Request feedback regarding mexi-beetle for sale

[flat12]

Hello Samba gang! I've owned a few classic Beetles from the 60s and 70s, and also had a 2001 Mexi-Beetle that had AC and was a great driving car. Sadly I'm currently Beetle-less, but always looking...

I found a 2004 Edicion Especial in Silver with just under 1,400 kilometers on it for sale. Antonio Trejo (vendor on this website) informed me that these cars were built by Autofin after the 2003 Ultima Edition cars were made by VW. This Edicion Especial has leather seats, a cool cargo area tray, special alloy wheels, and all the other goodies.

Do you think this car has any special value above and beyond a regular Mexi-Bug?

[vwoldbug]

No

[flat12]

Thanks VWOLDBUG for your feedback. This mexibug is an interesting car. In 2004 Autofin made 232 silver Special Edition bugs, and this is number 231. So it's quite possibly the second to the last beetle ever produced. Condition is "like new" and I have to say it's tempting. The only think lacking in a mexibug is that they are geared for city driving and not the highway.

[bnam]

[Antonio Trejo]

Yes.

Besides guys who drive special edition Beetles have prettier woman, smarter children and their beer is colder and tastes better.
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[flat12]

Ha Ha Ha...thanks Antonio for stating the facts!

I'm still on the fence regarding this Special Edition bug, as it would be my daily driver. I currently drive a 2013 Maserati Quattroporte which is fun and has been surprisingly reliable, considering it's Italian.

I used to have a 65 Beetle that I drove almost daily and it was a very good car, you just can't be in a bad mood when your driving a Beetle. Of all the high end and exotic cars I've had in my life, when it came time to sell them, the only cars that brought a tear to my eye when I watched it go were my air-cooled Beetles.

[BenJAMin]

The biggest caveat is being satisfied with whatever method is being used to register it here.

[Tom K.]

Not sure if changing from a Maserati to a Beetle will help in the prettier women department.
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[kangaboy]

[flat12]

benJAMin....this Beetle actually has a Minnasota title currently. When I bought my 2001 Mexibug it had an Indiana title, so I had no issues getting it re-titled my state. The bigger hassle with with the insurance company, they had to manually enter it into their system.

Gosh how I miss that Bug, it had AC, disc brakes, alarm system, it was just a wonderful car to drive. Very tight with no squeaks or rattles. Great Car.

[KTPhil]