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VW buzz cars - why are they so annoying?

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iCod · 14/09/2025 07:37

(Okay, usual disclaimer: I'm quite happy with my car. No, I'm not jealous of them, no I don't need a big car anymore, yes you do you, yes it's only opinion. Yes I probably have got better of things to do.)

....but why are they so fucking annoying? Is it that jaunty two tone colour, is it the implication that the people who drive them very pleased with them indeed?
(I do note they got a very good review in the times) or is it they are FUN people to do FUN stuff and we like to live life to the FULLEST that kind of vibe?

I'm not wrong am I tell me. AFFIRM MY NARK

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TestingTestingWonTooFree · 14/09/2025 07:38

I like them. I expect they’d be good for taking things to the tip.

JustGoClickLikeALightSwitch · 14/09/2025 07:40

I really like them. Like the campervan vibes they give. Would’ve considered it last time we bought but iirc they are electric only and I’m not ready to take that step.

PersephoneParlormaid · 14/09/2025 07:41

I saw one being used as a work van the other day, covered in an advert for the business.

AlphaApple · 14/09/2025 07:45

YABU. They are a refreshing break from all of the usual ugly tank-like monstrosities around the place.

SeaShellsSanctuary1 · 14/09/2025 07:45

It seems like you are saying they are for people who are looking for attention.

Maybe you and the Buzz are made for each other

flatwhiteinabucket · 14/09/2025 08:00

I absolutely love VWs, but those Buzzes are smug😅

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iCod · 14/09/2025 08:00

SeaShellsSanctuary1 · 14/09/2025 07:45

It seems like you are saying they are for people who are looking for attention.

Maybe you and the Buzz are made for each other

He he. Love a resort to personal attack.

I think they are quite tank like?

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NevilleBigBottom · 14/09/2025 08:02

I have one. I am very pleased with myself and with it. People do come up to me and say how much they love it and want one, in fact it happened yesterday outside B&Q. It’s not two tone though sadly.

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iCod · 14/09/2025 08:03

TestingTestingWonTooFree · 14/09/2025 07:38

I like them. I expect they’d be good for taking things to the tip.

lol. Well yes! There's Aways that.

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iCod · 14/09/2025 08:04

@NevilleBigBottomwas two tone more ££?
i think they're linked to men with extravagant beards, can you confirm

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willsandnoodle · 14/09/2025 08:07

They’re the kind of car you choose on a work car scheme and drive around for a few years, before swapping it out for something else (in my opinion) I wouldn’t have thought many people are buying these to own them. I sure wouldn’t own an electric car at this time, I’d lease one though

Thissickbeat · 14/09/2025 08:09

I can't believe how expensive they are.

NevilleBigBottom · 14/09/2025 08:09

willsandnoodle · 14/09/2025 08:07

They’re the kind of car you choose on a work car scheme and drive around for a few years, before swapping it out for something else (in my opinion) I wouldn’t have thought many people are buying these to own them. I sure wouldn’t own an electric car at this time, I’d lease one though

Bingo!

NevilleBigBottom · 14/09/2025 08:11

iCod · 14/09/2025 08:04

@NevilleBigBottomwas two tone more ££?
i think they're linked to men with extravagant beards, can you confirm

It was, I also thought a single colour would be quicker to arrive but it still took bloody ages to be built.
I can neither confirm nor deny your beard hypothesis.

Cluckycluck · 14/09/2025 08:18

flatwhiteinabucket · 14/09/2025 08:00

I absolutely love VWs, but those Buzzes are smug😅

I couldn't figure out what it was about them I didn't like but you're absolutely right they're smug 😂

mumofoneAloneandwell · 14/09/2025 08:19

Had to Google

Yanbu 😭

It gives Scooby Doo

Omeara · 14/09/2025 08:27

Smug is a great word for them. I do like them though!

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iCod · 14/09/2025 08:29

Lolol at @NevilleBigBottom

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iCod · 14/09/2025 08:30

I used to really like VW's and was about to get one once about five years ago but now they've got so many models beginning with T (apart from the car in question of course) that I can't remember which ones which. Think it's a bit of a marketing mistake.

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Dueindecemberr · 14/09/2025 08:32

DH has booked to test drive one. I am not happy!

JustGoClickLikeALightSwitch · 14/09/2025 08:46

iCod · 14/09/2025 08:30

I used to really like VW's and was about to get one once about five years ago but now they've got so many models beginning with T (apart from the car in question of course) that I can't remember which ones which. Think it's a bit of a marketing mistake.

Yes! Taygon, Touareg, Tiguan, T-Roc… and Golf.

NevilleBigBottom · 14/09/2025 08:51

The smuggest smug in all of smugtown

VW buzz cars - why are they so annoying?
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iCod · 14/09/2025 09:24

Yes, I think I was looking at a tea rock. 😸

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iCod · 14/09/2025 09:25

NevilleBigBottom · 14/09/2025 08:51

The smuggest smug in all of smugtown

Now, this has made me think, maybe it's just the dual colour ones that give me the ick

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Doornon · 14/09/2025 09:26

My DP is obsessed with these and wants one

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