Wow, have been scanning the threads on the new beetles. Having just
purchased one (200 miles so far)..I can only guess which problem you folks mention will occur to me! I am hoping that the 3yr/36K warranty will
pick up the tab for these problem areas..

One small question, do these motors have a chain timing belt or fanbelt
style belt which must be changed? My maint sked is every 10K miles and
looks like a regular oil/filter/look en over type maint. Are there any specific areas I should be aware of to have them check each time to avoid problems down the road? Funny, this is the first car that I have noticed
the front seat 'squeaking' as I move along driving from vibration or shifting
around in the seat...little wd-40 I guess..Does Vw make any kind of
protector to put on the paint from bottom of door panel to window? I
can see where this area could be easily scratched or discolored from putting your arm up there with the window down..Thanks in advance for
answers. I am still recovering from putting down 5K and still having 20K
to finance...I know Calif got 2K in taxes. In 1968 I paid $1700 for
a brand new beetle, most problems I remember from it was clutch
throwout bearing driving me nuts..