2009 Beetle
 

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..