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Old 03-17-2009, 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by JEGSSR View Post
The present new beetle is the antithesis of the original. The original was simple, , and easily self-maintained. The new beetle is its polar opposite, and not just because the engine is in the wrong end! Don't hold your breath for a return to simplicitybasic
Considering the modern standard on Safety, Emission and basic features and amenities, simplicity is no longer an option.

Btw, last I heard the NB will be phased out 2010. Sad!

I would buy a Mk5 based NB in a heartbeat.
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