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Awesome Little Classic

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By: Jimmy534
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09/12/2008

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.

Pros: Cheap, gas mileage, fun.
Cons: Winter in a cold place, but good in the snow!
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Have Always Liked Bugs...was My First Car

By: cwshair
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06/18/2008

i had a 69 vw bug as my first car...takes a licking and keeps on ticking.

Pros: gas mileage....durability
Cons: not a car for traveling distance...not a comfort car
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1974 Beetle 1300

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By: Eliot22
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06/12/2008

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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Everything!!!

By: Matt4780
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11/04/2009

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!

Pros: it's a solid car that looks good easy to work on and is fun to drive
Cons: it doesn't like the hot weather
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I Love My Beetle For What It Is... Not What I Want It To Be.

By: Andre353
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07/01/2009

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.

Pros: It's an old classic, but drives like any other car.
Cons: No air-conditioning or blower fan for cabin...
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1974 Volkswagen Beetle

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By: Patrol_6
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06/25/2009

acceleration is decent braking no the best, (has drums)
it has excellent build quality, engine easy to repair, not many repairs needed, no squeals or rattles, the exterior styling is timeles, the interiors pretty cool as well, with sports buckets standard. gas milage is great, maintanence costs dirt cheap, and the car is amazingly fun to drive i never get bored of it.

Pros: Everything
Cons: Can rust if u dont take care of it.
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Little Devill

By: Mahmut26
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06/24/2009

very stable on road trustable on engine and body fun to drive
but very little space left for the luggages no good for a family
noisy but fun to hear that roar coming from back like a
sleeping tiger very good driving chrakteristics on snow and ice

Pros: bulletproof engine and body
Cons: little space for luggages not good for hot weather noisy engine but it is fun allso
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Would Be Nice.

Volkswagen Beetle images 1974 Volkswagen Beetle reviews, the most well written
By: Abed66
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11/25/2008

im renewing my car so the picture is a facebook provided one.. mine will take place when ready inshalla. what i like about the car is its genuinity over the years. we use to own several volkswagens back there in germany and here. this car has a story of my life and i just love it.

Pros: later
Cons: later
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Awesome Bug

1974 Volkswagen Beetle picture
By: Zack552
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08/11/2008

What can I say? The VW beetle is truly what it is supposed to be! the people's car. It is cheap, good on gas, super easy and cheap to work on, and very fun and comfortable to drive! This car is truly like the energizer bunny! it keeps going and going! and it puts a smile on everybody's face, from the driver, to pedstriand! Everyone should own one

Pros: Fun, cheap, great mpgs, easy to work on, unique in styling!
Cons: Hitler comssioned its building :(
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Volkswagen Beetle 1974

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By: Andika5
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08/02/2008

Positivity:
classic Germany car from WW II
no need water for the engine
efficient fuel
cheap maintenance
easy to use
for old & young people
scarce stuff
nice handling
good appeareance
had a solid body
can be repaired everywere
everybody will drive fun with this car, hopefully...
very safe car...
Non Negativity...hehe




Pros: Good for health
Cons: Non alcohol and smoking
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