I'm getting my license in a month i really need a car
2007-06-16 16:35:57 · 16 answers · asked by Natalie D 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Volkswagen
The old beetles were junk. Their only saving grace is that they were easy to work on. They have no power, they don't get that great mileage (compared to new cars) and they are absolute death-traps, unsafe at any speed. They were built super cheap, people only like them because they are cute and have personality.
2007-06-16 18:33:51 · answer #1 · answered by Tomsriv 5 · 1⤊ 4⤋
Are Volkswagen Beetles Good Cars
2016-11-07 08:58:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES! YES! YES! Volkswagens are a pleasure to drive and to own, they can be a bit expensive to fix since the parts are manufactured in Germany but get a full warranty or a great appreciation of the cars and you'll do fine! I fix my VW myself if I can to save money... The beetle is one of the top 5 best selling cars of all time--worldwide! If you haven't noticed people still drive the old 1960's beetles around and not to many other cars last that long. To get a taste of what type of car maker VW is, it might help you to know they also make Audi, Lamborghini, Bentley, Bugatti and other more expensive cars. The Beetle is like an affordable Audi TT, they are wonderful...
2007-06-16 16:59:26 · answer #3 · answered by Shan 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YES! The beetles are very comfortable! The y give plenty of head and legs room. The back seat in a hard top has more leg room then the convertibles. I own a 2000 beetle and It is only meant to seat 4 but I have managed to seat 5 in there and was a little crowded but nothing unbearable. I do not recommend it though.
I love my car. My car has been great to me. Just keep up with the normal maintance jsut like any other car and you will love one too.
Plus a beetle or any European car (VW, Audi, BMW, Etc.) has to be able to with stand a crash on the Autobahn in Germany exceeding 120+ MPH and have everyone survive and be able to walk away. Also they hug the road unlike any other car you have probably ever driven. They don't allow the air to get underneath the car and push it all around.
If you got a beetle I am pretty sure you would love it!
2007-06-19 05:30:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Do you mean the Classic Beetle or the new one?
If you mean the Classic, yes they are definitely good cars, and fun and easy to drive too.
I don't know much about the new Beetle, but have been told that the interior is rather cramped, especially for bigger-made people.
A well-maintained Classic is a good first car, as I found out not too long ago. It is an uncomplicated car, unlike modern cars which have too many gadgets that can become faulty.
My 1972 Super Beetle is comfortable, easy and relatively cheap to run & maintain.
If you are buying the Classic, make sure it is in good condition, especially the body, engine & brakes.
Good Luck with your choice!
2007-06-19 01:08:42 · answer #5 · answered by DeeJay 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know much about the new ones but I drove and repaired a 1973 Kombi for 10 yrs then sold it for more than I paid for it.
the old Beetles fun to drive, reliable, easy to repair and fairly fuel efficient.
That being said, I would not recommend a beetle for a new driver because:
The fuel tank is in your lap just behind the dash. The tank and spare tire do not offer much protection in the event of a front end collision.
Because the weight of the engine and trans axle are over the rear drive wheels, maintaining directional stability when accelerating or braking on snow or ice can be a challenge.
Also, valve adjustment is critical and requires frequent adjustment.
2007-06-16 18:55:32 · answer #6 · answered by Dan0 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love em. I have a 72 beetle and a 72 super beetle. You'll learn to work on them (just setting the points, tune ups etc.) but its all good to know anyways. The German engineering is just awsome, and they really knew how to utilise everyhing to make the car work (ie. the spare tire preasure runs the windshield washer fluid)
I personnally feel that an old beetle is a great first car. Descent milage, insurance rates would be lower than most, and if you bite it, its easy to get replacement parts
2007-06-16 21:24:26 · answer #7 · answered by Stephen L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just read in Consumers Report that "year after year some VW models have regularly shown more problems than models of other brands. For more used-car reliability data, see the 2007 Buying Guide"...usually in a Library if you don't have one.
2007-06-16 16:45:36 · answer #8 · answered by t-bird 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The new beetle is an exellent car.....the best car that we have in America in the last 6 years old , it car it`s made with excellents materials and excellents mexican´s enginnears and it is an ultra economic gas .
2007-06-17 09:15:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
The newer beetles get poor MPG. They also break alot and cost to fix is major bucks.
2007-06-16 17:03:18 · answer #10 · answered by HyperGforce 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