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#61 of 355 yikes!... by adavey Sep 24, 2003 (2:41 pm)
i've had mine for >6 months and >8k miles. no problems yet--except for the "press" triangle to release the handle to start the top. it snapped in half. they fixed it without a fuss. i put the top down at least once every day. i don't use the cover because it flown off twice. vw says "they know and they're working on it"
#62 of 355 New Beetle convertible by p100 Sep 24, 2003 (4:34 pm)
I think this little car is way overpriced for what it offers in terms of quality, equipment, and performance. $ 27K for this heap? Consider where it is made and how huge the profit margin must be on these for the manufacturer. They price them the same as if they were made in Germany where labor costs are astronomical compared to Mexico.
#63 of 355 Boot by newbeetleconv Sep 25, 2003 (6:58 am)
Thanks for the response regarding the Boot. I feel better now knowing that it doesn't have to be on. 2 days in a row now and no problems-yeah! As far as the Mexican product goes, any other thoughts on that one?
#64 of 355 I Just become a NBC Owner! by antz Oct 02, 2003 (4:10 am)
Paid $25k + Tax +Title + Doc.fee = $27142.25 for a 2004 GLS 2.0L + Leather + ESP + CD X-ger. Is this around what other people are paying?   Thanks for any feedback   BTW, It's snow here in Cleveland! :-|   Antz
#65 of 355 Driver's Side Window by newbeetleconv Oct 09, 2003 (7:02 am)
Have a quick question regarding the driver's side window. At times when I close the door, the window doesn't "catch" under the lip of the roof and I have to really slam the door to get it to "catch." Anyone else finding this? 3 weeks and no other probs--lovin it!
#66 of 355 Cyber Green by jbart23 Oct 15, 2003 (1:10 pm)
'04 Beetle Convertibles will be available in cyber-green...can someone tell me if that is the same green as the Coupe? Also, I know that it will also be available w/ beige interior, but will the top match? I feel the top and the interior must match!
#67 of 355 engines by marthatl Oct 29, 2003 (12:05 pm)
I am looking into the 2004 NB convertible and really don't want to pay for the turbo engine. Will I have problems accelerating on the freeway and accelerating up hills with the standard 2.0L engine? I'm planning on getting the 6 speed automatic transmission. Also, is there anyone not having problems with the top? I got a little worried after reading some of the horror stories. Any input would be greatly appreciated!
#68 of 355 marthatl- have you tried getting on the freeway with the 2.0? by kevin111 Oct 30, 2003 (8:05 am)
Have you tried testdriving the NBC 2.0 and getting on the freeway? Just a warning, it is one of the slowest accelerating cars on the market today. The turbo is a little faster, which would mean acceleraing on the freeway would be a little safer.   Basically, testdrive it to make sure it is to your liking.
#69 of 355 by fish8 Nov 03, 2003 (10:26 am)
If you look at the 0-60 times on the VW website, you will see that the 2.0 manual is actually faster the equivalent turbo diesel counterpart. The turbo 1.8 will be faster though. Just FYI!!   I have a Jetta with 2.0 and, yes it could be faster, but overall I have never had trouble merging with traffic.
#70 of 355 Information from VWOA re: driver +passenger windows by newbeetleconv Nov 06, 2003 (10:13 am)
Hey Folks- I heard from VWOA today regarding my non-working driver side window. Seems that there are many of you experiencing the same problem. I was told that they would be having all those motors and levers fixed by January and and tops that are damaged due to the window sticking under the top would also have a full, free replacement top in January. I was told to contact my Service Manager at Prestige Imports and he confirmed all of it. Just passing it along.

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