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#245 of 355 Re: NEW BUYER [lilred250] by catlady44 Dec 14, 2005 (5:36 pm)
Replying to: lilred250 (Nov 09, 2005 6:38 pm) I have a 2004 VW Convertible Turbo. It only has 8,000 miles on it. I think you should read this forum before you buy one. Mine gets terrible gas mileage but other than that no problems yet but I do not feel confident that these cars are reliable. I am sure however, if you were to go on any other car forum you will find similar complaints. However, my biggest complaint is poor gas mileage. Barely getting 15-l/2 16 mpg city driving. 20 mpg highway. The head mechanic said he doesn't believe it has anything to do with the turbo as the turbo doesn't really kick in until you get to a certain speed which he thinks I never even get to and the fact that the engine never gets to heat up properly since I only have a very short commute (less than 3 miles) to work.   Good luck.
#246 of 355 How does the 2006 convertible do in the Snow? by lsim Dec 22, 2005 (10:25 am)
Can anyone who lives in the Northeast tell me how a convertible beetle does in the snow? Please provide any useful comments I should know regarding how the bug does in bad weather The 2006 now has traction control. Does anyone have any experience with that? Replies to this message: lilmelyel (Feb 03, 2006 9:09 am) lsim (Feb 06, 2006 11:45 am)
#247 of 355 Pink diesel VNBC by lrhunter Dec 29, 2005 (12:22 pm)
My daughter wants a New Beetle Convertible, but really wants to get it in pink (the 2006 advertisements from VW show it in pink, but I have not seen pink listed as a factory color on the web site or in brochures). I have also heard that it may be available with the diesel engine soon. Does anyone know if either of these options will be available?
#248 of 355 2006 ipod hook-up by luvmybug Jan 08, 2006 (8:44 pm)
hey everybody~~ i purchased a 2006 bug convertible that i absolutely love however, i have no idea how to get the hook up for my ipod. it comes with an auxillary outlet to hook it up, but when i asked apple about the part they told me i have to get the wire from my dealer, then when i went to the dealer they told me apple supplies me with it. can somebody help because i really want to use my ipod in my car. Replies to this message: wantabeetle (Feb 03, 2006 11:29 am)
#249 of 355 For Host by hpmctorque Jan 09, 2006 (2:42 am)
My daughter, a college student, recently purchased a '02 Jetta with the 2.0 engine and manual transmission. The car looks and drives great, but I'm concerned about VW's reliability record. Am wondering what experience you've had with your '02 Jetta, what oil you use and oil change intervals, and whether you feel comfortable with the lifetime coolant.   My apology for posting this in the New Beetle Convert topic.   Thanks. Replies to this message: claires (Jan 10, 2006 12:03 am)
#250 of 355 Re: For Host [hpmctorque] by claires HOST Jan 10, 2006 (12:03 am)
Replying to: hpmctorque (Jan 09, 2006 2:42 am) Hi, hpmctorque,   Mine's a 1.8 Turbo with automatic and (crossing fingers) I haven't had a moment's trouble with it. As to the oil and coolant issues... well, I'm just here to hand out pillows, serve drinks and make sure everyone's comfortable -- I have no idea what kind of oil the service department puts in it and am coolant-clueless. But I CAN send you to the Jetta Forum, where you'll get a lot more knowledgeable answers than mine:   Volkswagen Jetta 2005 and Earlier
#251 of 355 Re: For Host by hpmctorque Jan 11, 2006 (1:37 pm)
Okay, if you don't mind, then, I'd like a Diet Coke with light ice and a twist of lime, please, and, fine, we'll do the oil change another time.
#252 of 355 Re: How does the 2006 convertible do in the Snow? [lsim] by lilmelyel Feb 03, 2006 (9:09 am)
Replying to: lsim (Dec 22, 2005 10:25 am) I have a 2004 NBC. This is my second winter driving it in snow. I have never had a problem, the wider wheel base helps. I have driven it in a couple major storms; it really does well. I do have the 5 speed manual trans; I really think knowing how to properly use your manual trans helps, proper downshifting, etc. to lessen use of brakes. Good luck! Replies to this message: lsim (Feb 06, 2006 11:45 am)
#253 of 355 Re: 2006 ipod hook-up [luvmybug] by wantabeetle Feb 03, 2006 (11:29 am)
Replying to: luvmybug (Jan 08, 2006 8:44 pm) I have an ipod nano and listen to it in my 06 NBC all the time. You don't have to get a cable from your dealer. You can get one from somewhere like walmart or target. It's called a 3.5mm stereo jack cable. It has a 3.5mm plug on both ends. I think it costs like 5 bucks...or maybe a little more. Good luck!
#254 of 355 Re: How does the 2006 convertible do in the Snow? [lilmelyel] by lsim Feb 06, 2006 (11:45 am)
Replying to: lilmelyel (Feb 03, 2006 9:09 am) So nice of you to comment. Thanks!

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