* Can you say MPG? *
Pedigree:
- 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle
- Purchased used in Denver
- Salsa Red - fun to say, more fun to look at
Plenty of Power for the Mountains:
- 1.9 L Inline 4 SOHC
- SOHC 8 valve
- Intercooled turbo
- Direct diesel injection
- 100 HP @ 4,000 RPM
- 177 Foot Pound Torque
- Stainless Steel Exhaust
Driveline, Wheels, and Tires:
- Front Wheel Drive
- 5 speed manual transmission
- Four wheel Antilock Braking System
- Hydraulic power-assist rack and pinion steering
- 4 wheel disc brakes with front vented discs
- 17" Specialized alloy rims
- 225/45 R17 H All Season Tires
- Anti-theft wheel locks
- Traction Control - Electronic Stabilization Program
Economy:
- City: 37.0 mpg
- Highway: 44.0 mpg
- My average, 46 mpg, any type of driving
In Car Electronics (ICE):
- Monsoon audio system
- AM/FM
- CD player (MP3 playback)
- Satellite Radio)
- 8 speakers
Interior Scrumptiousness:
- Cruise Control
- Heated Seats
- Power glass sunroof with tilt, slide, tinted glass
- Homelink - program for your garage remotes (up to three)
- Remote keyless entry key (all doors)
- 12V DC power outlets
- Dual heated power adjusting folding outside mirrors
- Heated Leather Seats
- 6-way adjustable driver and passenger seats
- 60-40 folding rear bench seat
- Leather Shift Knob
- Leather wrapped steering wheel
- Leather handbrake grip
- Perforated leather seating surfaces
- Heatable windshield washer nozzles
- Rain sensor, automatic wiper speed control
- Air conditioning
- Interior HEPA Air filter
Dimensions and Capacities:
- Door Count 3 doors
- Maximum Cargo Volume 27.1 cu.ft.
- Exterior Length 161.1"
- Exterior Width 67.9"
- Exterior Height 59"
- Wheelbase 98.7"
- Turning Radius 35.8
- Curb Weight 3005 lbs.
- Front Legroom 39.4"
- Rear Legroom 33.5"
- Front Headroom 38.2"
- Rear Headroom 36.7"
I was feeling the pain of selling my R32, and decided I couldn't wait too long for the new Volkswagen Tiguan (Crossover Utility Vehicle) TDI. So, what to do? Well, get another Volkswagen, of course, and get myself used to the Turbo Direct Injection (TDI) Diesel. This is one engine where I can keep the RPM's low (as I too often do), the power is smooth (thanks to the torque), and though maybe not a 2 door golf TDI like I wanted, it's growing on me very quickly!
The gas mileage, well, phenomenal! It's kind of new for me to have idiot lights instead of gauges, but when driving a "cute" car, I can have a "cute" attitude! It still is peppy enough to pass a lot of traffic, It makes the 4000 foot climb home a pleasure!
The only thing I could want more is the 2012 new beetle they are calling the 21st century beetle. It looks awesome!
Think Small!
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