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Dougie Casual Dubber

42 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#464183
G'day guys, im new to the forum, i dont have a vw as yet but really hoping to get one as all my friends do. Now im not to sure what i want, something mid sixties. a sweet kombi would be ideal, it needs to be in good condition. im located in SA and i only want to spend $3000 at the max. So if ya reckon ya got what, gives a a yell or send me an email.

[ Edited on 14-3-2006 by Dougie ]

cray Wolfsburg Wizard

462 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#464479
not a chance of getting a mid sixties bus in good condition for $3k, unless it doesn't have and engine, gearbox, wheels, and interior. don't want to burst your bubble but that's just the way it is these days, unless you have friends in the mafia or some such.

you'll get a decent late 60s beetle for that price though. 🙂

crewcabconnection Being Sid James

1,922 posts · joined Apr 2003 ·

#464489
Dude, www.dsk.com.au - just Guest browse it - not gonna get squat that runs for 3k though mate, but should get something to start on, if you really want a split. Running realiable at about 10-12k ... but shmick examples are a a good 20k+, too many variables to go into, but you're not gonna get much more than a project for 3k these days, esp if you want IRS, lowered, paint, big motor.

Early bay would be my bet for 3k - Check Kombibobs SubeBay - it can be done...but Kombis at 3K are probably gonna be pretty ordinary still, unless you get lucky.

Don't underestimate the cost of fixing VWs, so give yerself room for those nasties that show up AFTER you buy it.

I'd got with a nice original 60's bug and then start playing.

Welcome BTW. Gotta start somewhere ay.
Loves a lolcat

Dougie Casual Dubber

42 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#464505
Yeh, i figured $3000 wasnt going to get me something perfect, but i though a bit and i only want to spend $2000 - $2500 and if its not perfect, thats cool, cause it would be sik to slow fix up, i have found a few beetles around the place so hopefully, i will get a vw soon, but yeh cheers for the info.

bond Veteran Volks Folk

2,456 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·

#464582
is it like doogie howser? or more like doug-ie the pizza boy? haha

welcome and goodluck!

tourer TL Commited Dubber

58 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#464696
Dougie!
Hows it goin mate?
That early type 3 liam_81 posted looks sweet.
Mate, just because mitch and i have type 3 doesn't mean you cant have one haha.
Bug suits ya though mate, should be able to pick up a decent bug or type 3 for under 3 for sure!

Bowlin

Dougie Casual Dubber

42 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#464725
Yeh, cool bowlin. haha. oh and Liam_81 i live adelaide and want to find something in adelaide. but yeh, its pretty sweet

Liam_81 Officially Full-On Dubber

288 posts · joined Nov 2004 ·

#464734
Adelaide huh... was there last year for a mountain bike race. Nice city, good bear (go coopers) and good music (go hilltop hoods)

Dougie Casual Dubber

42 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#464736
Yeh mate, LOVE THE COOPERS

Dougie Casual Dubber

42 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#464747
i have made a decision not to get a kombi, i want something smaller and cheaper to run and keep, so i think im heading towards a beetle.

shaihulud Custom Title Time!

1,448 posts · joined Nov 2005 ·

#464992
I recently bought a registered '74 beetle in very ordinary but rust free condition for $850 all up. That's $500 for the car, $200 for 6 months rego, $100 for points and other bits to make it go well enough for me to be happy to dak around in it, and $50 for a set of Herbie stripes and numbers.

Look around, be prepared to walk away form a car that is clearly bodgie. Resist the temptation of a cheap Beetle that has been heavily modified. It's cheap because it's bodgie.

Be happy with a good little stock standard Beetle and you will do it in your budget. Then you 'fix it up' the way you want it done.

Dougie Casual Dubber

42 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#465829
Yes, that is very nice, but out of my budget and to far away, i live in Adelaide. I found a 1962 tourer convertible, slammed to the ground runs rele well, all in pretty good cond, wat do ya reckon one of that standard would be worth, its a 1300 single port.