Vehicle Description
From the time it was first introduced in 1938 until its departure
in 2003 - a temporary departure, of course - the noble Volkswagen
Beetle (aka The Bug) was heralded as the ultimate symbol of
dependable, no-frills transportation. The model would go on to have
quite a history and eventually become synonymous with a growing
counterculture here in the United States - that's certainly a claim
not many cars can match. Sporting an appearance that draws plenty
of inspiration from its ancestor, this 2009 Volkswagen Beetle is a
great representative of the Beetle in its modern, reincarnated
form. Lightly driven and looking good both inside and out, it
offers plenty of vintage charm, combined with all the modern
comfort and convenience you'd want for a nice driving
experience.
The form of this Beetle is unmistakable. It didn't look like any
other car on the road when it was first released some 85 years ago,
and it still doesn't now. Its updated appearance dates back to the
1994 North American International Auto Show, where VW unveiled its
Concept One retro-themed concept car that bore an intentional
resemblance to the original Beetle. The positive reaction from the
car-buying public was immediate, and just a few years later, VW put
the new Beetle back into production. As you'd probably expect, it's
noticeably longer and stouter than its iconic forefathers with a
much broader cabin - we do value our cabin space, after all - a
wider wheelbase and more subdued fenders both fore and aft, but the
resemblance remains strong. The eye-catching yellow paint this 2009
wears still presents nicely, with no major dings in sight, and the
black accents that surround the side windows still look pretty
fresh.
Those aforementioned modifications to the original Beetle design
yielded a surprisingly roomy cabin. Space may have been at a
premium back when the Beetle first roamed the highways, but it's
not an issue here - it doesn't take any imagination to picture four
adults sitting comfortably. Everything looks neat and clean inside
the doors, with the black leather bucket seats not showing much
wear and a center console that's been treated with respect. Despite
VW's austere heritage, there are plenty of comfort and convenience
features on board here, including air conditioning, cruise control,
power windows, door locks and mirrors, heated seats, a rear window
defogger and a tilt column. Side airbags are a welcome safety
feature, and this Beetle also features an anti-theft system to
ensure it doesn't leave your possession unintentionally. An
AM/FM/CD stereo stands ready to tend to your audio needs.
While the original Beetle was designed to venture onto the Autobahn
if called upon to do so, its compact engine and limited power no
doubt relegated it to the slow lane. That won't be an issue with
this one. Sitting under the hood - now at the front of the car - is
a fuel-injected, 2.5-liter DOHC 5-cylinder engine that offers
enough power and dependability for worry-free driving. It's paired
with a 4-speed automatic transmission that's shifting nicely. Power
steering makes for low-effort, smooth navigation, while anti-lock
disc brakes are at all four corners to bring the 16" wheels to a
stop.
With its distinctively appealing, vintage-influenced appearance,
storied heritage and modern-day driving convenience, this 2009
Volkswagen Beetle will be a great acquisition for someone who
appreciates automotive history but also wants a nice, comfortable
experience behind the wheel. Call today!
