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@harrismi7

5 жыл бұрын

My old Beetle story - When I became driving age my mom had a 5-speed Camry and I begged her to teach me to drive it. I could shift the gears once I was moving, but I had trouble taking off smoothly (or stalling) from a start until a family friend let me practice in his Beetle. We just drove around the neighborhood starting and stopping until I figured it out. I love the sound of those old Beetles.

@AndietheLab

5 жыл бұрын

This is truthfully one of the better ones you guys have done of late. LOVED it. Also, kudos for outputting the amount you guys do.... it’s mind blowing... I can barely get one out every two weeks... would love to connect and just hear out your process and stuff. Next month tho I have a vehicle every 6 days..... no idea what I’m gonna do if I just keep to my normal posting schedule.

@valdish4369

5 жыл бұрын

I think manual and electric dont fit together 🤣

@benvernick

5 жыл бұрын

I was “conceived” in a 1971 Super Beetle, or so am I told.

@SWTrailsAndWheels

5 жыл бұрын

I'm glad this murderous car is almost gone. An original one (old beetle) had a parking brake that failed and almost took out my baby sister when we were growing up....seriously though, it is a bit sad to see an icon be temporarily retired. A RWD electric manual version is totally doable and sounds amazing!

These guys could review a Walmart shopping cart, and it would be interesting.

@TheStraightPipes

5 жыл бұрын

Don't get me started on the broken shopping cart wheels

@tallll70

5 жыл бұрын

Target shopping carts are so much better

@Blacklightdtb

5 жыл бұрын

tallll70 agreed

@ArgueWithTheMajority

5 жыл бұрын

I just realized that this is basically the last car I would ever buy, and I'm having a good time

@flammablewater1755

5 жыл бұрын

"Ok, now it's my turn to push."

They'll probably bring it back as a crossover

@hsvcommodore4111

5 жыл бұрын

Samuel Fernandes *as an Electric Crossover

@prezhenz6969

5 жыл бұрын

Still, please don’t. My first car, as well as current one is a Beetle-straight 5 gasser, and now a tdi. I love the car because it’s still a (sub)compact *car* with its own unique look. Maybe make a Gti crossover

@tyian6728

5 жыл бұрын

LOL

@jyotiradityaguleria907

5 жыл бұрын

*NO*

@morton_slc

5 жыл бұрын

I don't want no damn crossover

I ain't gonna lie, I'd drive a new beetle. The design are pretty cool

@chauncey_vw5015

5 жыл бұрын

Maxxas Crow agreed

@tikijojo

4 жыл бұрын

I agree too. They're kinda hip

@Pokkarix

2 жыл бұрын

I have heard that theyre simmilar to the golf. Ill rock any vw beettle

@Dropkickpunk76

2 жыл бұрын

@@Pokkarix The Beetle uses the Golf Chassis.

You guys should go on a hunt for the first car ever with sliding visors...earliest pass so far is your 2001 GS

I just got a 2014 Beetle (same generation) and damn this wolfsburg final version looks so nice. It's such an iconic car, I hope they bring it back some day. RIP Beetle.

VW has brought a concept bus to every car show for the last 20 years, and never releases any of them. Shit or get off the pot, VW.

@JonMeFree

4 жыл бұрын

@@EnochLindeman Close. It was part of their settlement, so they were forced to bring it out.

Thanks straight pipes for this energetic review! Thank you for enlightening my day with the love for the beetle.

The Beetle will be missed, a truly ionic automobile ❤

The cross-shop with wrangler makes perfect sense!. Well off daughter's first car....need I say more.

@user-os8sq3uh4n

5 жыл бұрын

Look at me. Look at me! 👸🐷

*R.I.P. Volkswagen Beetle...* _(1938-2019)_

@ColonelFrontline1152

5 жыл бұрын

I can't believe it's been there for like 81 years.

@BoldOne8760

5 жыл бұрын

It'll be back

@jonaeusebio7065

5 жыл бұрын

Josh Bacon :(

In Brazil, we had a Beetle with the Golf GTI drive train. It was amazing!!

@gwcrispi

5 жыл бұрын

2014 Beetle GSR. We had it too. Didn't sell well.

@legostarwarsrulez

5 жыл бұрын

I’ve got one. It’s great. The R line has the GTI engine as well, but iirc the GSR has stiffer suspension and a few other performance features that the r line doesn’t have

@chadmack1633

5 жыл бұрын

shut your face! Nah. The R Line and the GSR and essentially the same vehicle (engine, the sportier suspension) only difference was the paint color, badging and gear shift lever. I have an R Line and did hella research because I didn’t want that paint job of the GSR. Lol

@chadmack1633

5 жыл бұрын

Gabriel Calazans Franco it sure is! Have it in the states and it’s a true sleeper.

