new convertible beetle

[beanybug]

So these past few weeks I've been trying my hardest to find a convertible beetle thats newer than a 2006. I won't be trading in my current beetle if i can help it but anyways I test drove a 2006 and I drove sooo nice! I have a 2002 beetle and I don't know why but the newer one felt more powerful. The sales person said newer ones have more horse power. is that true? i also noticed that the 2006's stearing wheel was just a little higher up. in my 2002 i hit my knee once in a great while so anyways wish me luck! I really want a convertible so I can take it for the 3 hour road trip to my dads and so I can let my mom drive my older beetle (she drives a large truck and obviously the gas for beetles is cheaper)

[digitalputty]

I believe your 2002, being a 2.0L, has 115 horse power. The vert you tested out was probably a 2.5L which has 150 horse power. So yea, probably felt quicker.

As for the steering wheel ... you can move it up and down. There is a 'lever' under the steering wheel that you release that allows for the steering wheel to move.

[beanybug]

ya but my steering wheel only goes up so far. The other one just seemed to be set a little higher.

[Cameron_Talley]

the 2.5L is also paired with a 6 Speed Automatic, rather than a 4 speed. Lots more power and better shifting!

[pdoel]

Originally Posted by beanybug

ya but my steering wheel only goes up so far. The other one just seemed to be set a little higher.

The seats also move up and down. Maybe you have your seat up too high?

[beanybug]

no cuz when the seat in my beetle is lower it feels wrong... idk it was just different... lol

[Duffy]

On my 09, the steering wheel will not only tilt, but telescopes and inch or two.

[Cameron_Talley]

Originally Posted by Duffy

On my 09, the steering wheel will not only tilt, but telescopes and inch or two.

Done that since the beginning.

Having just moved from a 98 to a 2010, I can't tell any difference in steering wheel height...but it might be different on the verts.

[Duffy]

Thanks for the clarification, I didn't know that.

[Lov3Bug]

Originally Posted by Cameron_Talley

Done that since the beginning.

Having just moved from a 98 to a 2010, I can't tell any difference in steering wheel height...but it might be different on the verts.

I can't tell any difference myself on a 99 to 2010 or a 2003 vert.

The 67 though? Most definately different

[beanybug]

hmmm thats weird. maybe it was my imagination lol. Either way I love my beetle! The steering wheel things just odd.