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12-12-2011, 01:34 AM
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New beetle owner and new manual driver!
Hello everyone!
Im new here and I just traded in my old ford for a 2003 New beetle convertible...IT'S AWESOME...its also a stick which I am just learning to drive. Any tips/advice for a newbie? 
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12-12-2011, 02:05 AM
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Welcome to the Org!
Here's a good read with lots of information for anyone who's just gotten their first NB - Newbie Welcome Kit! Many new to NBCs, New Beetle Convertibles, have issues with opening and closing the top properly. You don't indicate if yours is power or manual, but here's a helpful video, sorry I don't remember who put this up originally, I want to say pencilneck - Convertible Top Operation Video New Beetle Convertible Basic Top Operation - YouTube I also have boots and windstops available for the Verts - NBC (Convertible) Items FOR SALE! (living thread) And I don't currently have an '03 NBC Owner's Manual, but I do have it available in .pdf (complete manual) $15 FS - OWNER'S MANUALS - $40 shipped Enjoy your new Vert Bug! MORAV
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12-12-2011, 02:24 AM
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Welcome to the Org, and Welcome to the New Beetle Convertible!
 The VW 5-speed is the easiest manual to drive on the road. You will be an expert in no time! 
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12-12-2011, 02:34 AM
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Welcome!
 I learned to drive a manual on a 67 bug...  Congrats on your NB! Sent from my Autoguide iPhone app
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12-12-2011, 03:53 AM
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warm welcome!
Hello all!
thanks For the warm welcome everyone! I'm really excited about My beetle and Thanks for all the information Morav i'll get started on reading it asap. And if anyone knows of any severe problems with the 2003 NBC it'll be cool if you could let me know...im in college and im broke lol
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12-12-2011, 04:51 AM
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 What type of engine do you have in your beetle and how many miles are on it? As far as advice on driving a manual. PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!  VW's actually have one of the easiest to shift manual transmissions to learn on. Just give it enough gas to get her going and don't ride the clutch. Use your handbrake if necessary to learn to take off on an incline. After a while it will become second nature to you. Make sure the timing belt maintanence has been performed at around 75k miles or your little bundle of joy can become a doorstop very soon. Post some pics of your ride Welcome and good luck!
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12-12-2011, 05:26 AM
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is the vert top operation expert around here. These were later redesigned into oblivion because of the problems, however to my knowledge there was never any type of recall.
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12-12-2011, 05:28 AM
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Pipi is a 5-speed. Only thing I had to get used to was the "push stick in and go to the left" reverse shift. Otherwise, it's a great gearbox. Very smooth. Enjoy your NBC!
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12-13-2011, 05:37 PM
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HI GuYS!
So I'm learning the stick slowly but surely lol gotta work on that take off. I dont know much about engines and stuff but it has a 2.0 on it and i know its not a turbo she has 83k miles on her and i've named her B.B (Bailee Beetle)thanks for all the niceness you guys very cool forum 
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12-13-2011, 05:57 PM
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Great name for your Beetle! And a big welcome.
I'm still kinda new here myself, but you'll feel at home in not time.. Barb
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Live a Life of Serenity, Not a Life of Regret. Current NB 2002 GLS Double Yellow "Pixie" Previous NB 2000 GLX Black "Little Ed" "Other" Road Trippin' Ride 2010 Dodge Challenger Bright White "Baby"
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12-14-2011, 09:13 PM
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I love BB! You're so lucky! I wish I would have gotten a manual beetle
 I have been wanting to learn for a while ( i sort of know how to because of my husbands car) but I cant find standard transmission car where I can comfortably press the clutch. Might trade my beetle in later for a manual one. Congrats on your new beetle by the way.
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12-14-2011, 10:20 PM
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I have had Automatics and Manuals but the Manual type cars to me are sooo much more fun to drive. However, I have had friends that just can't seem to learn or are just not happy and comfortable driving a stick. So it's each their own and whatever you prefer just make sure you drive a Beetle
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12-15-2011, 02:54 PM
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an update
Cataspleena
I wouldn't worry too much about having a manual....I'm having trouble getting comfortable with it and I panic...alot I hope i'm not one of those people who will never learn because i really want to be able to drive my beautiful car
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12-15-2011, 04:29 PM
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 If you worry about stalling it out you will. Just believe in yourself and trust that you will do the right thing. If you are on an incline use your hand brake to help you start out. Just pull on it while you let out the clutch and give it some gas until you feel it engage and move forward then slowly release the hand brake and smoothly move forward. Also don't just pop that clutch. Let it out sloooowly and give it gas at the same time. You will develope a feeling for it that in time will become second nature and you won't even think about what you are doing. Don't be afraid to give it some gas. It is better to give it a little too much and chirp the tires a little than not enough and stalling it out in the middle of an intersection. If you do, D O N' T PANIC. Push in the clutch to coast and not to come to an abrupt stop which may cause a rear end collision. Just be calm. Push in the clutch and restart the engine, then put in gear and smoothly move forward like nothing happened I know, easier said than done but you will get it eventually. Just give it time and a lot of Practice, Practice, Practice.
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12-15-2011, 10:26 PM
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Oh BB is a beauty!
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12-15-2011, 11:02 PM
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