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“Awesome Bug”

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Zack552 recommends this car
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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Andika5 recommends this car
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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“V-dub”

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Rex35 recommends this car
07/27/2008

Mustang's and Camero's...or their owners don't like it.  Handles pretty good but has a rough ride.  Exhaust sounds good with single 2-1/2" glass pack and manderal bent exhaust.  Interior is sparce with vinal seats and rubber floormatts but what more could you want.  Gets lots of looks...

Pros — Street Legal Go-Kart
Cons — Rough Ride
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“1974 Volkswagen Beetle”

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Stephan204 recommends this car
07/23/2008

You can't kill 'em.  As long as the floors don't rust out they will last forever.  They are also so ugly they are cool!
Mine had a souped up (for a VW) engine.  Competition shifter, and clutch.  Hand crank sunroof, and no back seat.
Performance?  Slightly better than VW-like due to the bumped up engine...
Quality, built in Germany, so it's built like a tank!
Appearance, gorgously fugly!
Rather cheap to run and maintain, especially if you are a do it yourselfer like I was.
MUGO fun to drive!

Pros — See review
Cons — Rusts easily if not cared for properly.
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“Classis Beetle”

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Daniel3091 recommends this car
07/21/2008

It's a classic... a little rough around the edges but what can you say? It's over 30 years old! Still a very solid little car... still needs some work it be in tip-top condition though. Very fun to drive... just hot in the summer without any air conditioning! ;-) Long throws in the transmission and a little vague but goes into gear easily... just takes a little getting used to if you have never driven an old car with a manual transmission before.

Pros — Cute, fun to drive, a classic
Cons — No a/c
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“Custom Bugatti Replicar”

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Ponce2 recommends this car
07/05/2008

We built this Custom Bugatti for Classic Motor Carriages in Miami, Fl.  They needed a prototype so we built this and did a builders manual and make a slide show to go with it to help them in sales since no one at the factory ever built one.  We uses 19' Ford Model "A" wheels and tires with large headlights to make it look like a real classic.  It was a one of a kind car and last I hear someone in Ohio bought it.

Pros — VW drivetrain was fun to drive
Cons — Couldn't keep it
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“Have Always Liked Bugs...was My First Car”

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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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Eliot22 recommends this car
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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“Fun, Simple, Classic...would Buy One Again”

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Mike4330 recommends this car
04/02/2008

This was a bit of an interim car I had a few months prior to going traveling having sold my
previous car. It was cheap, ran well and even when it had a small gas-line leak, it cost $15 to
fix. Gotta love that! I love my direct-steering, manual pedals and simple
transmissions...makes you much more connected to the road. The Bug is good for that, as
was my 60's Mini.

Pros — Simple, cheap, fun and cute
Cons — Not awesome handling, a bit rusty and smelly, slow on highway
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“It Was A 412!!!”

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03/31/2008

It was fun and came with a fire extinguisher in the cab. It was original and no one else had one.

Pros — It ran for a while....
Cons — It had to be put to rest....
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