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Old 10/5/12 | 05:22 PM
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TED (turtle excluder device)

Had to Google that too! I need to get out more often!

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Old 10/5/12 | 05:27 PM
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The round cap in the front bumper pops out to reveal a threaded hole where the tow eye screws in. The tow eye is usually with the tool kit.
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Had to Google that too! I need to get out more often!

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y71cgxmyMO4">YouTube Link</a>
Was a big to do in the gulf states in the 80s. Personally I could give a **** about a turtle. Turtle soup if you ask me.
Old 10/5/12 | 05:32 PM
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I just decided to Google it and that is what it is. Never saw that before.
They're actually really common. Now that you've noticed one, you'll see them on all kinds of cars.
Old 10/5/12 | 11:47 PM
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Is your girlfriends bug pink with flower petal wheels. I've seen that one. no man should ever ride in that one.

And I'm gonna catch hell for this but this is a chick car. Plain and simple. Of the little
minis and fiats this is the chickiest.
Red convertible with the flower pot inside :/
Yes this is a chick car, no doubt. The porsche is the man version of this car.
Old 10/6/12 | 10:26 AM
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Red convertible with the flower pot inside :/
Yes this is a chick car, no doubt. The porsche is the man version of this car.
There's a big difference between 1997-2011 and 2012+ Beetle.

There are even cool versions of 1997-2011 Beetle, such as this 2001-2003 RSi. 3.2L V6 222 hp, 6 speed manual, 4WD and only 250 were built.

Because of the high price ($58,000) there are rumors that there are still unsold models at Volkswagen dealerships around the world.

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I've seen the coupe a few times around town. They definitely look a lot better than the outgoing, especially in black
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Originally Posted by Zastava_101
There's a big difference between 1997-2011 and 2012+ Beetle.

There are even cool versions of 1997-2011 Beetle, such as this 2001-2003 RSi. 3.2L V6 222 hp, 6 speed manual, 4WD and only 250 were built.

Because of the high price ($58,000) there are rumors that there are still unsold models at Volkswagen dealerships around the world.
To each his own, too feminine for me. Don't get me wrong I love(d) VWs but the beetle is meant for girls. It's just way too girly, I mean it's offered with a flower pot and flower hub caps, come on now... Even that RSi model is gay.
Old 10/7/12 | 03:38 AM
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Originally Posted by mopar?
The porsche is the man version of this car.
All kinds of men drove dubs back in the day. Even in America.

As for porsche, they've had their share of chick cars too.


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Yeah, 914 is probably the worst Porsche ever built ... most likely because it was really an overprices VW, not a Porsche.
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Originally Posted by mopar?
To each his own, too feminine for me. Don't get me wrong I love(d) VWs but the beetle is meant for girls. It's just way too girly, I mean it's offered with a flower pot and flower hub caps, come on now... Even that RSi model is gay.
yes the 07 to 11 models are girly but the 12 and 13 are old hot rod looking .. just the simple chop top did the trick ..
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Old 10/7/12 | 08:34 AM
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yes the 07 to 11 models are girly but the 12 and 13 are old hot rod looking .. just the simple chop top did the trick ..
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As for porsche, they've had their share of chick cars too.
"...your dad’s Boxster is a Porsche with panties." RALPH CIFARETTO (Joe Pantoliano)
Old 10/7/12 | 05:52 PM
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yes the 07 to 11 models are girly but the 12 and 13 are old hot rod looking .. just the simple chop top did the trick ..
At the end of the day youre still driving a beetle. From the side it looks ok. Its the front thats girly
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At the end of the day youre still driving a beetle.
And there is a problem with that?

Over 22 million Beetles were sold since 1938 so I guess there are many people who are not embarrassed to be driving a Beetle.
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well .. you either like it or you dont .. i like mustangs but hate the rear of the new ones ,, it looks girly ...
Old 10/7/12 | 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Zastava_101
And there is a problem with that?

Over 22 million Beetles were sold since 1938 so I guess there are many people who are not embarrassed to be driving a Beetle.
I like the new Beetle myself, but let's be honest here...

Take a poll of the sex of how many men vs female you see driving them on the roads. While it may be a great car, the vast majority seem to be driven by women, at least here in the US.
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Why are y'all so soft?

Are you all so PC you are afraid to say in public what you think.

Chick car. Lots of things are feminine that men buy or drive. Don't be ashamed. Take it like a man...er...I mean woman.

Manicures
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Old 10/7/12 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by 2k7gtcs
Why are y'all so soft?

Are you all so PC you are afraid to say in public what you think.

Chick car. Lots of things are feminine that men buy or drive. Don't be ashamed. Take it like a man...er...I mean woman.

Manicures
Pedicures
Beetles
Facials
Chapstick jk
Ok, fine... it's a Vagiwagen


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