04 New Beetle tdi Goes for a drive

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  • @davesimpson2805
    @davesimpson2805 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    The Beetle is a good shout for a first car. Being only a 4-seater makes it much more insurance friendly than the equivalent Golf. Also, the front and rear wings are made of nice flexible plastic (surprised you didn't mention this) because they are essentially the bumper covers and so parking inexperience works out significantly cheaper.

  • @TheStobb50
    @TheStobb50 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    If you went to a art gallery in the 90s the car park would be full of new Beatles, so my car stood out been a Lada fun times

    • @Perthshire
      @Perthshire 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Beatles? The VW Fab Four.

    • @seancooke4127
      @seancooke4127 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes Mate and assuming that you drove a Lada Riva, then your vehicle was genuine Retro. Now classic.

    • @srduke
      @srduke 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Baby you can drive my car!

    • @Gr8thxAlot
      @Gr8thxAlot หลายเดือนก่อน

      I remember what a huge deal the New Beetle was when released. I can imagine there were some hefty dealer markups given the demand. We still have our 20 year old Beetle. It's a solid car other than having all the MK4 problems that do eventually pop up.

  • @rydermike33
    @rydermike33 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I've always liked the new Beetle. The whole retro design ethos appealed. I even like the, sharp intake of breath, PT Crusier! That's a nice example, thank you Matt.

  • @CortinasAndClassics
    @CortinasAndClassics 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I had a 2.0 petrol new beetle it was a great car. The dash board was really useful as a dinner table. I never had a problem with the cup holders myself and helped a friend move in it by taking out the rear head rests and parcel shelf. The car really needed another gear, doing 70 on the motorway was deafening.

  • @d33b33
    @d33b33 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I remember thinking "that can't be right" when I first saw the back window come in right across the tops of the head rests. And sure enough, it's not right. You have to watch out for speed bumps in the back of these, make sure you lean forward on time.

    • @TassieLorenzo
      @TassieLorenzo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A lot of "coupes" are like that though. The Honda Integra is the same. :)

  • @davidrumming4734
    @davidrumming4734 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The temperature idiot light has now become commonplace. Had it on my 2010 vw polo and now on my 2019 Honda.
    You have to trust it.
    I really liked the new beetle. I drove a petrol…not sure which engine, maybe 1.8….manual gearbox wasn’t the best….and the arm rest in the down position prevented the parking brake from being pulled up.
    I think this car was designed to primarily have the 2.0 petrol with 4 speed auto (torque converter)….the automated DSG being offered later. Diesel engine just seems all shades of wrong, esp if the car was a convertible…this was back when the vw 1.9TDI was rattling away.
    I remember the vast dashboard and wheel overhangs. Then again, time moves on, and my Honda isn’t that much different at the front. Can’t see the ends or corners. Backup cameras✅
    Even the new new beetle has now been discontinued. I’m guessing the new new new beetle - if they make it, will be electric.

  • @Ian45968
    @Ian45968 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have a 2001 2.0 in yellow and I love it, I've owned it since 2004 and it's never let me down.

  • @Nlogax
    @Nlogax 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Fond feelings for these wee things! My first ever time at the wheel of a l/h drive car was in an American friend's 1998 New Beetle in Techno Blue. The twin nerves of driving a brand new car while being on the t'other side of the road and the car, trying hard not to kill us all or change gear with the door handle. Loved it.

  • @Faza_M
    @Faza_M 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    i really like new beetle, i remember back in early-mid 2000 in my country, every rich young girl had one of this

  • @Dan23_7
    @Dan23_7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My next car is going to be one of these, to me they’ve so much character. I owned a Clio mk2 for 3.5 years (claud) me and my wife loved it/him
    I was hasty and got rid because the MOT advisory list was long. We bought a Kia Rio, it’s a horrible car, 1.5 td and I’ve worked out I get about 25mpg urban 🤬
    2 cars I could first name when I could talk was “mini” and “beetle”
    I’ve owned a 1275 clubman
    Now it’s time for a beetle, I love diesels, the marriage seems perfect. These “new” beetles too, to me have bags of cheek and character 😍
    Edit, picked up a yellow 53 reg on Sunday…. Brian. Only 110k on clock
    He’s a beauty

  • @lewwylewis5523
    @lewwylewis5523 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The car on test is a PD unit so is 100hp not 90hp. In 2004 the only option was 100hp in the TDI. Later units rose to 105hp. The only 90hp TDIs would be very early non PD units, which I think in UK would have been LHD imports. My wife owned a 2004 TDI for 8yrs, so I know more about them than I should admit to.....😁

    • @LoveFineArts
      @LoveFineArts 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I currently drive a 2005 with 175k on the odo. It has the PD motor. Runs great.

