The Man-Bug
 

Really???


R&T put it against Mini Cooper S. Achieved the expected outcome.

What ?

I had a turbo beetle and liked it. It was fun to drive, and very practical. I also used to own a Boxster. Great for runs to the salon or the nail shop. :P

So they got rid of the flower pot?

Mrs. Z-man had a turbo Beetle - she had the "Uni-Red Color Concept" version. It was a slick little car. That little 1.8 turbo motor sure could scoot. It was a very safe car as well.

I suspect that the new turbo is more powerful, although I also suspect that the new "Man Bug" is also a bit heavier than the first gen New Beetle.

And yes, I sometimes drove Mrs. Z's car - flowers and all. Even autocrossed it at a BMW event once - flowers and all. Yes, I am in touch with my feminine side, thankyouverymuch.

-Z-man.

So what is the expected outcome?

It's FWD, it's hence cannot be a Man-bug
This:

http://farm2.staticflickr.com/1276/1...68b54c3b_z.jpg
is a Man-bug.

can't argue with stijn on that one...:D

So between the new beetle and the mini s, which is better?

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1149815128.jpg

i drove one last month, got it as a rental.
ot like a bug
6 speed trans auto stick
got up and moved
not even the turbo model-

My wife has the new bug stuck in her head... I fear one of these is in my future.

Many bills to pay off before that happens.

yetibone has a man bug, Jake Raby has one too, but it does not handle as well

Cooper S creamed it in every category as I recall.