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2012 Volkswagen Beetle Long Term Road Test
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2012 Volkswagen Beetle Long Term Road Test
The 2012 Volkswagen Beetle looks like such a different animal than the VW GTI, but honestly, the 2.0 TSI engine is the best thing each car has going for it.
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I have owned over 25 cars including a 2nd gen CRX, an '87 5.0 Mustang, a big block Chrysler, and a V8 Taurus SHO. The VW engine is easily my 2nd favorite after the 5.0. It rev's smooth, sound great, has lots of mid range torque, and gets good gas mileage. I would love to find a way to install one in my MG.
When it's time for a new car I wouldn't hesitate to look at VW or an Audi with the 2.0T in it.
I guess I should qualify my prior statement with the fact that I have yet to find a 4-cylinder that I think actually sounds good. The 2.0T is certainly one of the better offerings, but it still sounds like little more than an angry bee-hive un