On December 18, 1999, James Johnston wrote:

My new beetle and I were attached at the hip on March 10, 1999. I have always owned volkswagens in the past, from scirocco's to fox's. My new beetle is by far the best car I have ever had. And my first new car at that. From the smiles, waves, pointing and thumbs up I get from other beetle drivers this car was well worth the money.