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Post by dee on Sept 15, 2015 15:51:12 GMT -5
I had dee'scounted a new VW Beetle because of the cost .
I did not like the previous attempt at retro , but the new one is reminiscent of a Porsche and it seems to be more heavily discounted that the Polo and Golf , which are boring boxes .
I love the retro look with wings as my hard drive got fixed around 1957 and i can't dee'lete and add more appropriate
I can buy one for £14,000 which is affordable and £4,000 off list It's based on the 6th generation Golf , but thats is a an advance on the Alfa Romeo 147 .
I can only imagine that VW need to keep the production line flowing for a niche product .
It would be the 1st quality car I have owned , Fiat Group and Citroen are not renowned for quality !
Hopefully , it would stand up to 15 years of retired motoring !
It won't b until early 2016 because I will be servicing and MOT the 147 at the end of the year ,
dee
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Post by philbirch on Sept 18, 2015 14:30:07 GMT -5
The only car I ever had was a grotty Moggy Minor born in 1958, alas it finally gave up the ghost in '82. I called it Alfred. After the MAD character coz it had sticky-out indicators like old Alfies ears.
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Post by Randy on Sept 27, 2015 3:51:25 GMT -5
My favorite is the Plymouth Road Runner. I've owned 11 of them.  |
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Post by olddocfox on Dec 14, 2015 16:46:10 GMT -5
So, have you bought that VW Beetle yet? I bought this one in November and I'm loving it! It drives really well, gets excellent mileage and exudes high build quality.  |
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Post by dee on Jan 1, 2016 16:17:26 GMT -5
The Beetle was on hold pending a cancer scare , not that I am too bothered about it as I have had a good innings .
That's resolved as clear , but the creaking Alfa has just been MOT - government tested ] for a few months , so less urgency .
Thanks for your feedback Randy - it helps to know that someone is happy with a Beetle !
dee
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Post by olddocfox on Jan 19, 2016 17:19:43 GMT -5
Dee, I couldn't resist re-plating the car. The random numbers and letters issued by Pennsylvania were rather boring. This seems much more appropriate!  My BUGGER continues to be fun to drive. But then so was the first New Beetle I purchased in 1998 - I even wrote an editorial about it for Sound & Vibration magazine. Click here for PDFBest regards, George |
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Post by camfiend on Jan 20, 2016 1:24:58 GMT -5
A single word that says it all.... love it
Bob
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Post by philbirch on Jan 20, 2016 17:44:36 GMT -5
Of course in England the Bug is called a Beetle and a reg plate 'Bugger' may suggest you 'bat for the other side'.
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Post by camfiend on Jan 21, 2016 0:51:00 GMT -5
well I'll be buggered... never thought of it that way
Maybe thats why I stay well clear of England .. that and the fact that you guys might ask me for cricket lessons lol
Bob
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Post by dee on May 24, 2016 6:59:43 GMT -5
To adopt another obscure UK expression - that Registration is just NOT cricket in UK - can someone translate ?
HOWEVER _ RESULT!!
Brand new Beetle in Platinum arriving from Mexico ,should be here late June/early July .
Hopefully my tired Alfa Romeo 147 with engine management light warning me , will hold out until then !
It's gone up to £17000 with delivery from the Midlands dealer who chased the car for me , Alloy Whizz Wheels [ Twister ] which are intended to make it sporty , i guess but just makes it look like a toy and which rather upsets the Art Deco purity that I prefer .The grey is fairly architectural and minimalist which suits me , as a designer .
If they do bring out a revised model , I should not lose too much on trade in BUT it would be another £3000 or so .
I hope to simply get accustomed to it and relish the savings !
Of course , a more upright 5 door would be more sensible at approaching 70 , I have lived with a 3 for Coupe Alfa 147 with too wide doors for 12 years and swore never again ... the Alfa was style over substance [ VW Golf ] I guess and the Beetle is somewhat the same as a Golf with a similar spec would be £2000 more , but I love curves !
dee
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Post by dee on Mar 12, 2017 16:54:32 GMT -5
UPDATE .
The New Beetle 1.2 design arrived on a trailer from an agent [discount ] !
It's a 2017 model which was advertised as White Silver .
Unfortunately , we were unable to see a paint chip .
It's pale grey - with just a hint of metallic . Not a metallic silver/aluminium as expected .
I love it , with beige interior , it's reminiscent of a 30's coupe .
It could be a solid colour in most lights .
It's just so civilised and quiet after a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 diesel , which is being given to a young couple who need a car .
I actually cleaned it out for them as I anticipated it going for scrap .
How do I post pics from Photo on an I-mac !!!
dee
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Post by julio1fer on Mar 12, 2017 17:11:37 GMT -5
Good riding in that New Beetle, Dee!
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Post by dee on Mar 13, 2017 8:52:56 GMT -5
Thanks julio 1 fer .
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