Long distance in a Beetle shudders maybe I just have issues because of the old battery placement. I've been in a Karman Ghia (fancy man's beetle) while it was on fire so I may be slightly biased. I do know beetles are fantastic cars. They're the worthy flagship of the "people's car" for a reason... And that sound is just unmistakable. What a beautiful collection of classics. It must have been lovely to share your passion. The other bonus is, of course, that there's no funny business or weird electronics and most minor problems can be fixed on the roadside. No diagnostic computer needed there!
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Yes, the battery could be a problem, which was usually caused by people not replacing the cover over the battery and the back seat springs then shorting out the battery. I would love to have a Karman, but you almost never see any for sale, and when they come up, they are very expensive.
I still think they're gorgeous too. A fancy man's beetle and a poor man's porche. That's what they used to say anyway. Now, of course, they're so rare they're collectors items.