part of the fun of owning a new beetle is shopping for accessories and learning about them! in my short time as a new beetle owner, i've come across some great beetle-related websites. some of these links pertain to old beetles and some pertain to new beetles. i plan on buying and old school beetle some day, and i've found some great articles on what to look for when i do buy one.
	retail (parts and accessories):
* 1stvwparts.com - OEM parts for your beetle. good prices, too! * auto truck toys - interior and exterior accessories and parts. * BUGSTUFF - unique accessories for the VW enthusiast. * ebay - parts and accessories for the new beetle. * ECS tuning - parts for the new beetle. * landspeed USA - beetle accessories. * * TVA (the vintage advantage) - website with all kinds of goodies for your new beetle. i've personally purchased from them and they have great customer service.
	informational sites and forums:
* BugShop - two great articles; one on what to look for when buying an (old) beetle and one one what to do once you've gotten it. very helpful and informative! * newbeetle.org - the best forum on the net! chock full of advice, technical information, photos and general goodness about the new beetle. the .org has been online since 1999 and has thousands of pages of data. be sure to checks out the forums! * vw.com media room - information about the 2005 new beetle. pricing, options, press releases, etc. * vwvortex - extensive news and resources for all makes and models of VW and audi cars. * thesamba - check out their archives for some great literature, ads and other useful tidbits about the old school beetles.
	beetles for sale:
* autotrader.com - new beetles for sale, nationwide. this is where i found my car! * cars.com - search for a new beetle, by zip code. * collector car trader - old beetles for sale. * ebay - old beetles for sale on ebay. * ebay - new beetles for sale on ebay. * thesamba - old school beetles for sale.
	history:
* edmunds.com - a great write-up on the entire history of the beetle. * nyu stern article - volkswagen's new beetle: a one-hit wonder? * paint colors for all years of the new beetle - compiled by me! * vw.com - timeline of information about the new beetle history. * wikipedia - a little write-up on the new beetle. * wikipedia - old beetle write-up. fairly detailed and accurate.
	fun stuff:
* bug selecta - customize your very own beetle! * youremblem.com - custom order a "chrome" emblem for your car!
	clubs / GTGs in the area:
* bi-state VW club - illinois and iowa: quad cities-based club. * euroblitz.org - iowa VW, european and audi club, based in des moines. * newbeetle.org - GTGs and other meetings in the midwest. * thesamba - find a club in your area today!
	misc:
* bentley and haynes manual - two must have manuals for the new beetle. * vag-com - ross tech's diagnostic tool for volkswagen cars. * consumer report on new beetles from 1998 - 2004. same report for the turbo model.