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Jeff writes:
1974 Volkswagen Beetle Review
ProsCheap, gas mileage, fun. ConsWinter in a cold place, but good in the snow!
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Awesome Little Classic — This is a classic Volkswagen Super Beetle. They made about a million of them, or more. It was quite ahead of its time. It gets good gas mileage for a 1974. (about 26 MPG) It is super slow, and super fun. They are easy to get parts for and easy to work on. They are also a pain in the winter because of the poor defrost capabilities. But they perform well in the snow because the engine is over the rear tires. Overall the beetle has a lot of character, and I would rather drive an old bug than some little POS. |
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Matt writes:
1974 Volkswagen Beetle Review
Prosit's a solid car that looks good easy to work on and is fun to drive Consit doesn't like the hot weather
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Everything!!! — I really enjoy the car and there isn't much on what i dislike about it except i don't have the money to do much to it. It is powered by a 48 hp flat 4 air cooled engine so there isn't much on the performance side of things. The germans built it right though. I had a '71 super a couple of years ago that i roled down the interstate and walked away from it. It is classified as one of the most recignazeable cars on the road. I bought the car for a grand and it runs great. I would recomend this car to anyone who wants to have fu driving and get noticed doing it! Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.) |
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Eliot22 writes:
1974 Volkswagen Beetle Review
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1974 Beetle 1300 — What I like: - Luft cooled - Comfy - Handles beautifully - Quick What I don't like: - A bit squished - Driving like a grandpa because I'm afraid of other people crashing into it and not being able to restore it. - Boot takes about 10 times of slamming it to shut properly. |
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Richard writes:
1974 Volkswagen Beetle Review
ProsReliability, easy to tune, maintain and modify, character, that signiature engine note! ConsInterior space, comfort, brakes
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Like Marmite - You Love It Or Hate It — Lovely car, easy to work on and maintain, bags of character allthough it helps to be handy with the spanners!. Very noisy, brakes are awful, ride comfort and interior space is minimal however, that said, these cars are great fun and draws a lot of positive attention. Very easy to tune and modify for a car that isn't really built for speed! Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.) |
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jeannettesiri writes:
1974 Volkswagen Beetle Review
Proscute, runs great,drives great Consno air 
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Cute, Nice Classic--just Bought,fun To Drive, Shifts Easy-except Reverse — like a lot-great gas milage,fun,cute,no air,turn signals need work, but otherwise great, seems to drive great fun to go fast on turns, shifts wonderful--espically after not driving stick shift for 20 years, when test drove-he said looks like you got that dfown pat-amazing. so far i love it, my son even drove and said it was fun to drive. |
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David writes:
1974 Volkswagen Beetle Review
Prosthe style Consrain, snow, salt and the result!
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Classic Cruiser! — I drive a '74 Volkswagen Käfer, or like it's called in english a Volkswagen Beetle. It's an amazing car, absolutly funny to drive and you're always on the sunny cruising side of the road with it. And because of the unbelieveble numbers of built beetles you'll always find repair kits. Primary Use: Commuting to work |
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Heather writes:
1974 Volkswagen Beetle Review
Proswhy not? Consdon't avoid her.. come check her out
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She's Hot And Fun — my bug has ok performance, still working on all that. she's got a alittle more work to do. its a bug so there are pretty much always squeaks and rattles and what not. exterior: she has a pretty nice pant job, that me and my dad did... my boyfriend designed it. gas mileage is about.... i think that last time we calculated it it was about 29 miles/gallon. and that was when she wasn't running so hot. the interior still has sum work to do, not much. have to rhino line her... and then get new seats. maintenance isn't to bad.. im still learning alot. i have good teachers tho(dad, and seth). my car is so much fun to drive... especially once all the off roading parts are put on. can't wait!!! |
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Ibi writes:
1974 Volkswagen Beetle Review
ProsIt's size, i can squeeze through traffic ConsThat it has no A/C
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Little Amazing Beetle — The car is pretty old and although iy has a 1.6l engine it doesn't accelerate great. It doesn't have disc breaks so the breaks aren't amazing but comparing them to the power they are very good. When I first got the car i did all the repairs needed and since then i didn't have to fix anything. It is an amazing car to drive, very economical and in my opinion looks amazing! Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.) |
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Chris writes:
1974 Volkswagen Beetle Review
ProsIt's awesome. ConsIt might not make it.
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A Very Nice Junker, I Wouldn't Want Anything Else. — Performance - Pretty good when it runs. Build Quality - Holds together fine as long as you have a fresh supply of duct tape. Appearance - I think the rust spots are very stylish. Cost of Ownership - Low gas costs because I can only put in about $5 worth at a time, but lots of mechanics costs. Fun Factor - It is very.. interesting to drive! Primary Use: Commuting to work |
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Andre writes:
1974 Volkswagen Beetle Review
ProsIt's an old classic, but drives like any other car. ConsNo air-conditioning or blower fan for cabin...
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I Love My Beetle For What It Is... Not What I Want It To Be. — For a car from 1974, I think my car is still in very good nic, mostly because of its good build Quality. It handles like a old car, but it's not too bad. Interior is still original, and looking very good. Carpets need to be replaced, but seats are still good, without tears. Fuel economy isn't great... but it's acceptable. Primary Use: Commuting to work |
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