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#18 of 355 NB Convertible by mbros2k Sep 17, 2002 (3:34 pm)
Not too excited about the NB Convertible. I drive a 2002 Passat and think it is world class, but this new model leaves much to be desired. What's with the backback hanging off the rear blocking the view? And how about a new engine, like a 16v with about 140 h.p.? And what happened to VW's plans to develop a cvt which would be lighter, cheaper and more responsive than a 6-speed tip? VW cheaped out on this one. Bring back a golf convertible with the above mentioned features.
#19 of 355 mbros2k by lngtonge18 Sep 17, 2002 (7:48 pm)
It is a Beetle convertible, so therefore it is trying to emulate the traditional Beetle convertible look, which means a folded top that hangs off the back end. They will be offering a 150 horse turbo engine, so there's your multivalve engine. I think it's pretty impressive they are offering a 6 speed automatic on such an inexpensive car. Jaguar and BMW were the first to offer one, but VW was not far behind. How that qualifies as cheapening out on the design of this car, I have no idea.
#20 of 355 NB convert by cybergrnbug Sep 18, 2002 (4:19 pm)
I currently own a 2001 CyberGreen GLX 1.8T and have NEVER (no electrical problems NOTHING) had any problems with it. I currently have 34k miles on it. Any car can have problems. So stop the I hate the New Beetle campaign. For those interested in New Beetles or the convertible please go to newbeetle.org where there are thousands of very happy bug owners!
#21 of 355 2003 New VW Beetle Convertible: Where is it built? by lorbeertlc Oct 03, 2002 (8:52 pm)
Does anyone know where this new VW Beetle Convertible is being built? Mexico, Germany, or ?? -Tom
#22 of 355 not sure by justin Oct 18, 2002 (12:48 pm)
but it is probably in Mexico where my two Jettas came from, as well as the Beetles.
#23 of 355 by david3947 Nov 12, 2002 (5:27 am)
OK...so I've seen the pics, but haven't seen a NB ragtop live and in person yet. The dealer says he'll call me to let me know when he has got one I can look at, but still wants the $500 check now to 'hold' one for me. He also showed me a brochure with colors and minimal information [no specs], but couldn't let me have one to drool on. It seems the first ones out will be the 115HP model and that the 150HP will be released. What I'd really like is the 180HP or turbo diesel - but have no clue how long I'd have to wait for one of those. Has anyone actually seen/driven one yet? Have those of you who've ordered gotten any reliable word on when you might get it? I'm anxious to get one, but leery of plunking down money to hold a vehicle that I haven't seen and have no clue as to the price.
#24 of 355 yeah, what about it? by adavey Nov 14, 2002 (12:16 pm)
i heard november as a release date. it IS november the last time i checked...
#25 of 355 jcdgrodin by jcdgrodin Nov 29, 2002 (10:14 pm)
Hi. I was interested in buying a nb however I have terrible and I mean terrible luck with cars. I hear more bad things than good about the NB and would like to hear from both sides of the coin.
#26 of 355 arrival by sailing216 Dec 05, 2002 (11:17 am)
NB Convertible is to be sold the first week of January. They changed the launch from the Florida car show to the Detroit one. Demo cars are popping up at dealers now. www.newbeetle.org has pictures and specs of a Demo in Cleveland. The Turbo will be released late Spring (so they say). The cars are almost 4k more expensive than the hard-tops which is pretty pricy. Then again, cheap compared to the TT. I posted before and I have no electrical problems to date, no problems for that matter. I had a Passat VR6 with over 175k on it and at about 120k is when the electrical problems occured. The engine is rock solid.
#27 of 355 New Beetle convertible comments... by bgkanne1 Dec 12, 2002 (12:37 pm)
I had the chance to briefly drive the first new Beetle GLS convertible with the 6 speed automatic delivered to the dealer I work at. Though no performance car, the balancing shafts make the 115 hp engine amazingly smooth and vibration free. The 6 speed automatic, a first for a 4 cylinder car, is made in Japan. I assume it will appear in other vehicles sold in the US as well.

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