  • @thedeadstig123
    @thedeadstig123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I just remember when these came out and all the launch cars seem to be in bright pastel colours, I think every dealer got a bright yellow one, thats the colour i remember the most
    Was a bit like when the new mini launched their was a premium and people were fighting to buy them and "dealers" were making a profit reselling them

  • @admiralalcatraz6080
    @admiralalcatraz6080 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Not sure if you were aware, the cup holders aren't to bad, they slide to the left so you can get taller things in.....

  • @sycotic7697
    @sycotic7697 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I own a 2.0 2004 TDI beetle PD. Over 140k miles and still running beautifully & turbo is so responsive. Would recommend for reliability & a little power.

  • @joeseeking3572
    @joeseeking3572 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I remember when it came out I was interested in the retro style - but then when the upper inner doors weren't metal but just plastic, killed it for me. The redesign made the car look much more masculine, almost aggressive especially as the turbo with the reinstated beetle-esque wheel caps / liked it better.

  • @LOTPOR0402
    @LOTPOR0402 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Find a decent one ,and you have a decent everyday modern classic

  • @drpaulcampbell188
    @drpaulcampbell188 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My 3rd car was an original 1971 Beetle 1500, (after the Vauxhall Astra i passed my test in and then my Mini FNV721T) and i loved it, i loved the feel of it the styling and how it drove to be honest. Then later in the 90s when these came along i always looked at them and thought i have to get one of them one day. I never got one in the end but my friend Penny has and she loves them. Riding in it i can say that it is just like my current MK4 Golf (yes one of the many new cars on my fleet now) sure it does have the fun beetle looks and the dashboard flowers are a fun thing too but does it capture the original? Slightly i would say. So i have to agree with you that the New Beetle is a fun looking car that is built on a reliable platform and gives you modern motoring. Those black boxes are just a bad idea but i guess if you are an insurer they are an essential bit of kit in keeping new drivers within their limits. Personally i dislike them as they don't take into account what is actually going on outside the car like you say what happens if you have to emergency brake or accelerate into traffic? It goes against you which is just bad. I like the similarity between this and your Mini with the cute retro styling and the nice face they both have, cars these days just seem to have aggressive angry faces and dogs, have to agree with you there, sorry cat owners :) anyways enough waffle and just gotta say great video as always.

    • @LoveFineArts
      @LoveFineArts 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I had a '71. I covered it in hay. Fun to drive down the freeway with all that hay flying behind me.

  • @darrenhillman8396
    @darrenhillman8396 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Have always liked these, particularly the early version. Have also thought these would make a good candidate for conversion to electric, but not seen it done as yet.

  • @HooverLux
    @HooverLux 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If people start complaining about this car and the Golf chassis, blah blah blah, they’ve absolutely missed the point! This car is absolute style over substance and that is what it’s all about. New word to use is “Chispa” in Spanish it means it has or doesn’t have, spark, soul, life, fun, entertainment and a little Va va voom” 🤣🤣. Lovely video as always mate.

  • @stevesrover
    @stevesrover 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I quite liked these at the time. The bolt on wings look like a good idea and I heard crash protection was really good. I considered the new new Beetle when they were, er, new. I quite liked it but it had some strange compromises (handbrake and arm rest comes to mind).

  • @piuthemagicman
    @piuthemagicman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I hated it when it was new, because I was extremely young and these were girly. Now I like all quirky cars. How times change :)

  • @mickdebrou9235
    @mickdebrou9235 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    At 10.01 Matt says "And a heater..how cool is that",.... classic!

  • @d.c.Jones70
    @d.c.Jones70 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Looks like the large sills have been used as parking guides.

  • @scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain
    @scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I preferred this over the mark 4 golf it's based on. It's funny to see controls in the beetle that's in our Fabia like the heated electric switch and the seat trim is so like our Fabia same colour and hard wearing.

  • @timbre7999
    @timbre7999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very interesting that Autodoc service. I'm happy with AD as they have supplied many good parts over the last year to us and in pretty good time as well. Great video Matt, I must say I have always been more a new Mini fan than new beetle, BMW captured the spirit of the Cooper S well.

