Initial Review: VW New Beetle 2009

superboy44 · 16th October 2010, 18:19

congrats on the car man,
i agree with you that it looks the best in white,
have seen it in yellow but white really brings out the charm this car has to offer.

read the negatives you listed and some of them are quite a pain to live with considering the price you are paying, but i guess the attention it gathers is priceless and please don't fix the mudflaps, would really spoil the flowing good looks.

drive safe and try not to be too distracted with all the attention

tushar_lalsan · 16th October 2010, 21:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by superboy44

congrats on the car man,
i agree with you that it looks the best in white,
have seen it in yellow but white really brings out the charm this car has to offer.

read the negatives you listed and some of them are quite a pain to live with considering the price you are paying, but i guess the attention it gathers is priceless and please don't fix the mudflaps, would really spoil the flowing good looks.

drive safe and try not to be too distracted with all the attention

well stated buddy, true will all that attention, its hard to drive looking anywhere but straight

but when attention gets to levels of fanatic, thats when it gets annoying. Almost everyday i've a car or two following me all the way home.
This morning while on my usual drives: i had this peculiar guy screeching, wheel spinning his car next to mine for strange reasons n he slowed down just to drive parallel to the bug. it freaked me out so bad that i had to eventually stop the bug and change my route.

i noticed something great about the bug: to my surprise its got an auto hold function when engaged in neutral.

tushar_lalsan · 19th October 2010, 08:37

Engine Specifications:

VW Prev Gen Golf's 2.0L 4 cyl Petrol

Engine Output:

116ps/85kW @ 5400 rpm

Engine Performance:

0 - 100 in 11 seconds. Top speed of 180 km/h
172Nm @ 3200 rpm

Turbocharger & Induction:

Naturally Aspirated

Fuel & Tuning:

Premium petrol 91/95RON

Exhaust:

Stock twin-pipe

Transmission:

6-speed automatic tiptronic.

Weight reduction & transfer:

None

Suspension, wheels & tires:

195/65 R15 Pirelli tyres
15" VW "Houston" Light Alloy wheels
Spare wheel: 195/65 R15 Steel wheel

Interior:

Standard Grey fabric
6 cd changer with 6 speakers
Luggage space 214lts

Exterior:

Stock
Ground clearance 120mm
Length 4.1m Width 1.7m Height 1.5m Wheel Base 2.5m

Safety:

Front ventilated & Rear Disc brakes
4 airbags
ISOFIX
Safety Headrest
ABS with ESP

tushar_lalsan · 14th November 2010, 13:25

VW took a month and a half to deliver, eventually got the Rear-Spoiler on Saturday along with Rear Sun-Shield Screen(i could hardly notice it; looks like a tint from far). Body cover and Cat-back exhaust system is still in transit.

Spoiler kit , which came along with a strong adhesive, and integrated brake lights; It's given a new character to the bug, although it hasn't done anything to shed off its girly image but has given a superb buttock lift, which otherwise is quite bland to look at.The panel gap, fit and finish is better than what i expected.
I'm hoping remus's exhaust note with its subtle bass and metallic high pitch will inject iota of testosterone to the beetle.will update you guys on this soon.

androdev · 14th November 2010, 14:33

Great looking car and some neat photos there! I thought its just one of those cute cars till I read your post. Now I feel it is a truly special car. I Would have preferred it without the spoiler though. Please don't stop the photos coming - they are fabulous.

tushar_lalsan · 16th November 2010, 09:22

Thanks andordev, the experience and the feel of owning a bug is incomparable. i'd reckon everybody to own a (classic/new)beetle once in their lifetime. I can't think of any other car on sale today which has more history. Beetle has been a benchmark for many cars as well(well, the old one really).coming back to what you stated "special" is underrated; bug is history/art on wheels - a "neo-classic".
more pics of the bug's back-

Schoudhury · 16th November 2010, 21:44

WOW,those pictures are seriously mind blowing, infact i have saved some of them and set one of them as my desktop wallpaper.
The bug looks really really beautiful.
Great car Sirjeee, take care of her and drive safe .
Would be really nice if we can have a thread going for Z4 also along with those high quality pictures.

