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2008 New Beetle Convertible Se Very Low Miles, Exceptional Condition on 2040-cars

Year:2008 Mileage:13978 Color: Cream /
 Cream
Location:

Thomasboro, Illinois, United States

Thomasboro, Illinois, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:PZEV 5cyl
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 3VWRG31Y58M414051 Year: 2008
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Beetle-New
Trim: SE
Options: Leather Seats, CD Player, Convertible
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags
Drive Type: Front wheel drive
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
Mileage: 13,978
Exterior Color: Cream
Interior Color: Cream
Disability Equipped: No
Number of Cylinders: 5
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

     You are bidding on a barely used  2008  Beetle Convertible.  It currently has 13,978 miles. It may have more if it doesn't rain this week.  It hasn't seen rain since the day my wife bought it.  It was even inside on the showroom floor when we went to look at it in March of 2009.  It has been stored in a heated garage during the winters. We don't take it out of storage until it has rained several times and all the salt has been washed off the roads.   This car is exceptional in it's condition, however, not perfect as it is a used car. There are three rock chips in the front bumper (see pics) and some very light scratches on the rear where a lawn chair in a carry bag slid off . They are in the clear coat. I couldn't even get the camera to take a picture of them.  The interior is excellent as well.   There is a small wear mark in the top where it rubs together when the top is down (see pic). The wind deflector has a hard time staying up in high winds on the interstate.  There is a boot for the top when down, a boot for the windscreen and a factory 6 disc CD changer in the trunk. Original carpet mats along with the mud and snow mats we use all the time.  Kelly Blue Book is $15,778. There is a local dealer selling one with 42K miles for $22,100 and it is not nearly as nice as ours. We bought this as a lemon-law buy back. The original owner from California complained about a noise/squeek in the drivers rear passenger compartment, and demanded they take it back.  So, Volkswagen took it back, took it apart, found nothing whatsoever, put it back together and we have not had any problems period. Our title is clear with no notices of a buy back.

       The reason she is selling it, is for a down payment for some land where we can build a house in the country.    There will also be a  low 32K
mile, 2008 Ford Edge Limited AWD  up for sale within the next week AFTER this auction ends so please check it out as it is in excellent condition too.

       Please, if you have any questions, just ask. I check my mail regularly and will get back to you ASAP. If you need pictures of any specific parts or anything else on the car, please ask.  Thank-you for looking and good luck with your bids. No warranties expressed or implied.  We reserve the right to end listing as it is for sale locally.  Thanks again.

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