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CB Hotdog The artist formerly known as cbhotdogd

267 posts · joined Oct 2004 ·

#242106
Hi all

How are you? My first post and hoping someone can help?
Can anyone please tell me how much I could expect to pay for a 71 beetle 1300 in almost mint original condition?? What is the most you would pay??

I have owned a couple of beetles in my time, and currently have a couple of other beetles to work on - so looking forward to picking your brains and getting to know some of you over time....

So what do ya reckon about the price??

CB Hotdog The artist formerly known as cbhotdogd

267 posts · joined Oct 2004 ·

#242115
3 grand - seriously?? I haven't seen much around for 3g's - let alone a beautiful original beetle owned by the same guy for 30yrs?? Looked at one last night for 4g's - and it wasn't a patch on the one in question (mind you I think she was dreamin' for 4g's)

barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,473 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·

#242120
it all depends on the nasty rust stuff. look in the lower corners of the windscreen, the corners of the rear window and down near the battery under the rear seat. cause it costs big money and time to fix.
“We all pay for life with death, so everything in between should be free.” Bill Hicks
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CB Hotdog The artist formerly known as cbhotdogd

267 posts · joined Oct 2004 ·

#242122
Anyone else got any advice? I could really do with the help!!

CBHotdog

CB Hotdog The artist formerly known as cbhotdogd

267 posts · joined Oct 2004 ·

#242125
tiniest bit on one side front window (not showing yet but starting to bubble) - haven't looked under back seat/battery yet - but it looks so schmick - still say 3g's??

barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,473 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·

#242128
its hard to say without seeing the car i mean ive got 2 and ones worth 8gs( modified) and the stock of the same model is only 3 gs and it has rust
“We all pay for life with death, so everything in between should be free.” Bill Hicks
the chaos project - click me

CB Hotdog The artist formerly known as cbhotdogd

267 posts · joined Oct 2004 ·

#242130
Sorry Barls - I didn't see your second line (about the one you were offering for 3g's) - so please don't think I was dissin' your beetle for 3g's. Looks good - but your in New south - I'm in Vic - and going by the pics, the one I'm talkin' about - fully original (seats, mats, etc etc). It's so beatiful, I guess I'm wanting someone to tell me I should pay more than 3 (but at the same time - the truth is what I need!!)

barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,473 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·

#242133
none taken mate
“We all pay for life with death, so everything in between should be free.” Bill Hicks
the chaos project - click me

CB Hotdog The artist formerly known as cbhotdogd

267 posts · joined Oct 2004 ·

#242136
Ok - so you say 3gs's (max) for an original mint condition - no interior damage to roof/seats/carpets - exterior perfect - all fully functional, engine perfect with service history?? Everything original??

BiX Veteran Volks Folk

2,499 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#242281
don't set yourself a limit of 3k max, the car is worth however much your willing to pay and the owner is willing to take. IF it is really mint and in almost perfect condition, it may be worth more with hidden rust it may be worth less.
I have no sympathy for my car, only the wallet that pays for it!
Go hard or go home!!!!