How many Beetles have you seen?

[Bob Weaver]

I'm still holding out for a Toffee Brown with a manual transmission. I won't be expecting one anytime in the next year though.

[POUNDxSAND]

I'm still holding out for a Toffee Brown with a manual transmission. I won't be expecting one anytime in the next year though.

that's what i wanted.... needed to get rid of my old car asap and couldn't wait though. that terd needed quite some time put into it. got suckered into the white 5 speed (my first car was a white '98 beetle so it worked out well)

[ltlebug]

Finally.....I just saw my first beetle on the road. Red 2.5L driving on I-75 South.

[misterwes]

Finally?! I'm more than fine being the only one I like attention!


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[ltlebug]

I love attention too, and would not want the same color and configuration around in my area but they are so pretty...seeing them makes me smile. I love Beetles!

Finally?! I'm more than fine being the only one I like attention!


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[VR6Now]

Still zero on the road!

[a6m5zerosen]

I bought mine last November (the day before Thanksgiving), I commute 50 miles a day (round trip), and I have NEVER seen another one one the road-and I live in Denver...

[vdub10golf]

A couple weeks ago I saw three in a single day, but since then I haven't seen any at all

[c2tjmc]

Saw two different Reflex Silver 2012's just outside of Raleigh yesterday in Cary, NC. Saw them within minutes of each other.

[KNEWBUG]

Both 2.5`s, one Red and one Silver, both with Retro wheels, Ojai California and Ventura California






KNEWBUG

[IHC]

Finally saw one! Wife got hers on Sept 25 last year and we have not seen another one, other than on the dealers lot. I drive on I 5 north of Portland Oregon almost every day and I finnaly saw one , on a transport truck heading south to the Portland area. It was covered by the white wrap like all the others in the load. It was the only beetle on the truck. Will I ever see one driven by an actual owner?

[laimins]

I'm in the western suburbs of Chicago just a couple of miles from Fox Valley VW. I've only seen one 2012 Beetle on the road and that one was out for a test drive. Otherwise, nothing, nada, zip.

[a6m5zerosen]

FINALLY saw a 2012 Beetle (reflex silver) on the road. First one I've seen since I bought mine last November.

[ridgemanron]

Bill has a theory that certain parts of these here United States have some cities with
'cracks' that lead to different dimensions of space, and if Beetles are swallowed up
into them, all of us living in our dimension will never know it. He claims that, 'they are
there.....it's just that we can't see them.' All this was extensively reported in episodes
of Star Trek and we know their scientific knowledge is beyond reproach. This would
make much more sense than Bill's initial theory that certain Beetles have been fitted
with "Klingon-like' cloaking devices which I always found to be a bit 'over the top'.

[UTE]

No comment.

Bill

[ltlebug]

saw my second 2.5 Beetle...black with tinted windows driving on 71 south, 30 miles south of Columbus, Ohio. Looked nice and sharp..a head turner

[moodylucy]

Saw a Denim Blue today... obviously w/o sunroof, or it would be MINE!

[moodylucy]

Bill has a theory that certain parts of these here United States have some cities with
'cracks' that lead to different dimensions of space, and if Beetles are swallowed up
into them, all of us living in our dimension will never know it. He claims that, 'they are
there.....it's just that we can't see them.' All this was extensively reported in episodes
of Star Trek and we know their scientific knowledge is beyond reproach. This would
make much more sense than Bill's initial theory that certain Beetles have been fitted
with "Klingon-like' cloaking devices which I always found to be a bit 'over the top'.

Well, if there's no crack in the in So Cal, there ain't none nowhere...

[ridgemanron]

'Moody' ! I saw a Lancia and a 'Ghia' today. They were closeasthis in a secluded section of
a lot and I believe there could be some 'hanky-panky' going on when no one is watching them.
Wondered if your first romantic interest was an Italian too?

[katie78]

Did my courtesy check and a few of the mechanics were "hey that one has a sunroof" and stopped to look. So even the dealership shop guys aren't seeing sunroofs.

[moodylucy]

Well, my Ghia days were the wild child days....

[Cadenza_7o]

A few days ago, I saw 2 Beetles in the same day... that's a record!!!

But still only 5 since October '11.

Still have not seen Toffee Brown.

My '01 NB is 1k short of 200,000 miles. It's been flashing P0420 (CAT Converter) every few weeks. I keep telling my better half that 0420 signifies April 20th... the day the NB reincarnates into a B12.

[RedTurboS]

Was on the highway the other day and I passed a red turbo Beetle getting off the highway. As I passed that exit a white turbo Beetle was getting on the highway. I go months without seeing any and then 2 within 100ft and nowhere near a dealership! haha

[ridgemanron]

Finally?! I'm more than fine being the only one I like attention!


