This past Saturday we picked up my second New Beetle, Jimmy, at Gene Messer VW in Lubbock, TX.
My previous bug, Tommy, was a red 1998 that provided many long years (11 and a half) of driving satisfaction. Sadly, he died on March 6th when I hit a large block of wood at 70 mph and cracked the oil pan, frying the engine before I realized what had happened and could stop it in time.
Somehow fate worked everything out, and a week later I am the proud owner of a 2010 Salsa Red 2.5L, with a Tiptronic transmission.
I haven't had a chance to take any great photos yet, but here's few to get started. Many more to come!
When we arrived the dealer was giving him a bath:
And here he is just waiting for me to get in and drive him the first time.
