Vehicle Description
2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLX Turbo Convertible For Sale ( One
Owner car with 66,943 miles). 1.8L turbo charged engine, automatic
transmission, A/C, power steering, 4 wheel disc brakes, 16" alloy
wheels, light blue exterior, canvas power convertible top, key-less
entry, power remote mirrors, power windows, black bucket seat
interior, tilt steering column, AM/FM/Cassette radio, dash flowers,
owners book. This turbo charged modern classic is ready for fun!!!
Price $7,500 Automotive History: At the 1994 North American
International Auto Show, Volkswagen unveiled the Concept One, a
"retro"-themed concept car with a resemblance to the original
Volkswagen Beetle. Designed by J Mays and Freeman Thomas at the
company's California design studio, the concept car was based on
the platform of the Volkswagen Polo. A red cabriolet concept was
featured at the Geneva Motor Show, also in 1994. Production design
approval was reached in mid-1995, with a design freeze resulting 22
months of development time for production. In October 1995, the
Volkswagen Concept Two was shown at the Tokyo Motor Show,
essentially an early preview of the production model due in early
1998. Strong public reaction to the Concept One convinced the
company that it should develop a production version which was
launched as the New Beetle in 1997 for the 1998 model-year, based
on the Golf IV's larger PQ34 platform. The New Beetle is related to
the original only in name and appearance (including the absence of
a car emblem script with the exception of the VW logo). For the
1998 model year, only the TDI compression-ignition engine was
turbocharged; the spark-ignition engines were only naturally
aspirated. In June 1999, Volkswagen introduced the 1.8T, which was
the first turbocharged spark-ignition engine offered for the New
Beetle. Volkswagen created a web site dedicated specifically to the
1.8T. A convertible was added for the 2003 model-year to replace
the Volkswagen Cabrio. The New Beetle carries many design
similarities with the original VW Beetle: separate fenders,
vestigial running boards, sloping headlamps and large round tail
lights, as well as a high rounded roofline. It was assembled in
VW's Puebla factory in Mexico. Front Air Conditioning, Shift Knob
Trim - Leather, Steering Wheel Trim - Leather, Center Console,
Cruise Control, Multi-Function Remote - Keyless Entry,
Multi-Function Remote - Trunk Release, Power Steering, Steering
Wheel - Tilt And Telescopic, Stability Control, Traction Control,
Gauge - Tachometer, Cassette, Clock, Premium Brand, Premium Brand -
Monsoon, Radio - Am/Fm, Daytime Running Lights, Exterior Entry
Lights, Front Fog Lights, Wheel Diameter - 16 Inch, Wheels - Alloy,
Window Defogger - Rear, Convertible Roof - Power, Front Wipers -
Intermittent, Power Windows, Anti-Theft System - Alarm, Front
Airbags - Dual, Power Door Locks, Side Airbags - Front, Side Mirror
Adjustments - Power, Side Mirrors - Heated, Side Mirrors -
Integrated Turn Signals, Driver Seat - Heated, Front Seat Type -
Bucket, Passenger Seat - Heated, Rear Seat Type - Bench, Upholstery
- Leather
