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The new Ford Freestar is not a great minivan, but it has a great fold-flat third-row seat and really good flip-forward middle-row captain's chairs. |
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| 2008 2009 Volkswagen Beetle |
 2008 2009 Volkswagen Beetle rides well on bumpy pavement. It's smoother than a Mini Cooper and more refined than a PT Cruiser. The Beetle feels quite stable at speed and in high-speed sweeping turns. The Beetle feels stable at speed. It leans in corners when driven hard, but tires and suspension give it good grip and keep the car firmly in contact with the road. The steering is quick and accurate. Handling among the different Beetle models is quite similar as the suspension is tuned to provide the same driving characteristics. 2008 2009 Volkswagen Beetle is smooth and stable under hard braking. It can stop in a shorter distance than a Chrysler PT Cruiser, according to published reports, but it doesn't stop as quickly as the Golf or Mini. The 2.0-liter engine that comes on GL and GLS 2.0 models is smooth, quiet, and refined. It's very tractable around town with good, usable power at low rpm. That means you don't have to do a lot of shifting. Put it in second or third gear and leave it there. It's quite pleasant at 20 mph in third. You can even take off from a stop sign in second gear without any lurching. It cruises well at high speeds. |
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| 2008 2009 Volkswagen Beetle |
| 2008 2009 Volkswagen Beetle builds some of the best small diesel engines in the world and the available 1.9-liter TDI engine is smooth, quiet and clean. It gets an EPA-estimated 44 mpg on the highway, compared with 31 mpg for the 2.0-liter gas engine. The 1.9-liter four-cylinder diesel engine produces only 90 horsepower, but generates 149 pounds-feet of torque and runs brilliantly. It is slightly rougher in texture than the standard gas engine, which some people like because they say it reminds them a bit of the original Bug. But it doesn't clatter like old Mercedes diesels. It's suited very well for everyday driving. The 2008 2009 2009 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in about 8.2 seconds. Again, the manual gearbox is best. We have not been completely happy when pairing the 1.8 T with an automatic because the turbo seems to confuse the transmission. Turbo S quickens the pace, accelerating from 0 to 60 in a very respectable 7.4 seconds. Coupled with a less-restrictive exhaust system, the new Turbo S engine delivers betters the horsepower of the 1.8 T by 20 percent and adds more torque. This shows up when launching off the line and in passing maneuvers. The long and flat torque curve of the Turbo S engine makes it very enjoyable to drive. There's no lengthy turbo lag. |
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 2008 2009 Volkswagen Beetle excels at engineering and the Beetle is a fine example of that. Beetle feels tight and responsive. The ride is smooth and sporty. Handling and braking are excellent. It rides well and there's little undue noise from the road or engine compartment. With a price starting at $20,450 for the GL, Volkswagen aims for the New Beetle convertible to be the highest-volume, lowest-priced European convertible in North America. That should be an easy goal, especially since the Golf Cabrio is now gone. The standard 2.0-liter engine is smooth and quiet, fine for most people, but driving enthusiasts will find its acceleration performance lacking. 2008 2009 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8 T is fun to drive. Its mild manners make for a pleasant ride around town, while its acceleration performance give it sports appeal. It's best with a manual. Turbo S is for enthusiasts who want sporty handling and performance. |
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