what would u choose between early beetles or late

jay66 Learner Dubber

13 posts · joined Oct 2005 · 21 Oct 2005, 4:27 pm

#419999

if u guys have a chance to buy , what would u choose early or late beetles.

cheers, Jay

bugeyedbabe Wheres her VW heart on her sleeve

3,945 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 21 Oct 2005, 4:29 pm

#420001

i'd go early...i already got two late ones.

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urban_myth Officially Full-On Dubber

354 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 21 Oct 2005, 4:52 pm

#420006

Early all the way, so much better looking in my opinion. More-so if it was an oval.

Robo Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,491 posts · joined Feb 2003 · 21 Oct 2005, 5:20 pm

#420015

Depends on what ya want it for. Daily driver, a seventy's 12 volt irs is much better. If ya want something for a bit of fun get a fifty's or sixtys Beetle.
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pod i`ve got to finish this thing one day

4,980 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 21 Oct 2005, 5:24 pm

#420017

i`m with Robo , have a six volt early and as its only used 2 to 3 times a month can be a pain because the battery goes flat😬 but she sure is a lot of fun to drive in and the looks that you get are priceless

[ Edited on 21-10-05 by pod ]

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4,275 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 21 Oct 2005, 5:54 pm

#420027

early for sure...

sleeker style and shape. low back seats. no 'fatchik' tag :P

[ Edited on 21/10/2005 by twoguns ]

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Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 21 Oct 2005, 9:03 pm

#420094

I am the other way - FAT CHICK ALL THE WAY!!!

a late super any time!!!

Seriously - depends what you want

I prefer the fat rounded german look of a 1303 super

to me the following applies

Cal look - early sixties

German Look - 1303's

Daily driver - any super

Classic Beetle - 1967

"THE" stocker - early heart tail light oval (well.... no one can afford a split!)

Something different - 1958 semaphore rag

Race car - super

My ultimate - 1975 rack and pinion cabrio with a type 4, brembos and lots of Porsche

[ Edited on 21-10-2005 by Bizarre ]

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7,671 posts · joined Feb 2005 · 21 Oct 2005, 10:25 pm

#420147

pre 67 pls.. but each to their own as long as its VW who cares bears.. 😉

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11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 21 Oct 2005, 11:37 pm

#420176

I've always liked the 1968 Beetle.....

Disc brakes - Large glass - 12 volts - fuel tank flap -
better two speed wipers -
fresh air vent in bonnet -
better stronger bumpers -
Automatic with IRS rear suspension -

plus Hella H4 halogen headlamps -
Alternator from L 1303 superbug -
Electric fuel pump - pressure regulator -
weber carburetor -
doghouse oil cooler & fan shroud etc -
Tacho & 3 other gauges -
L - 1303 steering wheel -
KMH german speedo -
BOSCH driving lights -
Rear window stop lamp-
NOS rear mud flaps - NOS rear deck lid -
sump extension - type 3 cooling tinware -
tinted windows - glass sunroof -

Lee

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[ Edited on 21-10-2005 by 68AutoBug ]

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2,408 posts · joined Feb 2003 · 22 Oct 2005, 1:07 am

#420198

if money wasnt a problem, id buy a hebmuller 😀

i prefer the look of a pre-67, still in love with my 68 though 🙂

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1,021 posts · joined Oct 2002 · 22 Oct 2005, 9:30 am

#420252

pod wrote:i`m with Robo , have a six volt early and as its only used 2 to 3 times a month can be a pain because the battery goes flat😬 but she sure is a lot of fun to drive in and the looks that you get are priceless

[ Edited on 21-10-05 by pod ]

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2,457 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 22 Oct 2005, 9:39 am

#420256

have an early (57) and a late late (03)... love em both.

see.... air and water do mix 😉

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1,991 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 22 Oct 2005, 6:11 pm

#420358

I like the mechanicals of the lates, big engine bays, 12 volts, better door locks, etc etc.
But I like the looks of the earlier models, long bonnet, wide 5 wheels,

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StenGuns Veteran Volks Folk

2,147 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 22 Oct 2005, 7:06 pm

#420380

I've finally registered my '67 bug last week.. Had a ball driving round the neighbourhood the last few days.. Down to the shops, pick son from tennis.. down to the club..

I must admit though, I think that is all it will be used for (a runabout).. Until son starts driving then I guess it will be a daily driver for a while..