Cheers

superboy44 · 16th November 2010, 22:32

your bug looks so cute and try whatever you may to inject any amount of testosterone into it, it still is gonna be called girly cute

nice work with the pics, makes for a nice wallpaper.

tushar_lalsan · 17th November 2010, 08:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Schoudhury

WOW,those pictures are seriously mind blowing, infact i have saved some of them and set one of them as my desktop wallpaper.
The bug looks really really beautiful.
Great car Sirjeee, take care of her and drive safe .
Would be really nice if we can have a thread going for Z4 also along with those high quality pictures.

Cheers

Thanks buddy, Z4 is in cross-country transit at the moment, expect Z4's detailed pics/review by early next week.

Quote:

Originally Posted by superboy44

your bug looks so cute and try whatever you may to inject any amount of testosterone into it, it still is gonna be called girly cute

nice work with the pics, makes for a nice wallpaper.

Absolutely right superboy, nothings ever going shed that image. to be honest, its a task to find straight lines in this car, a/c vents seems like the only thing straight. When VW mentioned 'curves are back', they just went overboard. lol

Klub Class · 17th November 2010, 13:40

You've got nice additions there Tushar. Yes, the spoiler adds more beauty to your bug.

If you don't mind please do upload the pics of the interior.

Drive safe. Happy motoring

Amith

tushar_lalsan · 17th November 2010, 15:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Klub Class

You've got nice additions there Tushar. Yes, the spoiler adds more beauty to your bug.

If you don't mind please do upload the pics of the interior.

Drive safe. Happy motoring

Amith

Don't know why but i find bug's interiors too boring to snap and there's nothing to showcase nor anything great to mention except for the play of different texture and unending dashboard thats about it, nevermind i'll do it for you guys

Surviving Brain · 17th November 2010, 22:05

I guess that the joy you have when others stare at your bug from all possible angles in priceless

Drive safe and enjoy riding your bug.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Klub Class

If you don't mind please do upload the pics of the interior.

Count me in. Even, I'm interested in seeing the interior pics.

Best Regards,
Surviving Brain

mithleshsridhar · 20th November 2010, 21:27

WOW. White beetle, a true stunner. how much as it done now. Can you come with detailed long term review and of course interior pics of the car.

P.S. Spoiler looks cute i would rather not say cool.

aditya_911 · 11th February 2011, 16:04

Awesome ride tushar_lalsan. Did you get the interiors done?

ashish22 · 11th February 2011, 17:17

Stanley in seats and door panels in camel red/brown tone will definitely give this car a much better interior feel.
No doubts after looking at your car, i think beetle looks best in white. Yellow seems too shallow and usual.
Being a performance addict i would love to read more about her performance, how the engine behaves, what is the sweetest rpm range?
last but not the least, congrats and a perfect gift for your wife!

