Which to import- a Ghia or Thing

BrisDubba Fahrvergnugen

877 posts · joined Oct 2005 · 11 Jul 2006, 6:33 pm

#510033

I look like heading over to the U.S in October for 3 weeks or so and was thinking about buying a project toy and bringing it back. Given that I am fairly comfortable with dubs now, I thought they would be safer for me to buy than a mustang, camaro etc.

I initially was leaning towards the thing, but then the ghias seem to be more plentiful and cheaper. I wasn't going to go crazy- was just thinking around $6000 US...(and then $3000 to bring home) have been having a look on the Samba- are there any other sites.

What is the concensus.

Peter

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pyr0 flame-on

4,457 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 11 Jul 2006, 6:34 pm

#510034

go for a thing... dont see too many of them around compared to ghia's 👍

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twoguns simply aircooled

4,275 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 11 Jul 2006, 6:39 pm

#510037

nah get another one of these puppies into oz... Frids for sure.

[ Edited on 11/7/2006 by twoguns ]

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baybuscamperkid prince of insufficient light, ruler of heck

4,316 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 11 Jul 2006, 6:43 pm

#510040

how about an sp from brazil?

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804 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 11 Jul 2006, 7:02 pm

#510051

pyr0 wrote:go for a thing... dont see too many of them around compared to ghia's 👍

not the early lowlight ghias though...like below!

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VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome

5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 11 Jul 2006, 7:05 pm

#510057

I'd have a KGhia over a Thing anyday. But I'd have a Beetle Cab over both and a Country Buggy over a Thing, but then again, I'd rather that Thing than just any old buggy, which you can get here anyway. 😵‍💫

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11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 11 Jul 2006, 7:36 pm

#510065

I would go with a thing...

Fridolins were only used in Germany Austria etc by the post Offices... not the USA...

The type 181 thing would be very unique....
but its never going to be worth the same as a Karmann Ghia back here, even if You paid the same amount in the USA....
Karmann Ghias are nearly worth their weight in gold back here.... especially the cabriolets....

but I'd just love a thing....

Lee

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1,230 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 11 Jul 2006, 7:43 pm

#510070

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1,342 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 11 Jul 2006, 9:08 pm

#510119

Try and get an early Porsche 912 for that sorta money, like this one:-

SPECIFICATIONS
YEAR:1968 LOCATION:Torrance, CA
MAKE:PORSCHE PHONE🙁310) 320-0007
MODEL:912 MILEAGE:
PRICE: $6,500 EXT.COLOR:
CLASS: INT.COLOR:
ENGINE: TRANS:
DRIVE TRAIN: VIN#:
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DESCRIPTION
1968 PORSCHE 912, red, blk interior, clean car, runs, new headliner, RS style front/back bumper, RS dr panel, all new rubber, $6500, 310-320-0007

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boristherat Wolfsburg Wizard

563 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 11 Jul 2006, 9:38 pm

#510136

Cars are such a personal thing. Get what you love and what you want!
I'd go for a Frid, but that's my thing, it may not be yours.
I'm sure that whatever you do will be the right thing if you feel comfortable with it and it makes you smile. That's what Dubs are all about.

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empi Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,131 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 11 Jul 2006, 9:50 pm

#510152

What 2guns said ... was gonna suggest that (Fridolin) believed only to be 2 in Aus. Although KGees are super cool .... always wanted a thing.... frid...

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BrisDubba Fahrvergnugen

877 posts · joined Oct 2005 · 11 Jul 2006, 10:15 pm

#510169

Those Frids would be great for my sign business- anyone know of one.

Was leaning way ahead for the Ghia but am thinking I may need some rear seats in the near future, so that may not be wise...

There certainly are plenty of ghias over there to choose from..

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77 Cobra Offroad racing buggy "RipOff"
68 Country Buggy KO200
64 Manx swb
70 Dual Cab kombi
74 Dual Cab kombi
74 Micro bus

GASBNR Fahrvergnugen

894 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 11 Jul 2006, 10:24 pm

#510179

I'd go the KG, but I'm biased,
who needs the rear seat for the kids!!! or other

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empi Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,131 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 11 Jul 2006, 10:26 pm

#510184

Frid , frid , frid..... i know where there are some..... u2u me

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LUFTMEISTER Veteran Volks Folk

2,041 posts · joined Jul 2005 · 11 Jul 2006, 10:36 pm

#510193

early pre'67 beetle cab. very nice,rear seats,exclusive club, will hold its value. get 2 and use 1 to help pay for the other. hit pomona swap meet if it is on while you are there. good luck shopping.👍

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swish1 Officially Full-On Dubber

264 posts · joined Feb 2005 · 11 Jul 2006, 10:48 pm

#510200

i would have a great holiday and buy a car in aus. karmanns for sale in aus
dont have to swap steering,dont have to pay shipping or see your dream car damaged on the wharf buy the skilled wharfies.
wanna karmann i can sell you mine 62 licenced and running only $13,000

i started with nothing and have most of it left !

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 11 Jul 2006, 11:01 pm

#510207

Go THING.

Less rust problems, and you can dump it or raise it!

pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome

6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 11 Jul 2006, 11:06 pm

#510213

A thing would be rare over here that's for sure. I only know of 2 here.

The only thing is (no pun intended), if you plan to sell it, you can know what a ghia is worth here before you go, a thing is a bit more of gamble.

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1,718 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 11 Jul 2006, 11:26 pm

#510222

I'd go a thing or a frid. But that's me, you need to get what YOU like.
I've always fancied a thing slammed on it's guts.......🙄

empi Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,131 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 12 Jul 2006, 12:23 am

#510235

FFFRRRRRIIIIIIIIIIIIDDDDDDD!!!! dont be a Fridiot! HA!

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karmannghia60 Karmann Ghia Sucker

1,459 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 12 Jul 2006, 3:04 am

#510254

SP2, you would be the first one in Aus

bond Veteran Volks Folk

2,456 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 12 Jul 2006, 5:47 am

#510266

i dont think you need to swap steering at all...

plenty of lhd mustangs etc getting round...

nick

i think youd suit a kg peter to be honest lol... seems more your thing... maybe not hehe

empi Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,131 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 12 Jul 2006, 11:28 am

#510329

Na there are Sp2 here and Brasilias Raf.

Came across something called a Vw Hormiga the other day ( think its South African or mexican)

[ Edited on 12-7-2006 by empi ]

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amazeer Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,029 posts · joined Nov 2005 · 12 Jul 2006, 6:47 pm

#510426

68AutoBug wrote:The type 181 thing would be very unique....
but its never going to be worth the same as a Karmann Ghia back here, even if You paid the same amount in the USA....
Karmann Ghias are nearly worth their weight in gold back here.... especially the cabriolets....
Lee

Theyre worth their weight in Ferrous Oxide. "Ghia... Italian for rust"

And after that, the name was cheapened when Ford took over and started naming shitbox XD fords ghia.

[ Edited on 12-7-2006 by amazeer ]