Can We Make Our Ugly Car Cool On A Budget? 

I hate how un ironically good it looks now

Ethan's painting abilities are top notch

I love how Edwin's getting involved, WE NEED MORE OF HIM!!!

Just getting rid of those silly eye-lids was a masive improvement - end result looks much better than how it started out, but I think there is still room for further improvements.

Is crazy how wheels and lowering a car can make such a difference

Yes. That's a big improvement. Lowering always looks cool, no matter how it rides (always was the same with classic Beetles too). The front lip is subtle, and helps visually lower it at the front. Spoiler - there is a smaller spoiler available that I think looks less boy racer and still works well. The wheels do look good with the lowering, and even the colour works with the colour of the wings and bumpers. As you say, it looks like it was a more thought out look. Removing those headlight eyebrows was a good move. The LED's work on the Beetle as they are a bit of fun, and the Beetle is a fun car. The only mod I don't like is making the headlights yellow. For about £50 to £60 you could install brighter and whiter headlight bulbs (Philips and Osram make some good ones), LED white side light bulbs, LED number plate lights, reverse lights, and interior light. It's amazing how those brighter and whiter bulbs make the car look that little bit better, and much better to drive at night. Try it as a simple cheap comparison video.

You need to put a big dirty twin centre exit exhaust on it now. Honestly doesn't look too bad now though. Good job guys. Nice to see Edwin has joined in this video too, he seems a cool guy

I think keep the color, it's sort of a trade mark at this point. I bet it gets looks of disbelief or puts a smile on people's faces. Definitely the latter for me. Would love to see a DIY detail on it, perhaps an exhaust and eBay turbo down the line 😄

The splash transition at 13:18 👌

I was really hoping you’d Darth Vader it and wrap it all in black. I think that’s the logical next step. And a 100 quid turbo.

I was worried you guys were gonna ruin it but it actually looks good, the wheels really help make the difference.

Surprisingly it looks loads better, awesome video nice to see Edwin getting in on the action.

Noone talking about the clean transition at 13:18??

It actually looks quite nice! Now do the inside? Audio, headliner, gti seats?

For a small budget this actually looks ok. Definitely more working on cars vids needed (and weekly postings!), and get Edwin involved more too!

Two things; First: that actually looks really good. Some sort of racing livery would make the red/silver look intentional. Second: can we all just take a minute to appreciate Jack and Ethan. Despite liking alex aswell, I think I have to say that these two guys are the real MVPs. Great work fellas 👏

I had one of these in blue, someone had smoked a million cigs in it previously and it would give me a headache driving it. I eventually got rid of the smell, lowered it, put a big set of wheels on it and 2 spoilers on the rear. One where yours is, from time to time and one at the top of the back window. I thought it looked alright for what it was but it was one of the most unreliable pos I ever owned (apart from an MGF) which was much worse tbf. An ex girlfriend did a runner with it and when she finally handed it back...let's say she hadn't improved it. Traded it in for a Honda accord type S as the turbo had blown on it (it was a diesel). Well I'm glad I got that off my chest. Great video and keep up the good work lads 👍🏼

Love it guys, need more content with you two 👌🏻🚗

You’ve definitely improved it. I think I’d now not notice it driving past, whilst beforehand I’d have judged it!

Nothing like a day of working on your car, coming back to watch others working on their car, and basically watching yourself swearing at everything. 😂

That car looks so much better. Love the Vids gents........ Anyone else REALLY impressed with that "Puddle, old car, fixed car transition"..... it looked super cool

Should do a full review of the coil overs once you get the damping set

"The pockets are mint, LAAD" loved the juicebox reference

Cheeky little juicebox reference. I see you, I see you

Don't stop guys loving this. I'd also consider bringing back the podcast van with Gareth.

I have a set of rods from Maxpeeding Rods on my turbo M50b25, and they are holding on really nice, running with 1,5 kg of pressure now

Looks really nice, now you need a cheap exhaust and airfilter then it would be even nicer. Maybe you could make some kind of cheap mods series with that car.

Genuinely surprised at how much better this looks, surely a cheap turbo needs to be next ... or follow the fast and furious theme with nitrous 😅

If the silver was wrapped black, I think it'd actually look cool, seriously. Those wheels are awesome for the price.

I think you done good with the budget, but it needs them coilies winding down to within a mil of their lives. Love the fun vibes too. I used to have a group of pals like you guys. Best days.

changing the paint is a must imo, other than that yeah its presentable sure if this is your first car

looks good now but I'd lose the yellow light tint and the neons put the spoiler back on and jobs done 😊

Bring back the Car Throttle podcast It was the best thing about COVID

Im impressed, more of these budget improvement vids would be great

I like the two tone paint scheme. Just removing the eye lids and the new wheels make a huge difference.

Love the content as always. Although it is rather lacking over recent months. 3 weeks since the last video! Come on guys, step it up, we wanna see more regular content! Miss Jack and Ethan’s banter during the long wait between videos.

Imagine if they made the main body darker it would honestly be funny yet sick at the same time

I really thought this channel would struggle with out Alex, but unlike WTF1 this transition seems really smooth and Ethan and Jack are smashing it, don’t get me wrong I like Alex but now I have double the videos!

Damn, this car is a guilty pleasure, the silver in black would look better. MaxPedo power!

