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Sell My Volkswagen Eos

Thursday, February 11th, 2010

Sell My Volkswagen Eos The Volkswagen Eos convertible sports car was introduced for the 2007 model year. The power retractable hard top operates smoothly and takes only 25 seconds to secure in either direction. When the top is up, the glass sunroof still lets the sun shine in and the elegant style of the car is equally enticing with the top down or up as a sultry coupe. Power is provided by a feisty turbo charged 2.0 liter inline 4 cylinder or a more powerful 3.2 liter V6. There are 3 models available, all with front wheel drive and manual transmissions. No additional options are available for the base model, though standard features for this model include air conditioning, premium stereo with CD player and MP3 jack, heated side mirrors, simulated leather seats and power windows. There are additional options available for the 2.0T which comes standard with all the features found on the base model plus dual zone climate control and heated front seats. Upgrading to the 3.2L adds AM/FM, cowhide upholstery, laminated interior trim, automatic seats and 17 inch wheels. Options for both the 2.0T and the 3.2L include an outstanding 10 speaker music system, front and rear parking proximity alert and a navigation system. Options can be itemized and purchased separately, though Volkswagen has created both a Technology option package and a Sport option package that combine the most popular features in these two categories. Sell Car

The aesthetically appealing exterior is unassuming with smooth, chic lines. The exterior is complimented by a sleek, well built and inviting interior. Although space is limited in any convertible, this one has a little more than most. The rear seat is large enough to accommodate two adults, though shoulder room is a little tight for long trips due to the side space reserved for stowing the convertible top and its mechanisms. Trunk space is good for a convertible, with about 10 cubic feet available for storage with the top up. When the top is stowed there is still a little over 6 cubic feet available for cargo and there are also two locking compartments-one in the rear and one in the front-for securely storing smaller items.

The sporty Volkswagen Eos will easily transition from daily drive to weekend warrior road trip. The eager engines provide plenty of acceleration, road noise is very limited and steering is responsive. Although convertibles are not often thought of as practical, the Eos is equipped to be more practical than most. However, the main attraction continues to be that convertibles are just down right fun to drive! Sell my car

Sell My Volkswagen Beetle

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

Sell My Volkswagen Beetle
The roots of the iconic Volkswagen Beetle, also referred to as the Volkswagen Bug, can be traced back to 1938, though there is a clear distinction between the ‘classic’ or ‘ original’ Beetle which first came off the assembly line in 1940-and the ‘new’ Beetle, which was introduced in America in 1998.

The original Beetle was actually the brain child of Adolf Hitler and Ferdinand Porsche. The duo wanted to produce an economical and reliable car that the working class could afford, however due to the political and social unrest of the time, very few of these unique vehicles were manufactured or sold before Germany’s WWII surrender. Despite the horrible timing, the Beetle remained a topic of automotive discussion and interest in, as well as demand for the unique vehicle grew after the war ended. Mass production of the oddly shaped compact car with headlight ‘eyes’, an air cooled engine and unusual sound began in 1945, with the first Beetle being exported to the United States in 1949. Between the sedan version and the even more popular convertible model, Volkswagen sold 390 Beetles in the United States during 1951. Progress was slow, but intuitive advancements were steady and continued to satisfy an increasing number of motorists’ world wide for many years to follow.

With a colorful history and an astonishing success rate that included production of 1.3 million Volkswagen Beetles at the height of their popularity in 1971, consumer demand for the rounded little car slowly began to decrease. The last original Beetle was sold in the United States in 1978; though sales continued in other parts of the world until the very last original Beetle was produced in July of 2003. Sell Car

Meanwhile, in 1998 a whole new generation of American drivers and industry analysts who now had access to many automotive engineering and technology advancements craved the return of the Bugs unique characteristics blended with modern automotive expertise. The ‘new’ Beetle sedan was introduced in America for the 1998 model year and a convertible version of the ‘new’ Bug debuted in 2003. With its front situated water cooled engine and front wheel drive platform, the only true similarities between the original and the new Beetle was the reminiscent style and shape. Many modern amenities helped to make the ‘new’ Beetle a practical and reliable car for every day use that was greeted enthusiastically by a new generation of drivers.

Both the sedan and the convertible versions of the 2007 Volkswagen Beetle are powered by a 150 horsepower 2.5-liter inline five-cylinder engine. The front wheels are driven by a standard five speed manual transmission, with a six speed automatic being optional. All models are well equipped and include features such as power windows and door locks, an advanced audio system with MP3 and CD player, air conditioning, keyless entry and heated outside mirrors. Upgrade packages add comfort and convenience features such as satellite radio, heated front seats, a sunroof for the coupe and a power operated top for the convertible. Affordably priced, fuel efficient and a testament to personality and style, the ‘new’ Volkswagen Beetle has not yet achieved the success rate of the original, but a true comparison cannot be made for many, many years and it is off to a good start. Sell my car