Years ago, I drove a 1303 after having early 60's beetles.. Luxury in comparison.. better all round ride but too much plastic.. the old style has style 😉

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2,565 posts · joined Sep 2005 · 22 Oct 2005, 7:51 pm

#420402

I love my 74 L model Superbug... I like the little things like the elephants foot tail lights, curved windscreen and padded dash! She's my baby! :blush

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9,474 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 22 Oct 2005, 8:02 pm

#420407

i love my 1302 sbug so much i got 3 of them now

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frank2112 Officially Full-On Dubber

215 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 24 Oct 2005, 9:45 pm

#421284

Early all the way. I''m only on my first bug but I searched for ages to get a '60's model. Not too keen on the late models. Don't like the squarer bumpers and the short bonnet.

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824 posts · joined Nov 2004 · 25 Oct 2005, 6:27 am

#421367

Why all the questions nube....???
With a grand total of 5 posts and at least 2 threads started about basically the same subject, you should just come out and ask the question......

"Will people still talk to me if I buy a New Beetle".....😂

Will you be filling out your profile soon...???🥷

I hate to admit it, but man, I think you're right....

twoguns simply aircooled

4,275 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 25 Oct 2005, 6:52 am

#421371

WABaja wrote:Why all the questions nube....???
With a grand total of 5 posts and at least 2 threads started about basically the same subject, you should just come out and ask the question......

"Will people still talk to me if I buy a New Beetle".....😂

whats real interesteing is that no one even paid slight consideration to LATE late beetles... :P wasnt even considered in any reply yet.

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BiX Veteran Volks Folk

2,499 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 25 Oct 2005, 10:39 am

#421419

Race car- Super
Daily driver - Super
Drag Car - Early
Cool, cruise type car- Early

I like the shape of both. the later can look meaner, but so can the early.

I have no sympathy for my car, only the wallet that pays for it!
Go hard or go home!!!!

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4,082 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 25 Oct 2005, 12:07 pm

#421442

Bizarre wrote:My ultimate - 1975 rack and pinion cabrio with a type 4, brembos and lots of Porsche

[ Edited on 21-10-2005 by Bizarre ]

C'mon Barry, you know you want to. :thumb:thumb

For me, I love the smoothness of the earlies, but being a habitual hypocrite, am driving a 1303 Cab at the mo.

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 25 Oct 2005, 12:15 pm

#421444

squizy wrote:C'mon Barry, you know you want to. :thumb:thumb

mmmust........re....re......resist........

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PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...

2,032 posts · joined May 2005 · 25 Oct 2005, 2:23 pm

#421483

Definitely love 70's Beetles, I love my PBB! :P

New Beetles are nice: a Cabrio in the Icy Blue-Silver colour, all options, full leather, turbo-ed.....

ancientbugger Custom Title Time!

1,986 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 25 Oct 2005, 5:50 pm

#421537

If I had a choice between an early or late AND they were both in good condition or at least the same condition as each other I would go for the early but life really sucks because you never seem to have an opportunity like that in real life.....or in my life at least that is, married, 3 kids, a mortgage. Oh God someone kill me!!

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7,671 posts · joined Feb 2005 · 25 Oct 2005, 5:59 pm

#421539

ancientbugger wrote:If I had a choice between an early or late AND they were both in good condition or at least the same condition as each other I would go for the early but life really sucks because you never seem to have an opportunity like that in real life.....or in my life at least that is, married, 3 kids, a mortgage. Oh God someone kill me!!

now now dont despair..
id kill for a cab like the one in your avatar.. but id still drive my oval about.. :P

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2,742 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 25 Oct 2005, 6:19 pm

#421548

the earlier the sweeter, nice lines, nice style.. and rarer!

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803 posts · joined Mar 2005 · 26 Oct 2005, 4:14 pm

#421882

It's comes down to what you like. I never really liked the early bugs until recently! I have a 68 that I have been restoring which will be great for the next few years and then I will buy an oval. I love the look of the ovals now by far, but my 68 comes close!!! 😀😍

sean68 Officially Full-On Dubber

239 posts · joined Feb 2004 · 26 Oct 2005, 8:08 pm

#421989

68's for me
stuck in limbo between early and late 👍
but my dream bug is 62 sunroof running erco's and a big stroker motor

68 Beetle - rebuilding 😵‍💫
65 beetle - driving 😎

sgetty Fahrvergnugen

994 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 27 Oct 2005, 9:37 pm

#422285

yep, early for me but i like late as well....
its the bumpers on the lates that i dont like(bent c channel)
deon

[ Edited on 27-10-2005 by sgetty ]

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