Beetles and *COFFEE* ??? They coulda done much better. Beetles and Breakfast, Beetles and Brunch, Beetles and Bagles, Beetles and Bacon, Beetles and Yeetles.

@TheStraightPipes

5 жыл бұрын

It was beetles and breakfast I think lol

We've got Tim Horton's in Minnesota. But Minnesota is the Canada of the United States so I guess it makes sense

I'm starting to believe that piano black is a bad texture for cars. Thanks haha

@TheStraightPipes

5 жыл бұрын

Excellent

I found you guys on Reddit a couple of months ago, & I'm glad I did! You guys quickly have become my favorite channel. Keep up the amazing work!

Heyyyy straightpipes!! Y’all make amazing reviews! And as always your exterior rolling shots are amazing! Also please review the 2019 golf GTI rabbit in cornflower blue please!!!!

@TheStraightPipes

5 жыл бұрын

Ok we'll try

@Affalterbach1967

5 жыл бұрын

The Golf R review did not cover paint color enough. Hope you can get the GTI Rabbit in Toronto Grey (aka Urano Gray) @@TheStraightPipes

10:14 That Ferrari Portofino peak ;)

The Portofino at 10:14 was saying "Hey StraightPipes, when you gonna review me?" Listen to it guys

That steering wheel is straight out of my 2010 GTI. The simplicity of it is wonderful, drove around an Alltrack with the new style and it doesn't feel nearly as simple or easy to use.

My fiancee bought a 2018 Beetle Dune in the Sandstorm Yellow colour because she heard rumors that the beetle was no longer being made. She's pretty happy she got it and it's actually a great car

My first car was a 1974 british racing green Super Beetle. Indestructible. Had a bad muffler, a shot steering gear ($85 wholesale + $110 to install it in 1982) and a blown head gasket. It ran for 6 years. LOL! It had a sunroof and only left me stranded after a crooked mechanic screwed up the brakes so they didn't release after a few uses. Probably wouldn't go as far to say I regret not having it, but it was almost a right of passage in my day. Nice video guys. I hope you got to drive the '78 convertible that was in the background.

Welcome to California! You are in my neck of the woods and yes I'm Canadian! I love driving down PCH it's so relaxing.

You boys gave it a nice sendoff! RIP Beetle. I hope you drove the Dune Buggy and are saving it for an end of the year surprise.

Had a ‘68. Loved it. Now I have a 2012. Hopefully the Beetle will be back and still affordable!!!!

The best car review channel.

I was waiting for “Punch buggy” LOOOOL Mannn im satisfied

Great video, guys. I'm the proud new owner of the beige hardtop with the style packing (including "those amazing wheels") and I couldn't be happier with it. For what it's worth, I'm 6'2" and my knee doesn't hit the steering column. I guess it's all in seat positioning.

Hey straight pipes, loved the vid and I’ve come across afew of your vids of older cars and I love BMW’s so can u guys please try and review a BMW E46 M3 (I don’t mind if u review a regular E46 M3 or M3 CSL Cos both are awesome cars and I promise you’ll love them) or a BMW E39 M5, with it’s awesome sleeper looks but that unsuspecting V8. Keep up the good work guys👍🏽

Goodbye Beetle. You are the icon

Does anyone else remembers Herbie when you see the old Beetle models?

Love the music in the beginning of this video, spot on! Surfs up dudes!

@TheStraightPipes

5 жыл бұрын

Cowabunga

I have a 2012 Turbo which has the 2.0 4 cylinder engine with 200 HP. It is a little rocket on the highway with the turbo. Extremely fun to drive as a daily driver. Just maintain them with regular tune ups and they'll last you.

That Dune Buggy was the Meyer’s Manx. Great show! Lets all hope the bug returns...I still wish I still had my ‘74 Uber Beetle...the lower fascia on the 2019 Beetle almost looks like a grab off the later 911’s...

This car had soo much potential

The dune buggy is a Meyer's Manx! Classic, Mr Meyer's was on Jay Leno's garage:)

Here in Brazil we have a 220hp 6 speed DSG version called " Fusca TSI" and it's really quick.

@BeesonsCars

5 жыл бұрын

André Lima we used to have the Beetle Turbo with 210 hp in North America.