  • @chrisoncars4879
    @chrisoncars4879 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Excellent! I've got a 2010 New Beetle and have been looking for TH-cam reviews, there are very few! Saved to my watch list for later

  • @henryrodier8024
    @henryrodier8024 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    We have a 2013 Beetle 2.5 5 cylinder 175 hp. 5 speed which is very nice and easy to park in parking garage.

  • @alansimpson835
    @alansimpson835 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Something very endearing about these. I can see why they were popular. VW common sense where it counted but with some quirky design

  • @Stevieweevietv
    @Stevieweevietv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Must admit I was browsing cars the other day considering what older car I'd get as a fun 2nd car if i could and i did have a look at these. I think they are cute and different. Always good in my book. 😊👍

  • @davidjames2910
    @davidjames2910 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I drove the second gen 'new' beetle and its windows were way smaller so visibility wasn't great. It was heavy but that made it a smooth rider as well as slow (with a 1.6 tdi motor).

  • @frothe42
    @frothe42 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    People bought this because it was retro, since they had one when they were younger.
    Goodness, I haven't ridden in one in a very long time!
    Parking sensors are definitely aftermarket.
    And I feel the fascia looks bug-eyed, hence the nickname The Bug decades!

  • @Gr8thxAlot
    @Gr8thxAlot หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great, informative video. It is an amazing design. All flush glass, flush lights, and finished wheel wells. They put in the details that they didn't have to.

  • @Vwguy-jf9vj
    @Vwguy-jf9vj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a 2002 TDI beetle :) had it 8 years, just passed it’s mot with no advisory’s, even tow a very small caravan with it! It just keeps going and going.
    I’m sure that’s the 100Bhp PD, as it’s identical to mine

    • @SuperFIFTHGEAR
      @SuperFIFTHGEAR 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I didn't think the 90hp engine was used after 2002...

  • @sammydingdong4540
    @sammydingdong4540 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice video, Have they increased the headroom in the back as I am only 5 foot 4 and my head was touching the roof when I got in the back of one of these a few years ago.

  • @lloydvehicleconsulting
    @lloydvehicleconsulting 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It's not bad, sir, but it is powered by the Forbidden Fuel, and therefore I wouldn't be able to talk about it on my channel...

  • @Shane_Marsh
    @Shane_Marsh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    An old friend of mine called it 'silver cloud' were people try to match silver paint with an rattle can.

  • @thefearofaflatplanet
    @thefearofaflatplanet 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love these cars and am considering picking one up as a cheap commuter car. I notice that the plater Luna models don’t have air con as standard. I guess with all of that glass, air con is a must. Might try to find a 1.9tdi as they are bomb proof.

  • @Mio-Vita
    @Mio-Vita 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Fantastic I’ll enjoy watching this while having breakfast.

  • @stevenjones19-m8i
    @stevenjones19-m8i 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Matt,great video,test drive a New Beetle.being a diesel power is there after the foot done on the accelerator.are they still around on the road.?

  • @jameslove888
    @jameslove888 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The cup holders slide to towards the passenger to make one of them slightly more useable for tall drinks.

  • @tonys1636
    @tonys1636 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Many companies installed "black boxes" in their fleets, not only keeping insurance down but sorted out the cowboys, along with the "how's my Driving" sticker. Now done by CCTV and GPS.

  • @carravioli4803
    @carravioli4803 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I’m very pleased that it’s not in that awful green but otherwise I do like the Beetles in general, getting rare now!

  • @markwright3161
    @markwright3161 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    7:52 "Not ideal for disposing of things" next sentence "And this was one of the major criticisms of the Beetle when it came out"
    A lot of mafia hippies looking to buy this car? :)

  • @arrangrant6037
    @arrangrant6037 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I had a couple of the original VW Beetles I could never get on with the styling of the remake.

  • @alchapman1052
    @alchapman1052 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The rear engined ones seem to be worth a small fortune if the net is anything to go by, iconic car .

  • @imnotamechanic3491
    @imnotamechanic3491 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think this car was rightly derided, its an anti-tardis and I think price wise didn't compare favourably with an equivalent Golf, so you could really work out how much you were paying for styling and loss of practicality. But I will say that now the styling has a certain simplicity about it which I like, particularly now with all the complex lines and creases cars like to have. Good video on a car you don't hear much about.
    RE AutoDoc, I have used them in the past, pretty pleased on the whole (service is good although did get some inferior parts), however right now, I have over £300 of parts in my basket but am very reluctant to checkout as I know they are based in Europe, and I do not want to he landed with another bill for VAT and customs etc. I wonder if you could find out what the situation is? (or am I wrong and they have a base in the uk?), what would be best is if you could make a video, because I am sure I am not the only one worrying about this issue right now.

