Neil-NA Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Righty then tomorrow Im taking the GF to look at a 2001 Beetle 1.6. Are there many known problems to look for? anyone actually got or had one and can comment on the drive, bootspace etc. I have been searching Google but its damn hard to do so on my phone. Any help would be much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L18msy Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 The bootspace isn't too bad if anything a bit narrow compared to a golf. I haven't heard any bad reports about them mechanically. The driving position is a bit weird as the dash is long, so you have quite a bit of car between you and the end of the front bumper. Parking could be tricky with it. You will see what i mean tomorrow if you didn't understand that drivel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil-NA Posted February 13, 2011 Author Share Posted February 13, 2011 The bootspace isn't too bad if anything a bit narrow compared to a golf. I haven't heard any bad reports about them mechanically. The driving position is a bit weird as the dash is long, so you have quite a bit of car between you and the end of the front bumper. Parking could be tricky with it. You will see what i mean tomorrow if you didn't understand that drivel I understand exactly what you're saying about the parking, I have been trying to explain that to her but its just useless lol. Thanks matey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L18msy Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 I know what you mean, had the same problems/arguements when she wanted an MG ZR or a Renault Meagane. She just didn't want to listen. I put my foot down and said no to MG but lost the battle with the Megane. A few months ownership with the Megane and i dusted off the ' I told you so card'. So now she listens to me sometimes, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hamiltonsupra Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 wouldnt she prefer an audi tt similar age (looks kinda similar but all round better car?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil-NA Posted February 13, 2011 Author Share Posted February 13, 2011 wouldnt she prefer an audi tt similar age (looks kinda similar but all round better car?) Too expensive mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Seriously dude tell her NO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil-NA Posted February 13, 2011 Author Share Posted February 13, 2011 Seriously dude tell her NO It either that or a PT Cruiser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Beetle all day then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil-NA Posted February 13, 2011 Author Share Posted February 13, 2011 Beetle all day then Thought that would be the answer quiet boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 As if you let her even consider a PT Loser! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil-NA Posted February 14, 2011 Author Share Posted February 14, 2011 As if you let her even consider a PT Loser! She was just looking a cheap stuff as new as possible, they can be had for 2k on an 04 plate with 50k but after speaking to a few people its just a big no no to them Also wanted to looks at Audi A3's but insurance is silly money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L18msy Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 How did you get on with the Beetle? I also remembered that changing bulbs can be a pain with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil-NA Posted February 14, 2011 Author Share Posted February 14, 2011 We went to look at 1, 50 mile round trip and it was horrific, they told us it was immaculate, when we got there it was coverd in real deep scratches on every single panel and the big VW badge had been smashed off the front Hopefully going looking at a few more tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L18msy Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 I hate it when that happens. Hope you have better luck tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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