TheStraightPipes I love your guys channel!! You two are so entertaining!! Keep up the amazing work!!! Have a merry Christmas!! 🎄 God bless!!😀😀😀

@TheStraightPipes

5 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas

amazing content as always keep it up guys!

Lots of fun memories in a beetle from about 17 years ago. My cousin had one of the old style ones from Mexico, and he was the cool older person who drove me and my high school friends all over the place. I remember cramming people into the back seat of that thing, and the lack of windshield defrosting, and the heat only coming through some weird vents just under the doors (which could get clogged with leaves), and the crazy loud rear engine. You didn’t even need a tach because you got used to the vibrations under your ass telling you when to shift.

10:14 They really wanted to get that 812 in shot XD

Ive watched at least half of your videos, you guys always make my day.

My second car was a '61 Beetle with a folding sunroof. (My first was a '54 Kaiser with a back seat large enough for two teenagers to lie down in. :) ) The Beetle met its end when it threw a rod through the engine block on a trip from Oklahoma to Chicago. Nevertheless, happy memories.

Love the Beetle. I've owned a ton of them. I have a Dune and a TDI right now. Really sad to see it go and hope they bring it back electrified.

BTW, we do have Tim Hortons here in NE PA.

@carpenterfamily6198

5 жыл бұрын

JustinJS Way up in the northeast corner of PA, off I-81 - just before crossing into NY state. My kid went to college way out in NW PA ( Bradford, PA ) - I think she said they have them out there too.

This is exactly the video I needed for information! Great video!

@TheStraightPipes

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks

R.I.P beetle 😢

Some serious blazer action happening at that auto show

You guys were here recently! For the most part its gorgeous, I still haven't taken my Mini on PCH.

Sad to see this car go. I had a 2004 VW Beetle Turbo S that was lime green that was fast as hell. After it was chipped was the prefect sleeper. Best part of the car was the lifestyle package which but the lime green into the leather with a center panel and green stitching on the black leather, also had green inserts between the spokes of the wheels which made it a very unique vehicle around town.

I love cars that are unique. This convertible in this combination is really nice especially at this price! C’mon, $30,000?! Great value. Btw Yuri and Jakob, you CAN get the safari beige on pepper beige/titan black interior. It’s a great cruising car, and I don’t give a s... about the hairdresser/girlie car comments. It’s a CAR with loads of personality and style which is fun. To each his own!

I'll wait for the electric RWD Drift Missle!

🤔I’ve always liked this body style Beetle 🐞, it looks Bentley GT ish (2012) if you squint 😬. Turbo manual only if available 🤗. 🎄

How do you guys have so much great content? Keep it up eh!...

@TheStraightPipes

5 жыл бұрын

We're really tired

Boys are so insync with eachother its awesome

As always a good review of cars.... but did anybody notice the Grand Theft Auto V background in the video?!?!

Any chance you two could do a multi day road trip? Combine car review and travel.

@TheStraightPipes

5 жыл бұрын

That might be fun

@duweydang

5 жыл бұрын

TheStraightPipes It WILL be fun!

@ubayyd

5 жыл бұрын

@@TheStraightPipes I second that!

@Affalterbach1967

5 жыл бұрын

@@TheStraightPipes Gears & Gasoline collab !

Can't WAIT to get my beetle convertible this summer 😍

Finally I see a visor pass your test and now know what it is.

That's funny, I thought the cross shopped car would be a Mini for sure. Also, the power symbol for the radio turning with the knob would drive nuts.

3 videos a week in recent times. Keep up the good work

Girls at my school always have a modded out jeep theyll never go offroading in, a corolla, or a beetle.

My friend has a yellow 2000 1.9 TDI Beetle and it’s a great little car it’s actually really fun especially for the TDI.

Name your favorite car reviewers in 3...2...1.THESTRAIGHTPIPES

The steering wheel buttons are the same as on my 2010 Passat wagon. Switching back and forth with my 2018 Golf, I'm now confused in either car.

"Punch buggy"? Must be a Canadian thing, eh? SLUG BUG.

@Braselton21

5 жыл бұрын

Southern Hemisphere says Punch Buggy

@b4804514

5 жыл бұрын

Hey it was SLUG BUG NO RETURNS at my house

@ingriddubbel8468

5 жыл бұрын

No it isn't.

@chauncey_vw5015

5 жыл бұрын

Punch Buggy 🇨🇦

@user-os8sq3uh4n

5 жыл бұрын

Wha? Also a Vermont thing apparently

There is a reason why the beetle is the most sold car in the world

The Beetle will be missed. Thats for sure! I cant believe the visor test failed in the convertible. Merry Christmas guys!!!

