Except the aftermarket stereo head unit this car is a absolute stocker and has always been.
It just passed a major milestone by reaching 100,000 happy miles.
No major technical issues. What even surprised me most is that it stopped burning oil at a previous rate of about 1 quart per 1500 miles and it's fuel economy is ever improving. Completely opposite of what common sense would suggest at that milage.
I loved my New Beetle. I still do. But only with the difference that now its owner has changed. My dad decided to buy that car from me. I wanted to 'donate' it to him and not a penny in return but he insisted on paying me a trade-in value. So, I agreed especially since the dealer wanted to give me whole $2000 for it.
And reason why I went to the dealer was to buy a new car.
I'm still a NB lover but now I'm finally with the dream of my life Subaru Impreza WRX Wagon.
Just baught my first car. 2000vw beetle. Manual. 140k miles on it . Love it so far had some repairs to stop it from over heating but no check engine lights or anything is on. Runs well now. Learning how to drive a manual is scary but fun feels like I'm actually learning how to drive for real...
18x8 TSW Jarama Wheels, 225/40 Michelin Pilot A/S plus tires,Eibach pro-kit lowering springs, Audi TT pedals. Soon will be big brake kit, HID headlight conversion anti-roll bar, performance chip, and cold-air intake.:cool:
We're working on building a Baja Bug to take to the Detroit Gambler 500 in May. Since we've utilized this forum for some research purposes, I figured I would share some information and photos from our build.
We utilized the Stage 3 Lift Kit from VWLiftKits.com. It includes better springs...
