New to the forum and new beetles

[bugshop]

Hi, My name is Timmy and I am new to new beetles but not bugs. I spent about 15 years of my life repairing and restoring older VWs, hence the user name "bugshop". I worked on any and all VWs pre 1990.
I'm about to pick up my first new beetle. If all of my info is correct it is a 2001 GLS turbo. It has had some issues (not sure what they all are yet) so I'm getting a very good deal on it.
More info, and I'm sure plenty of questions, to come as soon as I get her home.

[peanutsmom]

Where ya from? There are lots of gtg's all over so look around and welcome!! Thank you for getting the nB and giving him/her some much needed love (or old beetle).. Post some pics asap!!

[dnyed]

Welcome to the Org, and Welcome to the water-cooled New Beetle!

[bugshop]

Originally Posted by peanutsmom

Where ya from? There are lots of gtg's all over so look around and welcome!! Thank you for getting the nB and giving him/her some much needed love (or old beetle).. Post some pics asap!!

I think I know but I have to ask, what "gtg's" LOL

Thanks for the welcome. We live in Anderson SC. And am leaving for Colunbia in about 30min to go pick up the car.

[SixChuter]

Originally Posted by bugshop

I think I know but I have to ask, what "gtg's" LOL

Thanks for the welcome. We live in Anderson SC. And am leaving for Colunbia in about 30min to go pick up the car.

Welcome to the Org! Can't wait to see pics of the GLS.

Hope to see you at the ToD gtg next May.

[Supercharged98]

Welcome to the org. There is of a bunch of us from SC. Oh yeah, you have that you're from SD.
We are having a Get To Gether (GTG), at Lake Murray in October. Check out Events forums.
In May is the "BIG" GTG in the mountains of NC. It's called "TOD" or "Tail Of the Dragon". Would like to see you at both, if possible.

[bugshop]

Originally Posted by Supercharged98

Welcome to the org. There is of a bunch of us from SC. Oh yeah, you have that you're from SD.
We are having a Get To Gether (GTG), at Lake Murray in October. Check out Events forums.
In May is the "BIG" GTG in the mountains of NC. It's called "TOD" or "Tail Of the Dragon". Would like to see you at both, if possible.

LOL that's funny.. I'll have to correct my location...


"Fountain Inn" We drove by you today on the newly redone I 385.


I kinda thought the gtg was "get to gether" bit wasn't sure.


We got her home this afternoon and am charging the battery now. I hope to get into it tomorrow.
Got a little history about what has been done to it and what the symptoms are.

Here is a pic of it on the dolly on it's way home.

[SixChuter]

Looks like a nice find. Keep us posted on your progress.

[bugshop]

Originally Posted by SixChuter

Looks like a nice find. Keep us posted on your progress.

Thanks, I think so

The outside looks good, the inside needs cleaning.
It has less than 90k and has good compression and oil pressure.
work done so far is:
The oil pump, cam chain tensioner, Thermostat, waterpump, timing belt and tensioner, serpentine belt and tensioner and lots of other stuff including the coil pack wiring harness. Which leads me to the problem... no fire to two cylenders...

I haven't researched this any yet and haven't tested anything yet myself. They said something is killing the battery and it was dead so I disconnected it and I'm charging it over night.

[4SEVEN3]

Welcome!!
I dig having experienced mechanics on the board....can help people out with their rides!

Looks like a nice find! Congrats!

[bugshop]

Originally Posted by 4SEVEN3

Welcome!!
I dig having experienced mechanics on the board....can help people out with their rides!

Looks like a nice find! Congrats!

Sadly most of my experience is with pre 1990 VWs air and liquid cooled.
I found myself getting into restoring aircraft interiors and have gotten away VWs. But now my teen aged kids are getting me back into them again LOL
But with the economy having such an impact on aviation, I may find myself having to fall back on my mechanic background.

[4SEVEN3]

Awesome! Im a "former" mechanic too, and still have all my tools in storage...just in case.

I had gotten away from cars in general myself and into motorcycles....rode BMW's for about 8 years and worked on Suzuki, Kawasaki, Aprilia and Moto-Guzzi. Ended up getting a bug as a replacement car and having a ball with it!

[peanutsmom]

Did you buy that nB from a blonde girl named Tabitha? Just wondering.. It looks like her old bug.. She moved to Columbia a while back.. Good luck and I look forward to keeping up with your progress..

[dedwards0323]

Welcome to this Forum. I'm nearby in Simpsonville. Also new to NB VW's. But have always done my own service work on cars over the years. Everything from basic stuff to major overhauls and/or rebuilds. Sometimes helps to have another perspective when dealing with a troublesome car issue. Get back to me anytime if you want to discuss an issue with your NB. I know I'll be contacting you if something comes up that has me stumped.

And Again, Welcome!

[bugshop]

Originally Posted by peanutsmom

Did you buy that nB from a blonde girl named Tabitha? Just wondering.. It looks like her old bug.. She moved to Columbia a while back.. Good luck and I look forward to keeping up with your progress..

Nope, her name is Melanie. She bought it new.

[vwgary]

WOW, another South Carolinian

Welcome to the Org, the best new beetle resource anywhere.

And please check out the threads in the "events" section. Like Kurt mentioned, we're having an all day GTG on Lake Murray in October and a 3 day Tail of the Dragon GTG next May. That one is an annual event held the 1st Saturday in May.

[TwittyB]

Hi I'm TwittyB and I am a new owner. I was able to talk my Dad into buying a '00 Black GLS and it is sooooo cute but now he said he looked it up on the computer and it is not very well recommended should I let him return it? Help me change his mind, pleeeeease!