- DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
- SIDE AIR BAGS
- TRACTION CONTROL
- TILT & TELESCOPING WHEEL
- ALLOY WHEELS
- KEYLESS ENTRY
- CD/MP3 (SINGLE DISC)
- POWER DOOR LOCKS
- ABS (4-WHEEL)
- AM/FM STEREO
- ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
- DUAL AIR BAGS
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
- AIR CONDITIONING
- CRUISE CONTROL
- POWER WINDOWS
- SIRIUS SATELLITE
- FOG LIGHTS
- POWER STEERING
DRIVEN AN AVERAGE OF ONLY 9,300 MILES PER YEAR! Far below the national average!
It's hard to believe that 2008 will be the 11th year on sale for the Volkswagen New Beetle. When the car was originally introduced, Americans went crazy over the retro-themed "Bug" styling and cute flower vase protruding from its dash. Its popularity has waned over the years, however, even as interesting variants like the Turbo and TDI direct-injection diesel models came and went. For 2008, the New Beetle's oh-so-cool veneer has worn thin as it faces strong competition from more modern rivals.
Despite its age, the basic 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle still has a few things going for it. Based on the old VW Golf platform and available as a coupe or convertible, it still elicits smiles from passers-by while delivering solid German engineering, comfortable road manners and a fair amount of room for those up front. All the basics are covered in its standard price, and you can easily upgrade the Beetle's content through trim packages and stand-alone options.