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Offline Misty

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New Beetle Convertible - hmmmm...

« on: February 16, 2003, 09:17:28 PM »
I have now seen about 3 in different colors, and I have to say that I love them with the top down, but I am still having a hard time with the top up.  It just totally changes the curve concept.  It will probably grow on me though, just need to get used to it.

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Offline Zen

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New Beetle Convertible - hmmmm...

« Reply #1 on: February 17, 2003, 07:27:58 AM »
I have yet to see one "up close and personal" but I've seen lots of pictures.  I have to agree with you Misty.  They are a beautiful car with the top down, but with the top up . . . well, it just doesn't look quite right.  It looks like they were trying to exactly duplicate the curves of the sedan and they pretty much did . . . but it didn't come off right.  It looks more like a sedan with a vinyl roof than a convertible with the top up.  I never liked that "look" when it was popular back in the early 70's, and I still haven't grown acustom to it.  The top would look better (in my opinion) if it were a little flatter and had more distinct bows.

Still, I could drive it with the top down half the time, I'd figure the way it looks with top down far outways the way it looks with the top up.  I'll have to get me one someday!  :cool:

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