16th October 2010, 18:19	#46
superboy44 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ludhiana Posts: 252 Thanked: 55 Times	congrats on the car man, i agree with you that it looks the best in white, have seen it in yellow but white really brings out the charm this car has to offer. read the negatives you listed and some of them are quite a pain to live with considering the price you are paying, but i guess the attention it gathers is priceless and please don't fix the mudflaps, would really spoil the flowing good looks. drive safe and try not to be too distracted with all the attention
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19th October 2010, 08:37	#48
tushar_lalsan BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: B'lore Posts: 76 Thanked: 27 Times View My Garage	Engine Specifications: VW Prev Gen Golf's 2.0L 4 cyl Petrol Engine Output: 116ps/85kW @ 5400 rpm Engine Performance: 0 - 100 in 11 seconds. Top speed of 180 km/h 172Nm @ 3200 rpm Turbocharger & Induction: Naturally Aspirated Fuel & Tuning: Premium petrol 91/95RON Exhaust: Stock twin-pipe Transmission: 6-speed automatic tiptronic. Weight reduction & transfer: None Suspension, wheels & tires: 195/65 R15 Pirelli tyres 15" VW "Houston" Light Alloy wheels Spare wheel: 195/65 R15 Steel wheel Interior: Standard Grey fabric 6 cd changer with 6 speakers Luggage space 214lts Exterior: Stock Ground clearance 120mm Length 4.1m Width 1.7m Height 1.5m Wheel Base 2.5m Safety: Front ventilated & Rear Disc brakes 4 airbags ISOFIX Safety Headrest ABS with ESP
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14th November 2010, 13:25	#49
tushar_lalsan BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: B'lore Posts: 76 Thanked: 27 Times View My Garage	Rear spoiler on the beetle VW took a month and a half to deliver, eventually got the Rear-Spoiler on Saturday along with Rear Sun-Shield Screen(i could hardly notice it; looks like a tint from far). Body cover and Cat-back exhaust system is still in transit. Spoiler kit , which came along with a strong adhesive, and integrated brake lights; It's given a new character to the bug, although it hasn't done anything to shed off its girly image but has given a superb buttock lift, which otherwise is quite bland to look at.The panel gap, fit and finish is better than what i expected. I'm hoping remus's exhaust note with its subtle bass and metallic high pitch will inject iota of testosterone to the beetle.will update you guys on this soon. Attached Thumbnails
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14th November 2010, 14:33	#50
androdev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 3,255 Thanked: 25,286 Times	Great looking car and some neat photos there! I thought its just one of those cute cars till I read your post. Now I feel it is a truly special car. I Would have preferred it without the spoiler though. Please don't stop the photos coming - they are fabulous.
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16th November 2010, 09:22	#51
tushar_lalsan BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: B'lore Posts: 76 Thanked: 27 Times View My Garage	Beetle with its bootlid spoiler and sun-shield screen Thanks andordev, the experience and the feel of owning a bug is incomparable. i'd reckon everybody to own a (classic/new)beetle once in their lifetime. I can't think of any other car on sale today which has more history. Beetle has been a benchmark for many cars as well(well, the old one really).coming back to what you stated "special" is underrated; bug is history/art on wheels - a "neo-classic". more pics of the bug's back- Attached Thumbnails
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16th November 2010, 21:44	#52
Schoudhury Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Blore/Dallas-TX Posts: 1,066 Thanked: 483 Times View My Garage	WOW,those pictures are seriously mind blowing, infact i have saved some of them and set one of them as my desktop wallpaper. The bug looks really really beautiful. Great car Sirjeee, take care of her and drive safe . Would be really nice if we can have a thread going for Z4 also along with those high quality pictures. Cheers
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16th November 2010, 22:32	#53
superboy44 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ludhiana Posts: 252 Thanked: 55 Times	your bug looks so cute and try whatever you may to inject any amount of testosterone into it, it still is gonna be called girly cute nice work with the pics, makes for a nice wallpaper.
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17th November 2010, 13:40	#55
Klub Class Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: KA17\|KL65\|KL41 Posts: 5,015 Thanked: 1,986 Times	You've got nice additions there Tushar. Yes, the spoiler adds more beauty to your bug. If you don't mind please do upload the pics of the interior. Drive safe. Happy motoring Amith Last edited by Klub Class : 17th November 2010 at 13:40. Reason: Typo
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20th November 2010, 21:27	#58
mithleshsridhar BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 25 Thanked: 0 Times	WOW. White beetle, a true stunner. how much as it done now. Can you come with detailed long term review and of course interior pics of the car. P.S. Spoiler looks cute i would rather not say cool.
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11th February 2011, 16:04	#59
aditya_911 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Delhi Posts: 110 Thanked: 122 Times	Re: Initial Review: VW New Beetle 2009 Awesome ride tushar_lalsan. Did you get the interiors done?
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11th February 2011, 17:17	#60
ashish22 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 596 Thanked: 102 Times View My Garage	Re: Initial Review: VW New Beetle 2009 Stanley in seats and door panels in camel red/brown tone will definitely give this car a much better interior feel. No doubts after looking at your car, i think beetle looks best in white. Yellow seems too shallow and usual. Being a performance addict i would love to read more about her performance, how the engine behaves, what is the sweetest rpm range? last but not the least, congrats and a perfect gift for your wife! Last edited by ashish22 : 11th February 2011 at 17:20.
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