  • @aaronchamberssaabfan7397
    @aaronchamberssaabfan7397 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice to see a review in the good old lark field rec

  • @jasoncornell1579
    @jasoncornell1579 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Apparently in just post war Germany the original beetles were very popular with smugglers because with a front boot full of contraband they could still outrun the willy's jeeps of the occupation forces 2 out 10 tea shelf not good

  • @douglasfleetney5031
    @douglasfleetney5031 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I thought Jaguar started the retro-style with the magnificent S type well before the Beetle came on the scene. As for the dreaded 'Black Box' am totally with you as it has to be the worst way to learn to drive, it builds too much tension for you to be able to relax into the car and enjoy the act of driving. Good video on a car I dislike with a passion. Nice one Matt.

    • @TassieLorenzo
      @TassieLorenzo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      When did the PT Cruiser come out? :)

  • @skimmingstoness
    @skimmingstoness 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    An old girl friend of mine used to call them a 'bumdermobille'. No idea what she meant but I never thought of buying one.

  • @mikemidulster
    @mikemidulster 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I feel the same way about this car as I do about my Daughter's modern Mini Cooper. Like most people, I can only afford to keep one car on the road, so it has to be practical and this and the Mini are anything but.
    The only thing going for said Mini is its four-wheel drive and the Beetle hasn't even got this.
    So great for posing in, but useless for carrying anything other than the nuclear family.

  • @glynjones2540
    @glynjones2540 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The first one I ever saw here in Sussex was a red left hand drive one on Florida plates. Amazingly, it's still around today on a UK S plate and still looking just like new!

    • @ForeverNeverwhere1
      @ForeverNeverwhere1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      when they first came out the UK RHD ones came out a year later than LHD and were priced at 4 grand more. so lots of early buyers bought LHD ones. i bought one new in 1998, LHD french registered, I took the first test drive for the first car the dealership got, i was that keen. I still have one, 23 years later, i will never sell it.

  • @patriotbarrow
    @patriotbarrow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dogs better than cats? Them's fightin' words.

  • @oliverloseby4966
    @oliverloseby4966 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Mr Furious, youre making me feel bad for having not slept yet. some late morning viewing ticked off then aha...

  • @matthewgodwin3050
    @matthewgodwin3050 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Don't think I'd want a black box in my car either. Mainly because it hasn't exactly been all that idle during lockdown.

  • @markharris7662
    @markharris7662 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Always been a fan of these bugs. Big fan of all the modern retros.

    • @singlefin254
      @singlefin254 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      New Beetle has 20 years or more, its almost a retro car

  • @brianiswrong
    @brianiswrong 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Secretly always admired the styling.

  • @sonnysting2663
    @sonnysting2663 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The New Beetle design was not so successful as it was the Mini and Fiat 500 revival. More than twenty years later, it's possible to see that it didn't get better. And that version with an old diesel engine don't improve in anyway the appeal of the car. Nevertheless, it was a good idea to review it to make sure that some cars don't resist to the time.

  • @theodorbean2604
    @theodorbean2604 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hopefully these will be a future classic. My mother bought one new in 2001 and has done a meager 36000 miles. Sadly only a 1.6 engine but these are rare cars now. I'd love a V5 with the 170 hp engine

    • @GoldenCroc
      @GoldenCroc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Why not a RSi 3.2 one?

    • @theodorbean2604
      @theodorbean2604 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@GoldenCroc they are collectables now and worth a small fortune

    • @GoldenCroc
      @GoldenCroc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@theodorbean2604 Yeah, I know. Just wondering if there was any particular reason except cost. Also one with the Audi s3 motor might be nice if you want to tune and go real fast. Could be a laugh.

  • @stevogarnham6869
    @stevogarnham6869 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just like my wife old one she got a newer one now its a 1.2tsi she loves is brill video keep up the good work

  • @MGBetts1
    @MGBetts1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    But it's not a _proper_ Beetle. If it ain't got a rear-mounted air-cooled flat-four, it ain't no Beetle!

  • @danemblen6821
    @danemblen6821 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    8 out 10 for horn test 😆 👍

  • @davidjenkins351
    @davidjenkins351 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi I liked this video the older cars are the best. 80s 90s and early 2000s wear the year s that the old style cars wemt out i own a 2000 k11 nissan micra I'm currently working on the down side in London is the ULEZ extension is going to make people get rid of the older cars
    Great video keep up with the good

  • @michaelevans1658
    @michaelevans1658 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sister had a bug like that had nothing but trouble with it ,sold it after 18 months .

