 VW New Beetle Turbo S, aka Sport Edition |
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 Dec 20 2004, 06:29 PM
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 Talkin' the talk since 2003  Group: Admin Posts: 28,271 Joined: 27-August 03 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 27 Car: 2004 VW GTI 1.8T  |
Well, so we're all agreed that the RSi is cool/frozen and the standard New Beetle is at the opposite end of the cool scale...but what about the sportiest mass production beetle, the Turbo S?
 In production from 2002 to 2004, it was an odd amalgamation of standard mkIV GTI and special edition. With the 180 HP version of the 1.8T and a 6-speed manual (no automatics or flappy paddles here!) it certainly had good power for its price point, but opinions differed on its suspension, with adjectives ranging from "firm" to "wallowy" making it difficult to get a handle on the car's handling characteristics.  The interior design retained a lot of its cutesy Beetle-ness, but aluminum trim and pedals and sport seats made it a nicer place to be for the performance enthusiast. As with the standard beetle, the Turbo S had a good load of features and good materials/build quality in the cabin.  There was never any mistaking the exterior of the car for anything but a New Beetle, but the more aggressive front airdam and seperate turn signals gave the Turbo S a somewhat more masculine air, as well as being quite unique.  And then there's the factor of its relative rarity...I mean, honestly, how often do you see a Turbo S on the road? It also gets cool points for the owner by being a brave choice in the land of the sports car wannabes.  Personally, I have no idea where this car stands. I'm interested to see where you people see it. |
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Dec 20 2004, 06:59 PM
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 I remember when 300hp was fast. Group: Members Posts: 1,286 Joined: 29-August 03 From: Queens, NY Member No.: 41 |
The cosmetic adjustments do nothing to take away the sissyness of the car, and the Audi TT is a perfect alternative. Uncool.
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Dec 20 2004, 07:13 PM
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 **Snuggles** Group: Moderators Posts: 14,251 Joined: 13-November 03 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 166 Car: 2006 Subaru WRX STI |
bleh useless piece of overpriced german garbage
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Dec 20 2004, 07:17 PM
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 Super Great Guitar Player! Group: Members Posts: 9,006 Joined: 20-October 03 From: Moon, PA Member No.: 132 |
^ Cool wheels though.
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Dec 20 2004, 07:29 PM
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 Race Driver Group: Members Posts: 2,615 Joined: 17-October 03 Member No.: 124 |
Cool, but only because I rode in a co-workers and I was quite amazed. I might be biased though because his had a few modifications including a front mount intercooler and he upped the boost a little bit. Once it gets warmer out I may try to do a small photoshoot with his car.
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Dec 20 2004, 07:36 PM
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 I will stand, or I will fall. But I will not sit. Group: Members Posts: 13,576 Joined: 4-September 03 From: Somewhere between Chicago and Indianapolis Member No.: 58 Car: Miata & RX-7 |
The trend has passed.
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Dec 20 2004, 07:50 PM
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Talkin' the talk since 2003 Group: Admin Posts: 28,271 Joined: 27-August 03 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 27 Car: 2004 VW GTI 1.8T |
I can't claim to have anticipated such a negative slant to these proceedings...personally, I was riding the fence between cool and uncool.
In fairness to all things VW, after giving the GTI a frozen (that it may or may not have deserved) I feel obliged to give this a cool...because I definitely think it has its cool points. At the very least, chicks dig beetles...and this is a way to get beetle-loving chicks and some fun/masculinity in one package. That's how I choose to look at it, anyway. |
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Dec 20 2004, 09:53 PM
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 HONDA - BOY Group: Banned Posts: 3,653 Joined: 27-August 03 From: Chicago Burbs, IL Member No.: 35 |
I just love when guy try to look all hard in one...
