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#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.
#71 of 355 jennifer...cyber green by vwmanjimb Nov 12, 2003 (4:04 pm)
The Beetle Conv. will be avialable in the Cyber Green. It is the same color as the Beetle Coupe. As far as the top and interior is concerned. You can get beige interior with beige or black top. The beige top might be hard to find because they are limiting the beige top in production. I have not seen a beige top yet. I have had a couple black tops in and they sold real fast.
#72 of 355 A/C problem by jed1894 Nov 12, 2003 (7:59 pm)
New Beetle owner here (just 339 miles). After driving home, I discovered the A/C was not working. It comes on, lights up, and blows,... the compressor even sounds like it's kicking in, but no cold air.   I'm trying to save about 2 hours driving time back to the dealer....any ideas on what it could be?   thanks... JED, 03 TDI Beetle
#73 of 355 by kirstie_h HOST Nov 13, 2003 (10:33 am)
Hi jed1894. I'd like to suggest that you post your problem in our Air Conditioner Problems--All Cars discussion. It resides on our Maintenance & Repair board, and you might get more feedback there.   kirstie_h Roving Host & Future Vehicles Host
#74 of 355 In regards to post #71 by vwmanjimb Nov 15, 2003 (11:54 am)
I stand corrected...You CANNOT have a beige top with cyber green. Is only available on black and blue. My fault...sorry.
#75 of 355 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle Conv. by alfonso_h Nov 19, 2003 (2:31 pm)
I'm so excited on saturday i'm trading in my 2001 VW Beetle Coupe for the convertible. Replies to this message: catlady44 (Oct 04, 2005 1:36 pm)

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