  • @simonhodgetts6530
    @simonhodgetts6530 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A good friend of mine had one of these - a 2001 model, for about 12 years - apparently it was pretty reliable until various sensors started to fail and it got expensive to maintain. After a lifetime of VWs it might have been a last straw......he now drives a Honda! I also remember the rear headroom being poor - when these were first shown at the motor show I remember watching someone repeatedly trying to brain a rear passenger while trying to close the tailgate.......

    • @TassieLorenzo
      @TassieLorenzo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      "when these were first shown at the motor show I remember watching someone repeatedly trying to brain a rear passenger while trying to close the tailgate......." That's funny!

  • @jkk244
    @jkk244 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    “Dogs are better.” Truer words have never been spoken.

  • @seancooke4127
    @seancooke4127 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Probably the Americans designed in 18 Cup holders and then the German contingent remove them all while finalising the specification, reluctantly sticking in two teeny tiny ones for Italians to enjoy their expresso while blasting that raspy horn in traffic. Wonder if the Italian Market got the Black Box?

  • @grayfool
    @grayfool 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Have to watch after we come back from shopping.
    Well, it took me three attempts to finish this one, interrupted by nieghbour. I guess the VR6 would be fun but a bit too much of a fasion statement for me.
    Black box! See, getting older is not a bad thing really.

  • @Victor-DOOM
    @Victor-DOOM 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Used to drive hundreds of the beetle from the ship back in 2016 good cars .
    I will try that autodoc. I have a peugeot 306 Mercedes w202 Morris ital estate

  • @stewartbrown4394
    @stewartbrown4394 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    If you can't stash a victim....I mean a washing machine in the boot what's the point?🤔

    • @piuthemagicman
      @piuthemagicman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I always disappoint myself when I can't get stuck inside a boot :(

  • @Jayymes
    @Jayymes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I wouldn't have one of those black boxes if you paid me!

  • @richard343s
    @richard343s 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I never liked the styling of this generation. The "new new beetle" on the other hand is a much more refined car.

    • @baronvonjo1929
      @baronvonjo1929 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      For real. This sucks. The last beetle looked good for what it was

  • @nellegirl6288
    @nellegirl6288 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing video!!!! This is my dream car!!! Since this is going to be first car should buy a Volkswagen Beetle from the 2000’s or a new year Volkswagen Beetle?

  • @doktoruzo
    @doktoruzo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good one Matt. Funky car.
    Black Boxes are the work of the Devil

  • @andrewpreston4127
    @andrewpreston4127 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You forgot to mention the bane of all Golfs...., the electrical issues.

  • @chappy2121
    @chappy2121 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My mil used to have one of these but the convertible. Felt as if the car weighed about 5 ton and the wheezy 2 litre engine in hers couldn't pull the skin off a rice pudding. I think there was a limited run turbo or vr6 engined one with a bodykit on that looked OK

  • @runandraisans6055
    @runandraisans6055 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Had a 1.8 Turbo brilliant car very quick car for only have 150 bhp

  • @AntonyThorburn
    @AntonyThorburn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i like them, you see so few.

  • @Sanpedranoazul
    @Sanpedranoazul 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this car but American reviews talk about too much reliability problems; whats a black box? Thank you for the review!

    • @TassieLorenzo
      @TassieLorenzo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well, that's because Americans are used to Toyota and Honda small cars that don't break much. Same goes in Australia and lots of other parts of the world. :)

  • @guy4469
    @guy4469 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    is there a quick version of these, i want a fast one .

    • @Dan23_7
      @Dan23_7 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      RSI

  • @peterbroad1772
    @peterbroad1772 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It's like a not very good Golf with less space.

  • @jt-bg6ey
    @jt-bg6ey 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice golf

  • @shaunstevenson8078
    @shaunstevenson8078 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That dash looks like it needs an introduction to some diamondbrite products 😉

    • @doktoruzo
      @doktoruzo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      or an electric sander!!

  • @gerardbosvonhohenfels1866
    @gerardbosvonhohenfels1866 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sorry, never got warm for the Beetle.

  • @theodor12
    @theodor12 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The 1.9 TDI is the only 4 cylinder diesel I like. All others are rubbish.

