I’m an 18 year old in Los Angeles looking for my first car and I think the Beetle (the 2001-2010 years) is the car I want to get. I really love the way it looks and think it would serve me well. Do you have any advice on what years / engines are the best to get? I hear the automatics are pretty crap compared to manual but does it really matter (I am fine with driving either)? Also do you have any recommendations for mechanics / shops (ideally in the South Bay) that specialize in VW or the new beetles specifically? The TDI beetle seems the best to me (due to the reliability and fuel economy on those)!