hello, may i know any comments on this car?? any serious problems??

and will the 1.6 be very under powered ??

it's more than overpowered...it's quite powerful...dun worry...

Seriously have you driven the beetle before you comment? I have driven my friend's beetle 2.0 before and its not "overpowered" at all, seriously i mean it.

A 2 Liters engine with only 115PS and 172Nm of torque on a car that weighted almost 1400kg? Overpowered? Are you serious?! It's enough for daily use, once a while spirited driving but its not overpowered.

I have no comment on the 1.6L as I never drive it before, but imagine a 1400kg car with only 102PS and 148Nm of torque

This post has been edited by alancjl: Apr 5 2009, 07:53 PM

there;s a while i always touch new beetle but wif 2.0 inside
juz average for the power-.-

is this meaning 2.0 is juz nice 4 the beetle?? but the price is 158k..
tested the 1.6 but then when the car stops..n wanna move again... no pickup. but after moving then it is smooth.

was told tat everything is the same for 1.6 and 2.0 except the engine, unlike toyota or honda cars. diff cc... u get everything diff inside too.

so buying 2.0 won't be so worth it ??

Pity they don't sell the 1.8T version here.

what i try to say is
1.6 may b worse than 2.0 in power for sure la
don ever get cream interior
else yr interior gets dirty real easy

of new beetle
the interior r full of plastic stuff
for long time being, things here n there break -.-
even the dashboard can b like a crayon surface for u to draw a world map
so b prepared if u wanan buy this car unless u got tons of $$$ to spend in maintenance
it;s a great driving car but the interior quality not as nice as benz o bmw -.-

for income tax purpose
cars above 150k can only claim capital allowance of RM50k
if RM100k-150k then u can claim for RM100k for capital allowance

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Added on April 5, 2009, 9:22 pmi hope there's 3.2 ver here -.-


This post has been edited by RCrex: Apr 5 2009, 09:22 PM

the pick up would be heavier than a myvi, but comparing to that isnt fair, since the vw beetle would be a better crash proof car! this is just an 8 valve engine. anyways, whats the price of the car, have u considered a mini?

the price without insurance for 1.6 is 140k while 2.0 is 158k

dun quite like mini as it is lagi small.

rcrex- the interior quite nice lei... n the sales person advised to get cream color becoz he says it is nicer.. n to prevent dirt.. he recommend one type of spray.. which is actually quite good. he did the demo for us to see. can straight make the cream leather clean n like new again. dun believe, u can go to jln ampang vw n see that white herbie beetle with cream interior. how come cars can claim from income tax? din know abt that. care to elaborate more details ??

if u do business u'll know
i don need to go so far coz my mom is driving new beetle -.-
we regret for getting cream interior
for time being u'll understand the "plastic" thingy issues
o juz drop by any recond shop that has new beetle
n try look at their dashboard u'll b surprised

the car looks like turtle , u think it is fast?

downhill king i guess

just fyi. i went to the curve VW showroom today. they have a pre-registered golf gti Mk5 selling form 178,888. it was rejected by the buyer coz got a slight dent on the interior of the roof, so now selling at discounted price.
the SA says can pay 6k DP and drive away the car with 2.9K installment a month for 9 years @ 2.4% interest.

My uncle has one, the yellow 1.6, seriously it's underpowered..

2.9K installment a month for 9 years = RM313,200?

well..the 1.6 comes with 102hp and weight nearly 1400kg..even i didnt own 1, i think its underpowered, consider the waja 1.6=102hp as well also quite underpowered...maybe TS can try get the 2.0=115hp...

what about the Peugeot 308vti? have heard many good things about it. same price range too iinm

didnt try the beetle, but test drove the 1.6L jetta. should be same engine, 8 valver. underpowered. but the jetta had a 6 speed auto that is pretty good at masking the lack of power. not sure if the beetle uses the 6speed or not. too lazy to check

yes. the new beetle is using the 6 speed auto now. n it is like honda jazz can switch to manual as well.

if a car is under powered, wut would happen?? juz moving is slower??

rcrex - did ur mum like her beetle? how long she owned the car? any problems so far??

u will feel the car is lazy to go even u press the pedal more..... ..otherwise its an allright car...

i think ok gua, coz my mum din demand for so much
we got it 5yrs ago from recond shop
one of the worst nightmare car for me -.-
i spoiled the dashboard after bought for a few week coz i tried to clear those sticky part -.-
n then there's air cond foam blown out from the air cond vents
even the door panel's door handle broke now that i don think my mom is powerful enuf to pull the handle till it break
that's y i said this car is full of plastic quality stuff which don last long

i duno if this thing will happen in never batches beetle o not for the time being
yet it's juz a lovely car if u hav $$$ to change anything once it broke down -.-

noob here, is the new beetle 2 or 4 doors?

it is 2 doors.
one of my frens said that this beetle looks like a stupid car.
wut u guys think ??

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Added on April 6, 2009, 11:19 amrcrex- ur mum's beetle gearbox got alwiz rosak??


This post has been edited by darlyn: Apr 6 2009, 11:19 AM

it's a nice car to own by women, thats why myvi is so sellable because it has slight resemblance to beetle

The beetle is a very "cute" car..
If u can afford a >RM100K car, is fuel consumption really a matter??
Go for a test drive, then u'll knw whether u like it or not..
The spec is also nice, and it's a cult car..
I went to 'feel' the car @ VW The Curve..it's nice~
For me, I'm not used to the huge dashboard..it's like there's a car in between u and your front bumper!

Maybe it's due to the fact that your car is a recond??


