2002 Turbo S

[lawhon45]

Is there a site you can research information on the Turbo S models? I believe they were only produced for the 2002, 2003 and 2004 model years and I'm looking for additional info. on them.

Thanks,
David

[jdubvdub]

you can google new beetle turbo s review or go to youtube there are a few video reviews of them too

[2ndHalfCor]

There's lots of good information on this site. Most of the 1.8t information also applies to the TS. There are some unique things about the TS, but this site is a good source of info for that too. I think the Turbo S can be thought of as a regular 1.8t with a higher compression ratio, leather, and all the other bells and whistles. If you have specific questions, just ask them here and there are lots of people to help.

[2004NBTURBOS]

Originally Posted by lawhon45

Is there a site you can research information on the Turbo S models? I believe they were only produced for the 2002, 2003 and 2004 model years and I'm looking for additional info. on them.

Thanks,
David

Just buy it. Drive it. Love it.

[SixChuter]

Originally Posted by 2004NBTURBOS

Just buy it. Drive it. Love it.

You got that right. If you want one, buy one. You won't regret it.

[dnyed]

Originally Posted by lawhon45

Is there a site you can research information on the Turbo S models? I believe they were only produced for the 2002, 2003 and 2004 model years and I'm looking for additional info. on them.

Thanks,
David

What additional info do you need? Just ask.

[2004NBTURBOS]

I bet the big question is how many were made? How many were made per year production run. That seems to be the question that evades most of us. I would love to know these facts.

[Beetlecup]

Originally Posted by 2004NBTURBOS

I bet the big question is how many were made? How many were made per year production run. That seems to be the question that evades most of us. I would love to know these facts.

VWVortex First Drive - The New Beetle Turbo S

He Quotes 5000 in 2002—it doesn't seem like 5000 were make. I only see one every 5 months.

[dnyed]

I see lots of them around here. In fact, one of them was my former one!

[SixChuter]

I saw 2 yesterday. A Platinum Grey and a Red. They were both looking very sharp.

[dnyed]

Originally Posted by SixChuter

I saw 2 yesterday. A Platinum Grey and a Red. They were both looking very sharp.

Both of my former ones!

[SixChuter]

Originally Posted by dnyed

Both of my former ones!

I've been without mine for 4 months so I can feel for you. Luckily, I hope to get him back this Saturday. I can't wait for the blue light to go off.

[AbuNigel]

i really really want a red one :'(

[lawhon45]

Thanks to everyone who replied to my query. I was able to change my headlight bulb with no trouble.

[Mutato]

I want to know production numbers. I know in 2002 there were 5000 made. But was that the same for all years? Was it broke down to 1250 per color? What were the 2003 and 2004 numbers?
I tend to see Silver & Plat Grey more than red or black. Black seems to be the rare color.

[Beetlecup]

[QUOTE=Beetlecup;647390]VWVortex First Drive - The New Beetle Turbo S


"On the highway, the added sixth gear helped reduce RPMs to just under 2800 rpm at 80mph (as opposed to 3500 rpm on current 5-speed cars)."

In the article he states 2800rpm at 80? any one else with a TS getting that?

When I'm at 80 my RPM is at 3100.

[2ndHalfCor]

Originally Posted by Beetlecup

When I'm at 80 my RPM is at 3100.

Me too.

[Beetlecup]

Originally Posted by 2ndHalfCor

Me too.

I wonder how accurate that article really is.

I know my tires are bigger than they need to be, 225 on a 7" wide rim. But I wouldn't think that would effect that speedo or RPM's much at all. Which was my first thought.