Posted by Professor Chaos So, any progress?

no. i had some medical concerns over the weekend so i didn't call them. Been running all day and just sat down.

update to the Beetle epic... i posted this in the Other forum yesterday in the thread relating to someone looking for a new car. Figured it should go here as a fitting epilogue to this epic. I edited for time and content adding a little more detail here.

I stopped at Garvey Volkswagen in Glens Falls NY tuesday afternoon. They had only TWO Beetles on the lot, the rest were Jettas and Passats. One Beetle was a black convertible with an automatic. The other was this awful baby blue entry coupe... with an automatic. I spoke with the salesman about getting the one I was interested in. The salesman, who was a colossal douche, kept trying to sell me a Kia Forte and didn't not want to get on his computer to find a reef blue sporty Beetle. Apparently, those are the only two Beetles left in the known universe. (eyeroll) In retrospect, I probably should've talked to the manager, but I was pretty worked up over the whole thing. I don't remember car salesmen being this big of a douche.

So, no, I'll be staying with my paint-challenged Chevrolet.

The vw dealer here in Allentown must have 25 of them.

Wow, I can't believe how that dealer treated you. It's like they didn't want a sale. The dealers around here would do anything for a sale. That doesn't mean they're not douches, but if you ask them for a car they'll make sure you don't leave without one.

And I wouldn't hit a dog in the butt with a Kia.

Posted by splumer Wow, I can't believe how that dealer treated you. It's like they didn't want a sale. The dealers around here would do anything for a sale. That doesn't mean they're not douches, but if you ask them for a car they'll make sure you don't leave without one. And I wouldn't hit a dog in the butt with a Kia.

this isn't the first time I have gotten the weenie from a Garvey-owned dealership. I was looking at a Hyundai Tiburon GT V6 back in 2005 after I got the shaft on a car I had ordered. Guy looked right at me and tells me that I can't afford and then walks away.

maybe it's like Ringo Starr said, 'it's just me face'.

Posted by Samurai update to the Beetle epic... i posted this in the Other forum yesterday in the thread relating to someone looking for a new car. Figured it should go here as a fitting epilogue to this epic. I edited for time and content adding a little more detail here. I stopped at Garvey Volkswagen in Glens Falls NY tuesday afternoon. They had only TWO Beetles on the lot, the rest were Jettas and Passats. One Beetle was a black convertible with an automatic. The other was this awful baby blue entry coupe... with an automatic. I spoke with the salesman about getting the one I was interested in. The salesman, who was a colossal douche, kept trying to sell me a Kia Forte and didn't not want to get on his computer to find a reef blue sporty Beetle. Apparently, those are the only two Beetles left in the known universe. (eyeroll) In retrospect, I probably should've talked to the manager, but I was pretty worked up over the whole thing. I don't remember car salesmen being this big of a douche. So, no, I'll be staying with my paint-challenged Chevrolet.

SOunds like Owasko vw up on the 401 by oshawa here.

Posted by Samurai this isn't the first time I have gotten the weenie from a Garvey-owned dealership. I was looking at a Hyundai Tiburon GT V6 back in 2005 after I got the shaft on a car I had ordered. Guy looked right at me and tells me that I can't afford and then walks away. maybe it's like Ringo Starr said, 'it's just me face'.

How does he know you didn't just win the lottery? Dumbass.

Posted by splumer How does he know you didn't just win the lottery? Dumbass.

and it wasn't like I was climbing out of a primer and rust Kia Sephia! I was getting out of a two year old Cruze that still looked like a new car.

I would have casually told him to go fuck himself.

Posted by bandi I would have casually told him to go fuck himself.

so i should be proud of myself that i maintained self-control and merely walked away? lol

Posted by Samurai so i should be proud of myself that i maintained self-control and merely walked away? lol

It's one of those times I wish the old cranky Sam had risen to the top.

it would've done no good.

It would have felt fantastic.

I had a former boss (of one day... From a Subaru dealership 9 years ago) call yesterday to borrow an axle socket...

"Tell Jack and his collection of fingernail clippings to go fuck himself!"

Yes, he kept his fingernail clippings.

more Beetle epic-ness... Are you sitting down? Good. Prepare yourself... I stopped at the aforementioned Garvey VW again today as they had a couple of more Beetles on the lot. Of course the salesman pounced on me before I could get away, so I figured meh what the fuck. I told him I was interested in a Reef Blue Beetle R-Line with a manual transmission and sunroof. He said he had an R-line in the showroom, so I follow him in... it was actually the color I wanted but an automatic. GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR! I no like autospastic transmission. So he says, I can get one in a manual. Then I counter, I would be interested in one tier lower even as long as it was a manual, had a sunroof, color interior and a decent stereo. So, Wednesday I have an appointment to drive a new Beetle.

Not one fucking word from any of you or I will my minions kill you all.

Why not go all the way and buy a pink one with those flower rims?

Sam. In all seriousness I hope ya get it brother.

we have not talked payments or even trade in yet, so don't get all hearts and flowers on me. I don't NEED a new car, I merely WANT a new car... that is all the difference here. I can walk away from this deal if I don't like the numbers and I have a gut feeling that they might not be there since I have only had Le Cruze since 2012.

ok... had a doctors appntment on wednesday, so I ended up driving the car today... it was a Volkswagen Beetle 1.8L-turbo in Denim Blue.
things I liked... the car was roomy, the colored bits on the dash and steering column were a nice touch, seats were comfortable and really held you in them. Gauges were easy to read. The engine seems competent, but wasn't as gutsy as I had hoped for. I chalk that up to having only 32 miles on the odometer. The gearbox seemed a little vague, but this is not an R-Line or GSR. The A/C was quick to cool the car down as well, even at 92F ambient with 90% humidity.

Things I did not like... The color. It's way too girly for me, but was the only one of the hardtops with a manual shift. I also didn't like that it was only a 5speed. Also, the Beetle is not available with a sunroof which chaps my ass. It also does not have a USB port (which my Cruze does) and didn't come with a wing (shut up- like it) or aluminum wheels. I have to call the salesman back on Monday afternoon to see if he found a Reef Blue 1.8L T with the options I want. If so, then we'll talk numbers.

Any input? Feedback?
Basically, I am looking at Bandi for insight on reliability issues regarding these cars. It seems everyone you talk to has an opinion on Volkswagen. I want facts.

Other than that, it seemed like an enjoyable car. Oh and is there is aftermarket for that engine?

They're available with a sunroof- not much of one, but they do exist.

As for the 1.8, it's a BRAND new engine, but I've yet to see a VW engine without aftermarket go fast bits available after a month.

The Beetles have been great as far as reliability. We had some power window issues when they first came out, but this was fixed pretty quickly.

(Also- the 2.0T has a nice, tight 6 speed manual.)

...and the rear wing kinda makes the new Bug a bit more awesome.

(And they're available with a multimedia port with a USB and iPod hookup)