I went to the ny auto show and there was a denim edition with denim interior and denim top

the fact that both of you guys scoffed with surprise when it failed the visor test 😂🤣

Can you guys maybe review a base Audi A4?

I have the 2005 limited edition convertible (flint grey / burgundy). I love that car. It’s a bad ass.

My Mom had a 2001 Mossy Metalic Green with Beige Leather interior. Just a fun car certainly nit fast or dynamic but fun.

I was thinking Mini Cooper or fiat 500 as a competitor to the beetle

If the beige and black seats are uncomfortable, then I’m heartbroken. Dang it. You two are a hoot though, thanks for the informative review.

I'm 6'4 and never cared about hitting the steering column and I love resting my leg on the side of the dash

I feel like VW missed an opportunity with the revamped Beetle. In my opinion, it was too big. Build the Beetle on the Polo platform. It should be more akin to a Mini Cooper than an inflated Golf.

@bh2155

4 жыл бұрын

I agree.

Omitting the roll-down windows on the coupe is an epic fail by VW, IMO...Thanks both of you for all the fun and entertainment you've given us this year!

@xoxoxar

5 жыл бұрын

Most coupes don't allow the rear Windows to go down...

Good review. Also, don't go to a public library to look at Consumer Reports magazines. The Beetle, Wrangler, and Mini Cooper do not score well for reliability surveys, even though many like the looks and how the Mini Cooper handles. My choice is a cheaper hardtop for a more reliable model from a different company, and a motorcycle with a lot more of a convertible view and wind feel.

OMG you got Tony Hawks Pro Skater 2 as a playlist??? I fukcn love you guys lol

@TheStraightPipes

5 жыл бұрын

🤷🏼‍♂️❤️

I always like the look of the original beetle, my old English professor had a red one. The later generation looked horrible imo

Ha you saw our fire damage. Thats one fire out of many, the vast acreage of devastation is jaw dropping. Here's hoping that cliche corner never turns into Mordor.

@TheStraightPipes

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah its wild. Smelled it first then saw it

Glad to see I'm not the only one with Tony Hawk Pro Skater and GTA playlists (10:42).

I got one of those "The end of the Beetle" ads before the video started. R.I.P

I am sad. I used to own a 1978 Beetle. They should not kill the brand. It is like getting rid of the Big Mac.

Jakub's all grown up; from an SKX007 w/formal attire to a Rolex GMT Master w/casual attire.

Under 23k US for convertible and appearance package is well priced. And as always, you guys delivered with your review.

Since its being sold in the USA, I would think of it as more throwback to the 1979 VW Beetle convertible which was the last of the old Beetle sold in the USA. The Mexican Beetles were unknown to most Americans.

The Beetle had a cool version for rally competitions, there was no street version of it to profit from the victories. It could have been the sports car from VW. A manual version with a punchy boxer engine would have been amazing. Today if the company wants to sell it, they have to say that is an SUV or a CUV. Congratulations guys on bringing good vibes on a car where evolution showed that wrong choices are harmful. There is no other car that started as close to a 911 than the Beatle. One is the car that every car enthusiast loves, the other one could have been the one that everyone bought, but it went on directions that brought its life to an end. Which is fine. Happy Holidays! ;o)

I can see how this is cross shopped with a wrangler. Both are lifestyle vehicles.

I personally love the piano black, I don’t understand what’s the problem with it

I'm usually a Miata guy and sorts csrish guy but damn am I obsessed with the new beetles recently for some reason.

I probably shouldn’t like this car but I really do...it looks great! Fantastic review as always guys 😎

The front diamond quilted seats are from a second generation TT

Awe no they filmed this right by my home !!!! I wish I could’ve seen them!

the beetle is eh, but you guys make anything enjoyable to watch....any chance you guys are planning to release a review on the alfa romeo giulia by the new year? on the fence about getting one and I have until Jan 2nd to snag it...if not no worries, i'll still be tuned in :)

@TheStraightPipes

5 жыл бұрын

We won’t be able to by then. Sorry!

@jasonr1598

5 жыл бұрын

@@TheStraightPipes that means its on the list! all I was looking for haha

@TheStraightPipes

5 жыл бұрын

In the next year yes but probably not soon!

Coolest Beetle imo is the Beetle RSI

Best car ever I have those wheels on my 2016 classic beetle

they need to make another rsi but with this beetle

Is that the @roadkill muscle truck in the background at 3:51?!?