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Moody Lucy mentioned wanting to get rid of the black leatherette rear headrests that come
standard in her 2.5 Beetle. Are the 'smaller' Euro version ones available in a black leatherette?
If so, maybe you could list the VW Part # and cost for her on site.

[vdub10golf]

Saw a white turbo on the road the other day. First one I've seen on the road in quite some time.

[moodylucy]

Other than following my own on the way to tinting, I saw a red 2.5....
It may be the same one I've seen before, but in a completely different part of town.

[moodylucy]

Moody Lucy mentioned wanting to get rid of the black leatherette rear headrests that come
standard in her 2.5 Beetle. Are the 'smaller' Euro version ones available in a black leatherette?
If so, maybe you could list the VW Part # and cost for her on site.

I asked at the dealer's parts desk today using the # for the fabric ones you listed as a starting point, and was told they can't be ordered. He suggested having someone in Europe getting them and sending them, also suggested e-bay. Driving the CC, I noticed it has the lower headrests.....
I do have acquaintances in England and Holland.... Hmmmmmm.....

[ridgemanron]

I asked at the dealer's parts desk today using the # for the fabric ones you listed as a starting point, and was told they can't be ordered. He suggested having someone in Europe getting them and sending them, also suggested e-bay. Driving the CC, I noticed it has the lower headrests.....
I do have acquaintances in England and Holland.... Hmmmmmm.....

'Moody' ! I checked the 'VW UK Site' and they won't be offrering the leatherette. Couldn't
even find a listing in Holland for Volkswagen. Did see a 2009 CC listed on Ebay that
had black rear headrests but couldn't tell if they were leather or leatherette? They are 'low
hugging' but look to be more substantial and a bit higher in height than mine but still way
better than the balloons. The Vin for this 2009 (Cornsilk & Black interior) car was as follows:
WVWML93C09E543559. Side note: I do believe the leatherette is in the cars that are in Mexico.

[UTE]

Finally saw my 1st Beetle on the road this week - a Denim Blue 2.5 headed North on I-15 in Provo.

But, I expect to see more as our dealers have doubled inventory this past week. Things are definitely ramping up.

Bill

[ridgemanron]

'Moody' ! I checked the 'VW UK Site' and they won't be offrering the leatherette. Couldn't
even find a listing in Holland for Volkswagen. Did see a 2009 CC listed on Ebay that
had black rear headrests but couldn't tell if they were leather or leatherette? They are 'low
hugging' but look to be more substantial and a bit higher in height than mine but still way
better than the balloons. The Vin for this 2009 (Cornsilk & Black interior) car was as follows:
WVWML93C09E543559. Side note: I do believe the leatherette is in the cars that are in Mexico.

In my never ending attempt to keep the 'Moody Woman' from going ballistic I was able to
note that Ireland offers various models of the Beetle and they did list a VW Customer Care
Phone Number for calls from abroad. Since Bill assures me that they speak English there,
perhaps you can call the number and inquire about black leatherette rear headrests?
Tel +353 1 619 3604

Since they have a lot of Golf models offered, and in the event the Beetles aren't ready for
sale yet, you might want to ask about rear headrests from the Golfs.

[moodylucy]

Thanks for the info! I may have a connection in Scotland too.....

[ridgemanron]

Thanks for the info! I may have a connection in Scotland too.....

Good Luck to you 'Moody Lassie'!

[moodylucy]

If they end up being $400-$500, I'm just going to live w/o them unless I have backseat passengers.
Until I win the lottery!

[ridgemanron]

If they end up being $400-$500, I'm just going to live w/o them unless I have backseat passengers.
Until I win the lottery!

Since 'Gaga' has gone into non-conversation mode, this might be a good time for 'Lady Ghia'
to breakout and fill that void. I'm sure Bill can get you 'booked' at the Mormon Tabernacle in
Salt Lake City. With 'Moody Blues' music playing in the background, all you would need to do
is give a little insight to your fans as to what makes Lady Ghia 'tick'. I'm sure there would be
enough money, after expenses, to afford those rear headrests you want.

[Dvdmoviemike]

Was just out cruising and saw a beautiful Red 2.5 w/Sunroof. He had the same fancy wheels that are on Moody's 2.5. Funny thing was he had Michigan plates that said Manufacture and when I pulled up next to him he stated very mater of factly that he was driving it and doing an article for a magazine.

Before I could ask any other questions he quickly sped away as if disinterested in talking to an actual owner.

Oh well, it was nice to see a red one up close.....my dealer has never had one.