Is the 2001 VW New Beetle a good car?
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What kind of engine does the New Beetle have?
The GLS TDI model uses a turbocharged 90-hp 1.9-liter direct-injection diesel. Four-speed automatic and five-speed manual transmissions are available with all three. All models have standard antilock brakes and side-impact airbags for the front seats. Models with the 1.8-liter turbo feature standard traction control.
How many miles does a VW New Beetle get?
Mileage: 103,412 miles Body Type: Hatchback Color: Green Engine: 4 Cyl 1.8 L No accident or damage reported to CARFAX. Purchased on 12/12/01 and owned in MD until 03/20/21. Driven an estimated 5,316 miles/year.
When did the Volkswagen New Beetle come out for sale?
No accident or damage reported to CARFAX. 1st owner purchased on 04/28/01 and owned in CA until 01/20/04 • 2nd owner purchased on 01/20/04 and owned in CA until 02/04/04 • 3rd owner purchased on 01/18/11 and owned in ME until .
What kind of engine does a new Beetle have?
Three engines are available: a turbocharged 150-horsepower 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine, a 115-horsepower 2.0-liter four-banger, or a high-tech Turbo Direct Injection diesel engine that gets 48 mpg on the highway and has a driving range of 700 miles.
What kind of headlights does the New Beetle have?
GLX models now come standard with a Monsoon sound system, rain-sensing wipers and a self-dimming rearview mirror. Optional high-intensity discharge headlights are available on GLS- and GLX-trimmed New Beetles, as are new 17-inch alloy wheels.
I love my 2001 bettle, i am 6’5″ and there is more head and leg room in this car then any car i have ever been in. i higly recomend it. (front seat only) Car does decent in the snow. This is a good car for 2 people. Does recommend this car!! 23 out of 23 people found this review helpful. Did you? BEST CAR WE EVER HAD !!!!!!
How big is the back seat of a Volkswagen Beetle?
The Beetle is very roomy in the driver’s seat. The back is not too bad, I’ve crammed two of my friends in the back; they’re not huge guys but they didn’t complain. The front seats fold forward and give plenty of room for rear passengers to climb in. The back seats also fold down and give a ton of extra cargo space.
What kind of platform does the New Beetle have?
Built on the front-drive Golf/Jetta platform, the New Beetle has been more of a hit in the United States than in Europe, drawing a cross section of American buyers that ranges from teen-agers getting their first car to aging baby boomers reliving their youth. The New Beetle won’t get squashed like a bug in minor collisions.
What’s the difference between the old Beetle and the New Beetle?
Whereas the original had an air-cooled rear engine and rear-wheel drive, the New Beetle is based on the Golf/Jetta platform and has a front engine and front-wheel drive. The bubble-shaped roof gives the four-seat New Beetle a strong visual link to the original, but it infringes on rear headroom.
What kind of engine does a Volkswagen Beetle have?
Here’s some Jalopnik sacrilege: I was given a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle with a diesel engine, and a manual transmission. And I have no idea if I like it. But that’s mainly because I don’t understand German humor.
Are there rules about driving a Volkswagen Beetle?
There are rules in place, you see, sacred calves that shall not be sacrificed under any circumstance. That’s because if you are given a diesel, manual, brown, Beetle, wagon, preferably rear-engined, you should be properly expected to never drive another car again.
Is the Volkswagen Beetle based on a golf?
A Volkswagen Golf. Specifically, it’s based on the last-generation golf, with a funky re-skin the way you used to do winAmp back in 1999. It is, underneath it all, a hatchback which is designed to get people and their things to and from destinations with no fuss, no muss, and nary any hint of unreliability.