What to look for when buying a used vw Beetle?
Areas of Interest (RUST)
- Heater Channels. This is one of the first places to rot out on a Beetle.
- Quarter Panel Behind Side Rear Windows.
- Rear Package Tray.
- Floor Pans.
- Rear Cross Members.
- Fender Mounting Areas.
- Spare Tire Well.
- Frame Head.
What to look for when buying a New Beetle?
The ultimate checklist to buy a Volkswagen Beetle
- Floor panels.
- Heater channels.
- Quarter panels behind the side rear windows.
- Rear boot compartment or the package tray.
- Rear cross members.
- Fender mounting areas.
- Spare tire well.
- Frame head.
What kind of engine does New Beetle Turbo’s have?
You bet your aluminum-trimmed bud vase. The Turbo S is powered by a 180-bhp version of the 1.8-liter 20-valve inline-4, serving up its peak power at 5500 rpm (300 rpm lower than the 150-bhp engine) and 174 lb.-ft. of torque from 1950–5000 rpm.
What kind of wheels does the New Beetle have?
The front sports a more aggressive air dam and new, stand-alone turn signals, while the rear has a new bumper and undertray with a chrome, twin-outlet exhaust poking through. Blocky 5-spoke 17-in. wheels (with P225/45R-17 Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 tires) and a Turbo S badge complete the exterior upgrades.
Why are sales of the New Beetle dropping?
New Beetle sales have been dropping of late, and they want to bring male buyers back into the fold (New Beetle sales are split 60/40, women to men). While they wanted to spice up the New Beetle to attract men, they didn’t want to alienate the core buyers (women) and were afraid a big wing on the back might be too radical.
Where is the speed activated wing on a VW Beetle?
Instead, VW installed a speed-activated wing (the action of which is quite noisy) at the top of the rear window that rises at 45 mph and retracts at 10. This is where it gets confusing for VW.