26: New Beetle GLS 1.8T Turbo
The New Beetle was the quintessential car of the late nineties, and if you had this car and a translucent color iMac PC, you were “hip,” as they like to say. Sales of the New Beetle were through the roof and the car is partly responsible for saving VW during a dark period for the company. The car had a spunky retro-inspired design that still looks great to this day. The car also had a secret performance side that most people didn’t realize. The GLS 1.8T Turbo came with an optional stick shift. The car was a performance gem with a short wheelbase that lent to a fun driving experience.
Because of the German influence on the car, the ride quality is a lot better then you’d think. The handling of the New Beetle GLS 1.8T Turbo is stellar. Although maintenance costs can be a bit much for these cars if you can find a well-maintained one you’ll be happy. The design of the car makes for an iconic collector’s item and the 1.8T has an abundance of performance under its hood.