In a message dated 12/31/00 5:57:54 AM Eastern Standard Time,
andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ writes:

<< ..but just try to take a corner fast, or put a decent amount of
luggage in with 4 people...

The new beetle isn't designed for that. It is strictly to get from point A to
point B. With no more than a driver and a passenger. It's for people who like
to drive, not for any utility at all. I like them, but I don't think I would
ever own one myself. I sat in one once, and it's weird to me, driving from
the back-seat. The dash board is so huge, that you are 3 feet from the
windshield. Nah. I love my Jetta. That's been my dream car for quite some
time. It's what I use for driving. The Van is what I use for usefulness.

--Paul--