  • @fhwolthuis
    @fhwolthuis 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Did you ever do a New Fiat 500? 🤔 I think we need that, preferably an Abarth 😊

  • @kevinnye5132
    @kevinnye5132 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Morgan Freeman 😂, well he did play God in a movie 🤔 so designing cars in his spare time is nothing. Does this mean Matt your gonna become all organised and on top of all those little easy jobs ? That surprise, surprise always end up giving you such a headache 🤕, Keep doing what your doing mate , you always put a smile on my face .

  • @scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain
    @scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lunchtime treat sorted

  • @joymaker5
    @joymaker5 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh~ good
    I saw the video well ^^
    I have subscribed to you
    This is my style

  • @baronvonjo1929
    @baronvonjo1929 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I personally have never met anyone who really like this generation Beetle. I rarely think any car is ugly but this and the last gen fiesta in sedan body style come to the top of my head as being the ugliest vehicles ever made. I liked this last gen beetle for what it was.

    • @tramlink8544
      @tramlink8544 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      actually theres quite a few of us, look up Travenmünde Beetle Treffen img.welt.de/img/motor/mobile100862533/3492501637-ci102l-w1024/VW-Beetle-Treffen-DW-Sonstiges-Groemitz-jpg.jpg

  • @markwright3161
    @markwright3161 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Black boxes are utterly stupid. Brake hard to avoid hitting someone who cuts you up or accelerate hard to not be a serious danger joining a motorway and your insurance punishes you. But yet if you write off a car in place of every time you would otherwise brake or accelerate 'hard' (they're often over sensitive on top of that) and they like you even less. Dashcams are much better for showing how someone drives, but if an incident occurs and the insurer's client isn't at fault they have to admit that when they see the footage and can't make an excuse to rip them off after it.
    I had an app equivalent for my first year, one corner I took on a daily commute was always flagged for harsh cornering. Even slowing to 10 mph when turning off the very busy A road, nearly getting rear-ended on various occasions, it still flagged me for harsh cornering! Slightly over 90 degree turn downhill off the outside of a cambered right hand bend. Thanks to stuff like that (and a slightly lead right foot), despite not having a single incident to contact insurance over, unlike a lot of 17 year olds if you believe the stats, because I scored something like 40 out of 100 that insurer wouldn't insure me for another year. Unfortunate for them that I haven't had any incidents since, but the 'little halo clients' that have never exceeded the limits or braked or accelerated hard in the same 4 and a half years have probably totalled 3 cars already and still have no idea what they're doing wrong vs someone who does drive fast but learns from emergency response driver training videos how to do so safely.
    Apologies for the rant. If I had the resources I'd overhaul driving in the UK. Legal incompetence wouldn't go unpunished.

  • @darrenwilson8042
    @darrenwilson8042 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    hard to park|? yeah - try an 09 Insignia - Ray Charles reversing mode engaged

  • @samuelmarshall100
    @samuelmarshall100 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I got a ad for the new vw ID.3 before this video lol

  • @robc5955
    @robc5955 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Used to hate these, now 15 years on I quite like them. I know people love those PD engines, and they are great around town but god they drone on the motorway at a certain rev range anyway.

    • @MrConor159
      @MrConor159 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      And a a really sharp annoying power band nothing nothing 2000 rpm and now it moves.

  • @maxidyne
    @maxidyne 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fun car, but the interior is such a let down. Looks and feels cheap. I've serviced quite a lot of these cars in the early '00s. After a few years the craze was over in my region. Most people bought it as an impulse, and after a few years they where glad to get rid of it. Interior space, was the biggest criticism. I had one for a week as a loaner while I was tinkering with my own car. A 1.8T Highline, was a fun drive for a week. Great video, enjoyed it Matt. It needs some love, doesn't look as sharp as it used to do.

  • @rimmersbryggeri
    @rimmersbryggeri 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    IT wasnt a very good seller though was it? I can't say I have seen many. Not of this model neither the next model (A5).

  • @petergouldbourn2312
    @petergouldbourn2312 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I agree with you furious. When they released the beetle to replace the new beetle it made me feel physically sick. I’ve had a new Beetle 2.3 V5 and it was great and what did they replace it with? Vomit inducing practicalities and hideous looks. Pete 🇬🇧

  • @crusinclassicslucas6218
    @crusinclassicslucas6218 ปีที่แล้ว

    13:31 HONK! HONK!

  • @guy4469
    @guy4469 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    why are there no beetles on the road now .any more even new ones .

  • @stuarthall2180
    @stuarthall2180 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You forgot the daddy of them all Mat, whilst talking VW, golf platforms etc you didn't mention my Audi TT 😥
    I forgive you 😯