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red_johnny		#1
On Sabbatical Augusta, GA (85 383 stroker) 3213 Posts Member since: 2006/7/6 0:00	I had thought this was a joke but I guess we are not that lucky. http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/aut ... ly_bug_gets_in_shape.html Quote: Prepare to fall in love with the Bug again! Auto Express has learned that Volkswagen is planning an all-new Beetle... and its dropping the present cars cute curves for an altogether more sporty and striking look. The new styling direction has come about because VW wants to attract more male customers to the model. A company insider told Auto Express that the current variant is considered too feminine and needs to have a stronger shape. Going up against revived classics such as the MINI and Fiat 500, the new Beetle is due to arrive in 2010. Weve produced an artists impression to show you how the car is tipped to look. And, as you can see, its much more assertive, mixing a coupé-style low roofline with chunky pillars, a squared-off waistline similar to the latest Audi TTs and a wider stance. Our insider said that the firms design department wants the newcomer to have cleaner and meaner surfaces, but he admitted that the project was not an easy one. The architecture is timeless to make it right is difficult, he told us. But unlike with the MINI, you will be able to tell the difference between the present model and the new one. Design proposals have already been submitted to the VW board for approval, and these include a cabin with better packaging, offering more space for occupants and luggage. Under the skin, the fresh model will be based around the modular chassis of the new MkVI Golf. As well as the coupé version shown here, there is likely to be a convertible variant, too.
	Posted on: 2008/9/9 17:59

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CSS996		#2
Mega Guru Central PA 3644 Posts Member since: 2007/8/31 0:00	Hmmm... I do kinda think the current one is a little on the feminine side. Although I almost bought one when they first came out. But they were going to rape me SO bad on my '93 Ford Probe GT, that I had to walk away. No, the irony of being raped on my Probe is not lost on me, thanks... The one in the photo does look a bit more masculine. Still probably not on my short list. I've heard lots of bad things about VWs over the past ten years. Not sure if it is BS or not. Bring on the Camaro and the Challenger! Even though I won't be able to afford either.
	Posted on: 2008/9/9 18:22
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pianoguy		#3
Guru Emeritus Apple Valley, MN 14762 Posts Member since: 2007/12/29 0:00	Kinda cool-lookin' - they were very successful with their first reincarnation.
	Posted on: 2008/9/9 18:30
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BillH		#4
The Stig Moderator Reno 22702 Posts Member since: 2007/12/25 0:00	The origionals should have been at the top of the 50 worst list.
	Posted on: 2008/9/9 19:14
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cuisinartvette		#5
Elite Guru 1782 Posts Member since: 2005/9/16 0:00	Eh, still fem IMO. Maybe more butch now.
	Posted on: 2008/9/9 19:18
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DaleD		#6
Senior Guru Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 1389 Posts Member since: 2007/2/17 0:00	Quote: CSS996 wrote: Hmmm... I do kinda think the current one is a little on the feminine side. Although I almost bought one when they first came out. But they were going to rape me SO bad on my '93 Ford Probe GT, that I had to walk away. No, the irony of being raped on my Probe is not lost on me, thanks... Any guy driving a bug... one word... ghey! My 16 year old son and I busted a gut laughing at some guy doing the lean in his green bug with rap music blaring. It was too darn funny. Oh, and I'm very happy to see you've improved your taste in cars. Some cars just aren't for guys. A Probe? Even forgetting the name, no! A VW Bug, no way! I'm guilty too... I had a Sunfire for a while. Definate chick car, and a real POS. Pontiac somehow manages to take the same platform as the other GM companies and screw it up royally. I will never buy another Pontiac.
	Posted on: 2008/9/9 19:29
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CSS996		#7
Mega Guru Central PA 3644 Posts Member since: 2007/8/31 0:00	I'm pretty comfortable with my masculinity.
	Posted on: 2008/9/9 19:43
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DaleD		#8
Senior Guru Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 1389 Posts Member since: 2007/2/17 0:00	Quote: CSS996 wrote: I'm pretty comfortable with my masculinity. Of course... you don't drive a C6!
	Posted on: 2008/9/9 19:50
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red_johnny		#9
On Sabbatical Augusta, GA (85 383 stroker) 3213 Posts Member since: 2006/7/6 0:00	Yeah the bugs are the suck. Thats a funny story with the gangsta
	Posted on: 2008/9/9 20:18