All the best to TS..

to me, the interior isn't that nice. not much to my liking and somehow doesn't feel high quality. if you're getting it, it's definitely for the beetle design and the VW logo

Just test drove the car last week, even the car come with 6 speed auto (current model) but i think still under power for 1.6 and ok performance with 2.0 only ....

BTW beetle convertible will be available after july and prices should be something around 170k .....

The car is ok, come with leather seat with heater hahahahaha ....

sorry, i got it wrong. it should be 1.9k a month.

so 1.9k a month, that would be 205,200 in 9 years

gearbox never spoil b4 n runs very smooth -.-
most recond car 100% got this problem beliv me as i see most of my friends r also the same
full of plastic stuff the breaks for time being
n the FC is terrible, can fight wif my campur engine of 330km for RM79 full tank

it should be rm1946.59 for 9 years with 2.4% interest rate.

Maybe it's due to the hot humid malaysian weather that's spoiling the plastics which are used to the cool and dry weather where they are customized for the country they were sold..
Possible to repair at VW Malaysia?
Affordable?

sonnycool, r u sure the convertible is 170k?? fully imported unit??
coz for the 2.0 if include insurance will be abt 160k already.

heard tat convertible roof... very easily rosak n will leak water when the car is old ??

estimated from Goh Brother (VW dealer), cause my GF is going for the convertible version, they can't confirm the exact prices (170k++ but not sure how much the ++ lah), arriving date should be July (if i remember correctly) ....

BTW all VW is CBU.

Convertible water leaking ? yes most convertible or targa top car face same problem, no worry only minor issue can be solve by changing rubber

guess what
in those europe country, summer season can get even higher temp n winter for freezing temp
juz those plastic parts r annoying when they breaks
i hav always asked to import those parts from VW SG juz to replace those worn parts -.-
yet i hope new VW wont hav such cheap material issue
maybe someday i'll juz trade in this beetle juz to change a golf gti

go ahead
it is an excellent car

VW makes good car


it is not underpowered if u dun take it and race...

for normal driving... within town or highway... it is enough

Beetle ok what
Here are my friend beetle,give you some mod idea :

The interior is very good
Quality ain't bad,spacious interior
Cannot comment on driving as i don't have license
Find some mint condition 2nd hand sample,more worth that way(Cheaper by half leh)

r u sure the convertible only 10k more?? seems like unbelievable.

kcng : u sure the 1.6 is ok? coz if it is reli underpowered, i'm thinking of taking the 2.0. urgh.... reli can't decide.

oc4/3 : u reli poisoning my head now.. with tat nice car picture. but yellow would be nicer?? hehe..

anyway... what is kl no. plate now?

darlyn,
as i mentioned, if u are just cruising around in town or highway... 1.6 will be fine...

if u wan to "race", then 1.6 will be severely underpowered...

but you are thinking of getting the 2.0 version... why not go for the 2.0 version then?
the extra power will come in handy in the event you need it

on highway like from kl to penang and fully loaded wif stuffs... 1.6 ok kah ??
i dun race.. n drive very slow.

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Added on April 9, 2009, 12:02 amis there any 1.8t version??

This post has been edited by darlyn: Apr 9 2009, 12:02 AM

seriously the 1.6 is underpower for city drive even with the new 6sp gear box (that car to heavy for sux small engine), go for 2ltr ....
btw the is base on Golf mark 4 + extra weight ...

I try to reconfirm abt the prices first .....

sonnycool, did u know any vw branch tat give best discount??

The one i show is a 1.8T auto example with turbo replacement,power is over 200hp
Not bad for a sissy car actually
Plus the boost come in early so this car is very streetable
I think yellow hard to combine
but thing with beetle is hard to find a rim suitable for it

but the vw outlet only got 1.6 and 2.0...... dun have 1.8T. where to get that 1.8T ??

Grey importer.

2nd hand
My friend scouted for dunno how long before he found this mint example
So patience else get a Copper S
Hmm........Golf GTI perhaps?

how much if from grey importer?

Try to call and ask
But should be kinda hard to find any 1.8T beetle in Asia
My friend scouted for a few years before he get one
So good luck if you insist on 1.8T

went to the curve vw to see beetle again. but feels tat the beetle interior there.. of lower grade?? the leather oso satu macam. how can that be?
the one i saw at ampang beetle reli nice interior. meaning it is not standard? anyone can confirm this ??

power is subjective..
for some ppl will be enough, for some will be underpowered

rcrex, ur beetle cream interior..now become very dirty oredi ??

One need to realise that CBU cars if manufactured in Europe are subject to strict EU regulations on environment conservation.

So 90% of the plastic/fiber components for the interior are degradable material. Even the glue used.

Probably certain interior parts would start falling apart after 10 yrs.

no la
i do take well care of her
door handle broke -.- thinking to stick it back n spray silver juz like 350z fairlady's door handle

2.0 is never under power

now with the 1.6 , 6 speed tiptronic...
do u think it will under power ??

think so
y not u try 2.0 then u'll know

is the 2.0 beetle makan minyak ?? if compare to civic 2.0

hell yea

darlyn: so have you bought your beetle?

the 1.6 is really underpowered

i have found a few 2.0 yr 00 to 01 onwards... selling at 80K++

i think its wiser to get a used one

go for mini instead....

Just drove a brand new 1.6 today... just have a short drive since is not my car.. wrote a very very mini 1st impression on the new Beetle. Hopes will have another opportunity to properly test it again before the actual fair comments / review for it.

found tis http://www.mudah.my/Volkswagen+Beetle+1+8+Turbo-5677764.htm
1.8 turbo beetle

but used not worth it now...almost 10 years old...
new will be better as got 5 years warranty