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09-08-2006, 11:00 AM
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Getting my first NB tonight!!!
 Hello to you all from Montreal! I'm getting my New Beetle tonight! I am so excited, I'm writing this at 6 or so in the morning while I could still be in bed! lol It it a black 2000 NB 1.8T GLS, that will be replacing my very old dying dear '88 Cabby. Ah! What a difference that will make. I am really excited. It's name will be BETELGEUSE, after one of my fav movies and well I think it is well suited considering it is a Beetle that has a lot of juice!  When the salesman saw my driver's license he stated that my birthday was coming up pretty soon and said "so you're getting yourself quite a nice birthday present!"... indeed! 
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09-08-2006, 12:02 PM
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Congrats on the New Beetle, Francia! I know that feeling well... I just got my baby about 3 weeks ago and she is a BLAST. The people here are great and hella helpful! Welcome to the Chruch of the Dub!
Post some pics!!
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09-08-2006, 12:05 PM
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cool stuff... bask in the glow
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09-10-2006, 12:30 AM
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Great!
 We had a New Beetle named Betel. He lives with a new family now.  Welcome to the Org!  And Congratulations!  Here is our Betel.  (look close at the plate.....  )
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Former VWs: 2002 NB Turbo S - Platinum Gray 2003 NB TDI - Galactic Blue 2005 NBC 1.8T- Tornado Red 2006 Passat 2.0T- Blue Graphite 2003 NB Turbo S - UniRed 2005 V6 Touareg V6 - Campanella White Currently: 2002 NB GLX 1.8T - White Paint
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09-10-2006, 12:31 AM
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congrats on the nb!! I got a 2000 1.8t back in May. Her name is Terbie and she has been the most fun car ever! lol and I own a Mustang GT!! Mustangs are fun and all but the Bug is a whole lot more fun!
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09-10-2006, 12:26 PM
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Thank you so much! I am very happy with my NB although my mechanic hadn't noticed that the bearings probably need to be changed, I know this because I recognise the noise, my boyfriend's Golf had them replaced not to long ago at around the same milage. I think there might be something with the pressure plate also; the car runs smoothly when driven calmly but as soon as I decide to give it a push the clutch seems to slip. When I went for the inspection my mechanic noticed this but the vendor's mechanic said the clutch was fine. Luckily I accepted they wouldn't repair it as long as they gave me a one year warranty.
Ah but nevertheless its quite an excellent car and I am very very happy. So far the sun roof is my biggest fun, I haven't had one for quite a while! I am glad I found this forum, everyone seems very nice and I have found lots of useful information! As soon as the car gets out of compound next week, I will take pictures and post them
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09-10-2006, 03:30 PM
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how cool! congrats and welcome to the .org! getting your first beetle is a great experience. almost 1.5 year later, a smile is still plastered on my face almost everything i drive it.
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09-10-2006, 05:20 PM
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 Happy bug day to you Happy bug day to you Happy bug day to Francia Happy bug day tooooo youuuuuuuuu 
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My blue Bug "Jo" - she's home again - oh happy happy me!
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09-11-2006, 02:00 AM
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Hope you are enjoying your new baby!!
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09-11-2006, 03:05 AM
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Happy bug day! lol that's so cute!
Yes I am enjoying it very much! I spent about 4 hours cleaning the inside of it this afternoon. The dealer where I bought it was supposed to have it cleaned and shampooed but it was basically just cleaned up a little bit. So I vaccumed everywhere and cleaned everything. Now it will be going for a shampoo in about a week and a compound this week. Can't wait until it's all nice and shiny!
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09-11-2006, 10:01 PM
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gratz on the bug Francia! depending on mileage, keep an eye out for the water pump and the timing belt on that engine, otherwise, I love mine, best automotive decision ive made in a long time!
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09-12-2006, 01:40 PM
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I saw my mechanic yesturday. The timing belt was changed at 84,000 km, but I don't know about the water pump. For the clutch, I will have to replace it. I am going to see the dealer this week to negociate a free repair...
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09-12-2006, 11:41 PM
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doubtful. I was silly enough to get mine done at the dealership just based on the fact that they promised to finish it the fastest, and i needed the car to get to work and back. Clutch, Flywheel, Pressure Plate and Bearings came to a total of about 1600 USD.
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09-13-2006, 01:06 AM
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Congrats on your New Beetle!!!Scott
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09-13-2006, 02:10 AM
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 Ouch! That's quite expensive!
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