 2014
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nice 911 you've got there mate.

vit4

3,507 posts

199 months

Tuesday 4th February 2014
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I really like this new shape Beetle, much more so than the old new shape (IYSWIM...) smile

73mark

774 posts

156 months

Tuesday 4th February 2014
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mattshiz said:
nice 911 you've got there mate.
rofl

RemyMartin

6,759 posts

234 months

Wednesday 5th February 2014
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The new new shape seems (relatively) universally liked.

I have to say, you look to have a good spec and a nice car there. Enjoy.

PS I like the dashes on these and I'm a sucker for extra gauges, win win.

AndyCardiff

37 posts

152 months

Wednesday 5th February 2014
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Very smart and a vast improvement over the old new Beetle

liner33

10,861 posts

231 months

Wednesday 5th February 2014
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Missus fancies one she used to have a V5 Sport edition and loved it

ORD

18,186 posts

156 months

Wednesday 5th February 2014
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Do they sell Beetles to men too now?

It looks like a diesel shopping car to me.

ORD

18,186 posts

156 months

Wednesday 5th February 2014
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biggrin Just taking the piss. I dont mean to rain on your parade! I hope the sound system blows your socks off (which, from the description, it should).

LaurasOtherHalf

21,429 posts

225 months

Wednesday 5th February 2014
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I think they missed a trick by not offering these in the classic two tone paint scheme, can't find a better pic but kind of like this;



Mini have made a fortune by charging folk for roofs but vw could do the same with a few sheets if vinyl really easily.

Riknos

4,701 posts

233 months

Wednesday 5th February 2014
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I actually quite like the look of the new shape Beetles. Better than the older one based on the golf by far!

They look a bit more manly. My sister has a 60's special edition one in a denim colour which looks different.

hondafreek

225 posts

199 months

Wednesday 5th February 2014
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Well done, sounds like a bargin! Love the style of these. Much better than a golf!

EskimoArapaho

5,135 posts

164 months

Wednesday 5th February 2014
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RemyMartin said:
The new new shape seems (relatively) universally liked.
Because it's slowly morphing into the old TT shape (which now looks dated, but whose time will come again, says I)

selym

9,581 posts

200 months

Wednesday 5th February 2014
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The new shape is just so much sharper, the woman element has been all but removed. Is there still a plantpot by the steering wheel?