Vw audi guys do put wheels on anything and think its awesome! Have done it with 3 now and the 4th i still have has steelies and plastic hubs 😅

It's amazing what just a few things can do to make a car look better

was worried when Alex left the channel would somewhat die. Im pretty happy to see the lads still racking in over 300k views per vid.

That transition from old to new… HARD!!

Not going to lie quite impressed with how that turd looks now. Crazy what some wheels and coilovers. And some little bit can do to a car tbh goes to show you don't need a massive budget to have something to look tidy again

I used to work for a dealership that sold VWs. To a one, all of them said the absolute worst car to work on either mechanically or from a bodywork perspective was The New Beetle.

Jack done a great shout out, drive is the best of all time car film

Love it, the 2 tone is offputting a bit and a shame the wing wont stick but the yellow headlights give a proper Le Mans look to it and the frontsplitter with the new wheels finishes it quite nicely. only addition thing I dislike is the "neonz", would've go with a pancake "sport" airfilter instead. all in all definitely a great build for the particular circumstance... I like beetle's so might be a bit biased XD Thank you guys again for the great content!

Now that van @ 14:37 out of ethans window is cool! lol. the beetle is alright, good job

As much as carthrottle was good before, it's soo good to see jack getting the screen time he deserves, absolute legend of a guy and actually funny without trying 👀 not saying anyone else tries too hard to be funny and isn't on the channel anymore like 😂

Notification squad Have a nice weekend!🔥🔥🔥 HAPPY EASTER!🐣🐣🐣

I’d like to see you guys to this exact same challenge, but with a different car and with 8,000 pounds.

I really like it! Even the two tone paint looks good now. The front end looks soo good with the black lower grill, splitter and tinted lights! I don’t even like this era of beetle but I wouldn’t be unhappy with it if my parents had bought this for me for a first car 😂

Wheels [tick] Everything else [kills with fire]. 🤣

I did pretty much the same on my 2007 corolla... but I cut coils on the rear and inner fenders. I got a ton of compliments on my beater!!!!

well done boys, personally think it would look killer on 3 spokes, but its still a beauty yeah.

"The pockets are mint lad" JuiceboxForYou is leaking

I can't believe Nolan's father agreed to appear in the video! Awesome!

You guys should turn this thing into a cheap track build! Also, 1.8t swap??

Looks so awesome! That engine looks like a 2.0 aqy? I know that thing loves petrol for sure.

I heard that juiceboxforyou reference with the "pockets are mint laaad"😂

Wheels and ride height is the sure thing big changer on most cars but I also quite like the lower grille blackened and spoiler arrangement

Great video content on point as usual

I like how Ethans not the mechanic yet he can say something that the mechanics go ok Ethans right lol xD

A can of petrol and a match. ⛽ 🔥. JOB DONE

14:36 i smell a mystery as i think i have needed just seen a mystery machine... 😂 (on the right)

I love the vibes in this channel~

The sneaky mystery machine at 14:37

Literally just taking the silly eyelids off makes this car look 10 times better. :D

8:00 Haha those wallies lying on the ground when the car is literally sat on a lift!! 🤦‍♂️

Ngl the yellow tinted headlight looks good 🔥🔥🔥🔥

Hmm... I would wrap the silver bit in a different color. But overall it's a decent tune.

i have a 2002 beetle, and personally i quite like the new beetles of that era

10:37 In typical Car Throttle fashion...that tyre is on the wrong way around. LOL At least by 11:45 it appears to be all tickety-boo now. 👍

you gonna put it against the overdrive pt cruiser? can't figure out why but may be fun

Wow wheels and lowering. Huge difference.

Mighty work, lads! 🚗 💨

Matte black wrap on that red would go a long way

Can we all agree these three would make amazing Top Gear presenters?

9:28 dodgy Irish accent there, need neil from Juicebox to judge the pockets

Big up ethan and jack for keeping this going after Alex left

I thought the yellow headlights would look stupid but they look actually look great

Looks so good 😍 please make more thing like this! This car can be so good lookin Silver and red now looks like it supposed to be this way !

The wheels have really made a massive difference and made the red and silver almost make sense

We need more Edwin!

That's a big difference, I actually like how good it looks now

Legendary,,,, I wonder what I'm gonna break today? ,,,, 😂😂😂

This was a hilarious video, and I can't believe that the Beetle actually doesn't look completely hideous any more...

Hi guys , totally disagree with it being an ugly car ..... after you put out that vid , I bought an old 02 reg one tdi with 200,000 miles on the clock as a cheap run around and love it ! Makes me smile evertime I see it .

I used to watch car throttle alot a few months ago. Now im back to watching the channel but im not seeing Alex alot. Does he only make videos on his channel now or still on this channel too?

I think you lads just found Ethan's true calling because that paint job was spot on.

Actually looks pretty decent!

I'd just paint or wrap the rest of it Silver or gunmetal. Not a huge fan of two tone cars. Those yellow headlight films have to go. Tainting those windows would keep the car cooler inside, and it looks better too, IMHO.

Cheap little mod for those (nb owner here) is the angry eyelids instead of the sleepy ones!

actually looks really good

Should've put some black tinting on the back windows

Are yellow headlamps still legal in the UK? They aren't in the EU.

Love it guys! Bring it down to sunny Worthing by the sea!

love that he said drive

To be honest that honestly looks great

Ended up watching drive on Amazon prime after jack mentioned it