VW BEETLE RSi Edition - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

JetBoy · 15th October 2001, 19:41

What do you think ? I don't really like the new beetle but this one looks better...

It is very expensive...

johann · 15th October 2001, 19:54

For the price of that one you can buy an E46 M3 and even get some money over instead 230hp Beetle.

The choice is pretty easy, isn't it?

Guess VW only made this car for marketing purposes becaus it will not be a hit.

Cheers,
/Johan

raymondw · 15th October 2001, 20:14

The Beetle has never been that popular in Europe. I think that the Beetle RSI is intended to push up sales for the normal versions.

I don't expect the Beetle RSI to be a stunner. Granted, it has a very good engine, but the price is way to high.

Look at the following cars. They cost the same or even less:

1: BMW E39 ///M5
2: BMW E46 ///M3
3: BMW Alpina B3 3.3
4: Audi RS4
5: Porsche 996 Carrera
6: Mercedes C32 AMG
7: ect ect

take your choise.

Raymond

CarlT · 15th October 2001, 21:05

Quote:

Originally posted by johann

The choice is pretty easy, isn't it?

So you are trading in your cars???

Carl

johann · 15th October 2001, 21:30

Quote:

Originally posted by CarlT

So you are trading in your cars???

Carl

Hahaha!
Very funny! NOT!

OK , a little.

/J

CarlT · 15th October 2001, 21:51

Hehehehe

But seriously, The Beetle was a HUGE hit in North America, but has faded very fast. Dealers have a hard time selling them these days... I never understood why anyone would buy a Beetle that is technically the same as a Golf, just smaller cargo space and more expensive.... I guess the Euro buyers thought the same...

So to even consider making a Beetle at that price is just insane! But goes to show that VW has way too much money...

The car to get now/soon would be the new mini ALPINA.

Carl

johann · 15th October 2001, 22:54

CarlT,

Or maybe it proves that VW is insane.

JetBoy · 15th October 2001, 23:15

Quote:

Originally posted by CarlT

The car to get now/soon would be the new mini ALPINA.

Carl

I couldn't agree more !

Yes, yes the Alpina mini...ohhh

johann · 15th October 2001, 23:24

Quote:

Originally posted by CarlT
The car to get now/soon would be the new mini ALPINA.

Carl

It will probably be a luxury version with full leather and automatic, given the latest Alpina models.

JetBoy · 15th October 2001, 23:31

Quote:

Originally posted by johann

It will probably be a luxury version with full leather and automatic, given the latest Alpina models.

I have read that it is a 200 bhp little rocket !

But who knows !

CarlT · 16th October 2001, 00:30

Quote:

Originally posted by johann

It will probably be a luxury version with full leather and automatic, given the latest Alpina models.

I can see it already; ALPINA B4 Mini iL 120cm, stretch quad Turbo. 18' Alpina rims 10 profile. Alpina blue with lavender leather interior, 6 seats, 21' LCD computer screen, home theater, microwave oven, wine cooler, naviagtion, PDC, DSC, ABC,WTF! and all other conceivable options...

Regards
Carl

JohnH · 16th October 2001, 15:05

In UK it costs 55K pounds as it is not be imported so has to be done by specialist. 225bhp, 234lb ft, 1515kgs. 0-62mph 6.9 secs with a top speed of 140mph. Good posers car though and rear spoiler handy for picnics

Andy G · 18th October 2001, 13:51

I saw one in Monte Carlo the other day, and thought it looked awfull, looked like a large Jelly Mould with wheels.
People were paying more attention to the Skoda Octavia RS that was next to it, which really annoyed the owner.

15th October 2001, 19:41	#1 (permalink)
JetBoy Member, P500 Sport, MDM on (>800) Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Spain View my . Sales Feedback: (0)	VW BEETLE RSi Edition What do you think ? I don't really like the new beetle but this one looks better... It is very expensive...

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johann Administrator Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Age: 39 View my BMW E39 M5, Carbon black Sales Feedback: (0)	CarlT, Or maybe it proves that VW is insane. Last edited by johann; 15th October 2001 at 22:58.

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JohnH m5board.comoholic (>1000 posts) Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Surrey, UK View my 2004 Porsche 996 GT3 II Clubsport Sales Feedback: (0)	In UK it costs 55K pounds as it is not be imported so has to be done by specialist. 225bhp, 234lb ft, 1515kgs. 0-62mph 6.9 secs with a top speed of 140mph. Good posers car though and rear spoiler handy for picnics __________________ 2006 750i Sport, Monaco Blue, Cream Beige Pearl leather

15th October 2001, 19:54	#2 (permalink)
johann Administrator Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Age: 39 View my BMW E39 M5, Carbon black Sales Feedback: (0)	For the price of that one you can buy an E46 M3 and even get some money over instead 230hp Beetle. The choice is pretty easy, isn't it? Guess VW only made this car for marketing purposes becaus it will not be a hit. Cheers, /Johan

15th October 2001, 20:14	#3 (permalink)
raymondw Moderator Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: NL Age: 36 View my 1990 BMW E34 ///M5 (181), 1985 BMW E28 ///M5 (203), 1988 BMW E32 735i (198) Sales Feedback: (0)	The Beetle has never been that popular in Europe. I think that the Beetle RSI is intended to push up sales for the normal versions. I don't expect the Beetle RSI to be a stunner. Granted, it has a very good engine, but the price is way to high. Look at the following cars. They cost the same or even less: 1: BMW E39 ///M5 2: BMW E46 ///M3 3: BMW Alpina B3 3.3 4: Audi RS4 5: Porsche 996 Carrera 6: Mercedes C32 AMG 7: ect ect take your choise. Raymond

15th October 2001, 21:51	#6 (permalink)
CarlT Moderator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Norway View my 850CSi Sales Feedback: (0)	Hehehehe But seriously, The Beetle was a HUGE hit in North America, but has faded very fast. Dealers have a hard time selling them these days... I never understood why anyone would buy a Beetle that is technically the same as a Golf, just smaller cargo space and more expensive.... I guess the Euro buyers thought the same... So to even consider making a Beetle at that price is just insane! But goes to show that VW has way too much money... The car to get now/soon would be the new mini ALPINA. Carl

18th October 2001, 13:51	#13 (permalink)
Andy G m5board.comoholic (>1000 posts) Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Cambs. UK View my e23 B10 Lapis Blau, Sales Feedback: (0)	I saw one in Monte Carlo the other day, and thought it looked awfull, looked like a large Jelly Mould with wheels. People were paying more attention to the Skoda Octavia RS that was next to it, which really annoyed the owner.