Anyone test drive the 2012 Beetle?

mjd77 · 10-18-2011, 10:00 PM

Just curious as you can now get the turbocharged GTI engine and a 6-speed manual in the Beetle...and at least the new design looks a hell of a lot better than the old one. I don't think a guy would have to be embarrassed to be seen in one anymore. Wondering how the performance/feel differs from the GTI hatchback, if at all.

Nismoracer · 10-20-2011, 05:21 PM

Uh no cuz its gay....and overpriced.

Imtired · 10-20-2011, 07:47 PM

Not unless they put the flower holder back in

HKYStormFront · 10-20-2011, 07:48 PM

why would you want to? hopefully they will succeed literally the worst vehicle ever conceived by man with one of appallingly bad levels as to match its predecessor

the_student · 10-20-2011, 07:55 PM

He was just wondering. I'm curious to know what people think about the new one too, driving wise. Looks wise...I have my reservations as everyone else does hahaha.

FL 4Motion · 10-20-2011, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by the_student

He was just wondering. I'm curious to know what people think about the new one too, driving wise. Looks wise...I have my reservations as everyone else does hahaha.

Just from seeing the info/pics on the net, and the ads on tv, it's world's better looks wise and performance/sporty interior wise from the last one. That said, that doesn't mean it's a car I'd ever spend $1 of my money on.

It's basically a MK VI GTI in a new beetle body and i happen to really like the new GTI so drivetrain wise, I think it's good, that's about it though.

Red__Zed · 10-20-2011, 08:12 PM

they made some neat improvements on the car for sure. I still don't really have much interest in them though.

Armonster · 10-20-2011, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjd77

Just curious as you can now get the turbocharged GTI engine and a 6-speed manual in the Beetle...and at least the new design looks a hell of a lot better than the old one. I don't think a guy would have to be embarrassed to be seen in one anymore. Wondering how the performance/feel differs from the GTI hatchback, if at all.

wat

mjd77 · 10-20-2011, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the_student

He was just wondering. I'm curious to know what people think about the new one too, driving wise. Looks wise...I have my reservations as everyone else does hahaha.

Exactly...just wondering about the driving feel since the engines are the same. I might test drive one for grins but that's it. I test drove a GTI as couple of years ago and thought it was pretty darn good, but not worth the sticker of around 28k. While I do think the new beetle looks decent (subjective obviously), I'd never buy one. Like someone else said, VW's are overpriced and the maintenance costs a pretty penny too and since I once owned a Jetta I can also say DIY is a PITA for pretty much everything too. Also I'd say they tend to be in the lower end of the reliability scale too compared to other makes.

kenchan · 10-20-2011, 09:29 PM

their last turbo version was slooow.

long time ago beetle was the poorman's porsche.
latest beetle is like the poorwoman's TT.

HKYStormFront · 10-20-2011, 09:36 PM

lol troof^

Rone · 10-20-2011, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

their last turbo version was slooow.

long time ago beetle was the poorman's porsche.
latest beetle is like the poorwoman's TT.

LMAO

Pauly · 03-29-2012, 11:03 AM

imtired, what is that avatar / game you have? do you have any idea how many hours of my life i gave to that game as a young'en? that was the greatest game ever!!!

bigsix · 03-29-2012, 11:23 AM

The last Beetle had a chassis that was shared w/ The Volkswagen and Audi TT. The beetle def. felt cheap inside. It drove decently for front-wheel drive + small n/a 4 cylinder.
The new one offers an inline-5 engine, still w/ modest power , i believe.

Sibze · 03-29-2012, 11:38 AM

2014 model:

10-18-2011, 10:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
mjd77 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Port Washington, WI Age: 47 Posts: 183 Drives: 2004 RX-8 Rep Power: 16	Anyone test drive the 2012 Beetle? Just curious as you can now get the turbocharged GTI engine and a 6-speed manual in the Beetle...and at least the new design looks a hell of a lot better than the old one. I don't think a guy would have to be embarrassed to be seen in one anymore. Wondering how the performance/feel differs from the GTI hatchback, if at all.

10-20-2011, 05:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
Nismoracer Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 420 Drives: 10 Nismo Rep Power: 14	Uh no cuz its gay....and overpriced. UNKNOWN_370, Mannysrt8 and DEpointfive0 like this.

10-20-2011, 07:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 52	why would you want to? hopefully they will succeed literally the worst vehicle ever conceived by man with one of appallingly bad levels as to match its predecessor __________________ Patrick // 06 Frontier 6spd Nismosis // Mods: Uprev Tuned @ Z1 Motorsports: 257whp & 292 ft lbs 09 Pontiac G8 GXP // M6 // Sunroof // Tint... For now

10-20-2011, 07:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
the_student Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: bay area Posts: 522 Drives: '13 LE 4runner Rep Power: 16	He was just wondering. I'm curious to know what people think about the new one too, driving wise. Looks wise...I have my reservations as everyone else does hahaha. __________________ 2009 370Z PW 6MT Base/Sport/KW/PWJDM/HKS...RIP. 2011 370Z PW 6MT Base/Sport...KW V3/HKS/TE37 SL/Clear Bra

10-20-2011, 09:36 PM	#11 (permalink)
HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 52	lol troof^ __________________ Patrick // 06 Frontier 6spd Nismosis // Mods: Uprev Tuned @ Z1 Motorsports: 257whp & 292 ft lbs 09 Pontiac G8 GXP // M6 // Sunroof // Tint... For now

10-20-2011, 07:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
Imtired Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts: 123 Drives: '16 R, '86+'87 GN Rep Power: 15	Not unless they put the flower holder back in

10-20-2011, 08:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 119	they made some neat improvements on the car for sure. I still don't really have much interest in them though.

10-20-2011, 09:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	their last turbo version was slooow. long time ago beetle was the poorman's porsche. latest beetle is like the poorwoman's TT.

03-29-2012, 11:03 AM	#13 (permalink)
Pauly Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lafayette, La Posts: 645 Drives: and parks Rep Power: 14	imtired, what is that avatar / game you have? do you have any idea how many hours of my life i gave to that game as a young'en? that was the greatest game ever!!!

03-29-2012, 11:23 AM	#14 (permalink)
bigsix A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Thailand Posts: 2,227 Drives: Honda City/Mazda 2 Rep Power: 18	The last Beetle had a chassis that was shared w/ The Volkswagen and Audi TT. The beetle def. felt cheap inside. It drove decently for front-wheel drive + small n/a 4 cylinder. The new one offers an inline-5 engine, still w/ modest power , i believe.

03-29-2012, 11:38 AM	#15 (permalink)
Sibze A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 16,202 Drives: In your way Rep Power: 63	2014 model:

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