2004 Volkswagen New Beetle FWD 4dr Sport

04 vw beetle, automatic convertible top, power windows mirros locks etc, heated seats , runs and drives great, only 47k , ready to go with warranty (6months) and ny inspection, for more info chris 631-871-1613, family-autosales.com, to see a video, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5fApY5uM0g, , New or Notable, Retro-look styling, Gasoline or diesel engine, Six-speed automatic, Available turbocharged engines, Coupe and convertible body styles, , What We Like, Visual appeal, especially with convertible, Ride comfort, Steering, Performance of manual-shift diesel, Resale value, A bubble-shaped roof gives the four-passenger New Beetle a strong visual kinship to the original. Unfortunately, it also infringes on rear headroom, and plenty of passengers are likely to brush their heads against the back window. Legroom in the backseat is limited. Cargo space at the rear totals 12 cubic feet, and split rear seatbacks fold down for additional storage space., , A standard theft-deterrent system immobilizes the engine unless a key with the proper electronic code is used. The GL includes air conditioning, a tilt/telescoping steering wheel, height-adjustable front bucket seats, a cassette/CD stereo, cruise control, remote keyless entry, heated power mirrors, and power windows and locks., , A Cold Weather Package that includes heated front seats and heated windshield-washer nozzles is optional. Side mirrors with integrated blinkers are standard., , Under the Hood, The GL and GLS use a 115-hp, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. A turbocharged 1.8-liter four-cylinder that produces 150 hp is available in the GLS Turbo. The GL and GLS TDI use a 100-hp, turbocharged 1.9-liter direct-injection diesel. A five-speed-manual gearbox is standard, and a four-speed-automatic transmission is optional., The convertible’s development took place at the Karmann facility in Germany. Karmann is responsible for the development of the New Beetle Convertible’s five-layer lined top, which features a glass rear window. These models are available in three trim levels: GL, GLS and top-of-the-line GLX., , Much like the original Beetle convertibles of the 1950s to 1970s, the new model has a fabric top that rests on the back of the car; it doesn’t fold into the body. Designers retained the familiar curve of the hardtop New Beetle by neatly integrating the soft-top into the basic profile. To achieve this, the windshield pillars have been moved forward considerably. Devoid of ridges, the top has a smooth, round appearance., , The base GL convertible has a manually operated roof, but most cars have a powered top. Automatic pop-up rollover supports behind the rear seats are standard, and a Windblocker is optional. Optional 17-inch alloy wheels can replace the standard 16-inchers. Except for a slightly narrower rear seat, the four-passenger New Beetle Convertible looks nearly identical to the hardtop New Beetle’s interior. Trunk capacity is a modest 5 cubic feet., , A 115-hp, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine goes into GL and GLS convertibles, and a 150-hp, turbocharged 1.8-liter four-cylinder powers the GLS 1.8T and GLX. A five-speed-manual transmission is standard on all models, and a six-speed-automatic transmission with Tiptronic operation is optional. Volkswagen’s Electronic Stability Program is optional., , Volkswagen did a masterful job of designing the New Beetle Convertible, which is cute and appealing. Other than a shortage of passing power from the 2.0-liter engine, the soft-top turns in a beautiful driving experience. The ride is superior. The suspension absorbs plenty of road imperfections with no impairment of control. Directional stability is top-notch, and the convertible handles expertly. Steering feel and feedback are excellent., , Not only is the engine quiet, but the New Beetle Convertible also emits no road sounds to mar the experience.