Volkswagen New Beetle
Observed 1998–2010 (US EPA) · observed model years, not a production range
- Build Thread - Basic Camping Truck
IH8MUD · jrhe243 · 5 Nov 2026
Hey all! New to the forum and land cruisers, and wanted to put a thread together to keep track of the build. Already found a lot of good info around here and hope to contribute a bit. Background - I’ve owned way too many cars over the years of all types. First was a ‘73 super beetle I fully rebuilt with my dad at 14, and most recently a ‘70 c10 with a 5.3 that started as a body/frame I built in a two car garage. I like to tinker and prefer to DIY what I can, and hoping to do a lot of that... Read more
- I took the leap.
IH8MUD · RixGX470 · 26 Sep 2026
I'd been looking for a tow vehicle to tow my VW Beetle. When I researched what was in my price range, the 2003-2009 GX470 was high on the list. The original plan was to pick one up in Oct. or Nov. However, my daily is spending an extended stay at the mechanic so it moved my time frame up. On Saturday, I picked up this '07. White with a gray interior. 168k OME lift. Method wheels. I'm in So Cal