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Matatk		#10
Webmaster SW Chicago Burbs 22805 Posts Member since: 2008/1/7 0:00	Chris....wait, wait, wait....you drove a probe and thought the VW bug was feminine??? Wow. Anywho, the bug did have a male following. Of course, it was the male who like other males kinda group. New one does look a little more sleek. Not bad. Matthew
	Posted on: 2008/9/9 21:57
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Notorious		#11
Elite Guru Downbound train, NC 2184 Posts Member since: 2005/9/17 0:00	Still totally ghey, just like every bug ever made.
	Posted on: 2008/9/9 22:20
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CentralCoaster		#12
Senior Guru San Diego, CA 9454 Posts Member since: 2007/10/28 0:00	Quote: cuisinartvette wrote: Eh, still fem IMO. Maybe more butch now.
	Posted on: 2008/9/9 22:33
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CSS996		#13
Mega Guru Central PA 3644 Posts Member since: 2007/8/31 0:00	The Ford Probe GT was actually a pretty fast car, and one of the most comfortable I've ever driven. But it was very expensive to fix, and I wasn't brave enough to attempt repairs at the time. Mine was black with a grey interior. 5spd. I thought it looked pretty cool, actually. But you guys can bash it if you want. You big meanies...
	Posted on: 2008/9/10 14:24
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runner140		#14
Master Guru Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 721 Posts Member since: 2005/9/16 0:00	As a young man, I purchased a new 1966 bug for $1550....with a radio.
	Posted on: 2008/9/10 14:35
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DaleD		#15
Senior Guru Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 1389 Posts Member since: 2007/2/17 0:00	The car looked ok, but the name didn't do it any favors. PROBE?! Come on, what kind of morons do they have in the executive suites? Just as bad as GM calling the Chevy II the Nova, sell that in Mexico. Or how about AMC's Gremlin? We could begin a whole thread thinking up unacceptable automobile names. I'll start, how about the: Chevy Revolt?
	Posted on: 2008/9/10 14:37
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cuisinartvette		#16
Elite Guru 1782 Posts Member since: 2005/9/16 0:00	Quote: CSS996 wrote: The Ford Probe GT was actually a pretty fast car, and one of the most comfortable I've ever driven. But it was very expensive to fix, and I wasn't brave enough to attempt repairs at the time. Mine was black with a grey interior. 5spd. I thought it looked pretty cool, actually. But you guys can bash it if you want. You big meanies... Kinda looks like a miniature 850 bimmer. THe name though, they coulda done better
	Posted on: 2008/9/10 15:01
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BillH		#17
The Stig Moderator Reno 22702 Posts Member since: 2007/12/25 0:00	Quote: runner140 wrote: As a young man, I purchased a new 1966 bug for $1550....with a radio. As a young man, I purchased a 1963 Z06 for $1300.
	Posted on: 2008/9/10 15:04
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red_johnny		#18
On Sabbatical Augusta, GA (85 383 stroker) 3213 Posts Member since: 2006/7/6 0:00	As a young man I was not a old man.
	Posted on: 2008/9/10 15:08

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CSS996		#19
Mega Guru Central PA 3644 Posts Member since: 2007/8/31 0:00	As a young man, I bought a Toyota MR-2 for $17,000. (1988 leftover in 4/89) I did not realize how expensive a car that was back then. You can still buy an almost decent brand new car for that! I was a fool, who had NO business with a car that nice. It set me up for a lot of frustration later in life, not being able to have anything that nice since then. I cannot imagine ever affording the equivalent to that pricey a car now. And I'm not sure I would even if I could. Um, yeah... I would.
	Posted on: 2008/9/10 15:24
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jhammons01		#20
Senior Guru 1044 Posts Member since: 2007/10/29 0:00	Ya' know, I put a lot of miles in each week. The Bug has become the "Jetta" of the 90s.....you pull up next to one and your sure a Chick will be behind the wheel. I'm right 95% of the time......what kinda chick has yet to be discussed. That "Vase" built into the dash with a bouquet of flowers didn't really help the image did it?
	Posted on: 2008/9/10 17:14

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CSS996		#21
Mega Guru Central PA 3644 Posts Member since: 2007/8/31 0:00	Keep a cigar in there...
	Posted on: 2008/9/10 17:44
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BrianCunningham		#22
Senior Guru Boston, MA for the most part :) 7763 Posts Member since: 2007/12/30 0:00	A more manly bug is the one my ex-coworker at Lycoming built 500rwhp turbo bug [IMG]http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff87/swiftwood/auto/04-10-08_1201.jpg[/IMG]
	Posted on: 2008/9/10 19:40
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CentralCoaster		#23
Senior Guru San Diego, CA 9454 Posts Member since: 2007/10/28 0:00	Quote: CSS996 wrote: The Ford Probe GT was actually a pretty fast car, and one of the most comfortable I've ever driven. But it was very expensive to fix, and I wasn't brave enough to attempt repairs at the time. Mine was black with a grey interior. 5spd. I thought it looked pretty cool, actually. But you guys can bash it if you want. You big meanies... Nah, I love the C5-inspiring front end they put on it. Anyhow, this spot is valet only; go park your probe in the rear and come in the back door.
	Posted on: 2008/9/11 0:50
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