Can We Make Our Ugly Car Cool On A Budget?

How much better will our ugly £1200 Volkwagen Beetle look if we buy cheap mods from eBay, Amazon and Facebook marketplace with a tight budget? It will be a challenge but can it finally be cool?

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[mt]

Ethan's painting abilities are top notch

[JonathanRodriguez-dzgn]

I hate how un ironically good it looks now

[slammed]

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 👏

[The_Mini_Seb]

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

[niklaswejedal]

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.

[lucasrustt]

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

[ItsDanLatham]

I was mortified at every turn, but then saw the finished product, and actually, having never seen one of these decked before.... it works 😂 Also, more Edwin please! He works really well alongside the other boys, especially in the absence of Alex.

[olivercar]

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 😄

[karlj]

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

[MarcosCodas]

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.

[MrWobble]

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.

[itzonlylee]

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

[squeakers]

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

[mksb]

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

[nyneg_]

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

[dave]

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

[benknights]

I think you need to take this Modern Beetle to a Classic Volkswagen Beetle & Bus meet-up, and try to 'Blend in'. Would be great to see the public's reaction.

[chrismcclintock]

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

[thechojiin]

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 👍🏼

[DriftMunKy]

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