 GTi... I get...  Turbo bug.... mmmmm no... |
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Dec 21 2004, 09:52 AM
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 Audi Fanboy; Toyota Hateboy Group: Members Posts: 4,057 Joined: 14-February 04 From: Jersey Member No.: 560 |
its still a fucking beetle!!
and i hate the rims..[sarcasm]goo spinnahs!![/sarcasm] MJU |
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Dec 21 2004, 07:42 PM
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 manual > Group: Members Posts: 6,300 Joined: 26-August 03 From: WA Member No.: 9 |
I gave it a cool because of the quickness and that sick two tone interior.
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Dec 21 2004, 08:04 PM
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 International Superstar Group: Moderators Posts: 7,121 Joined: 26-August 03 From: Connecticut, USA Member No.: 5 Car: 2002 BMW M3 |
eh, same old boring bug look to it. the rsi at least looks track worthy. this is just like a hippy on speed.
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Dec 22 2004, 10:19 AM
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 Grease Monkey Group: Members Posts: 447 Joined: 22-December 04 From: Norway Member No.: 1,263 |
Porsche 911 wannabe...
 And the miserably doesen't stop there. It's just a VW Golg wit a new body. What they have done is destroying a classic. It doesent have a rearengine, nor rwd. So all in all they have just removed the "X-factor" the original Beetle had. And you'll really see the difference here, BMW has managed to keep the essence of Mini when recreating it. Wheras VW failed wit the Newbeetle... |
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Dec 22 2004, 12:08 PM
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 Pit Mechanic Group: Members Posts: 687 Joined: 22-July 04 Member No.: 937 |
I think it looks fine, except for the rims. Factor in the fact its Turbo'd and you have yourself a nice different car. Get rid of the rims and you have yourself a nice handeling little car.
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Dec 23 2004, 07:42 PM
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Talkin' the talk since 2003 Group: Admin Posts: 28,271 Joined: 27-August 03 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 27 Car: 2004 VW GTI 1.8T |
I don't get the complaints about the rims...
I just saw a silver Turbo S today on my way home, dead stock as far as I could tell. The wheels are totally unique, while not being garish or ridiculous. They're just sorta different...I really like that, even if they aren't the greatest design under the sun. |
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Dec 23 2004, 07:45 PM
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I remember when 300hp was fast. Group: Members Posts: 1,286 Joined: 29-August 03 From: Queens, NY Member No.: 41 |
QUOTE(clarkma5 @ Dec 23 2004, 11:42 PM) I don't get the complaints about the rims... I just saw a silver Turbo S today on my way home, dead stock as far as I could tell. The wheels are totally unique, while not being garish or ridiculous. They're just sorta different...I really like that, even if they aren't the greatest design under the sun. The wheels look like flowers to me. |
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Dec 23 2004, 07:48 PM
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Talkin' the talk since 2003 Group: Admin Posts: 28,271 Joined: 27-August 03 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 27 Car: 2004 VW GTI 1.8T |
I've never seen that resemblance before.
Still don't... 
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Dec 23 2004, 08:05 PM
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I remember when 300hp was fast. Group: Members Posts: 1,286 Joined: 29-August 03 From: Queens, NY Member No.: 41 |
QUOTE(clarkma5 @ Dec 23 2004, 11:48 PM) I've never seen that resemblance before. Still don't... Maybe it's just the fact that they're on a beetle, but when I see those wheels they each look like a flower blossom to me. |
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Dec 24 2004, 08:15 AM
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 Got Rotary? Group: Members Posts: 4,420 Joined: 6-July 04 From: Quebec, Canada Member No.: 893 |
uncool, it's a RSi wannabe...
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Dec 24 2004, 08:39 AM
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 Grease Monkey Group: Members Posts: 142 Joined: 25-November 04 From: Netherlands Member No.: 1,174 |
It's still a driving musuem...the big windows, huuuge space inside...it's a girly car..
BOO!
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Dec 24 2004, 11:07 AM
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Talkin' the talk since 2003 Group: Admin Posts: 28,271 Joined: 27-August 03 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 27 Car: 2004 VW GTI 1.8T |
Gaah 27 votes and we have a 3-way tie. This car will never be able to be put away in a subforum.
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