11 Awesome Things Only VW Drivers Will Understand
Get behind the wheel and you'll be Volkswaggin' in no time!
Published for Volkswagen, 12 Aug 2015, 06:00 PM
Decade after decade, VWs have been challenged with the test of time, and they've emerged victorious every time
These hipsters-on-wheels have been cool before being cool was even a thing!
From immortalising the iconic beetle shape way back in 1931...
Designed by Ferdinand Porsche (yes, that Porsche), the rounded front hood was introduced for better aerodynamics.
... to being every hippie's favourite accessory in the 60s.
Curious as to why hippies loved Volkswagens? The "people’s cars" were designed to be mechanically simple. This design philosophy fit well into the hippie philosophy of primitive subsistence.
Also, they provided hippies with mobility (and, in the case of the Bus, an instant flop house) and usually could be kept running without resorting to the services of a professional mechanic.
1. Let's face it: guys love it, girls adore it. It's awesome either way!
5. Mark Zuckerberg himself drives a nice little VW GTI
Despite having enough wealth to buy a brand-new Lamborghini every day of the year, the Facebook CEO drives a black GTI with a manual transmission.
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7. You can have breakfast that matches your ride
To get all meta, you can make your VW toast in your VW toaster in your actual VW Kombi.
10. It's the perfect excuse for road trips
Especially if you've got your hands on the 12-seater 1965 Volkswagen Bus Limo.
11. Owning your VW long enough can earn your ride a birth certificate
Proud owners of classic Volkswagens can order a formal Zertifikat, which details the history of your vintage ride.
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