what should you pay for a good 75L bug?

tayloredvw Seriously Crusin Dubber

165 posts · joined May 2006 · 30 Oct 2006, 2:48 pm

#550303

Ive found a 75L bug in reasonable condition, and was wondering if you experts out there maybe able to help me decide if its worth buying unregistered for $3800.

Its fairly rust free and in pretty standard condition, and is the model that came with rack and pinion. So what do these usualy sell for, anyone?

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11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 30 Oct 2006, 5:19 pm

#550361

the 1303 Super Beetle wasn'd regarded as a good model

it wasn't usually owned by VW Beetle enthusiasts, so most aren't too well looked after....

the large windscreen and non Flat dashboard weren't liked

I think $3800 is too much... IMHO...

especially unregistered...

Any Car unregistered is a gamble.....

try offering $1000.... and see how you go....

best of Luck

Lee

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Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 30 Oct 2006, 6:51 pm

#550393

Dont listen to the drivel above :blah:blah:blah (i am getting tied of it)

Plenty of die hard beetle guys that want there car tp handle prefer strut based cars.

The 1303 is a great car and the 75L is the pick of the bunch

Make sure it is a 75.
75's had the indicators in the bumper and had 3 point seat bases and an alternator

This one is $4k and in Melbourne but looks in excellent condition
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=57655&page=1#pid546853

$3 - 4k is the mark for a registered driver

I paid more for mine but it is a 1916 lowered with NO rust and a new interior

Check for rust round the back windscreen

The less rust the better

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tayloredvw Seriously Crusin Dubber

165 posts · joined May 2006 · 30 Oct 2006, 7:32 pm

#550416

Bizarre wrote:Dont listen to the drivel above :blah:blah:blah (i am getting tied of it)

Plenty of die hard beetle guys that want there car tp handle prefer strut based cars.

The 1303 is a great car and the 75L is the pick of the bunch

Make sure it is a 75.
75's had the indicators in the bumper and had 3 point seat bases and an alternator

[ Edited on 30-10-2006 by tayloredvw ]

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 30 Oct 2006, 8:06 pm

#550438

check out www.beetleracing.com.au

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He came 13th in a field of 54 cars - mainly Porsches

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empi Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,131 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 30 Oct 2006, 8:11 pm

#550439

I got a gooden down ere for sale , minimal rust was daily driven up untill reciently (owner OS) He wants $800 for it.

my 2c , 1303s make good german lookers.

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1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 30 Oct 2006, 9:10 pm

#550482

Hi

Lee your Lancer has struts, does it fall apart when it hits a bump, so whats wrong with supers & L bugs?

L bugs and super bugs rule, but if somebody wants or loves another sort of VW thats OK with me as well.

tayloredvw, listen to other peoples opinions but dont discard your own as well, $3000 for the right car is a good price.

Steve

mountainbug LindaLop

183 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 31 Oct 2006, 11:38 am

#550662

My Daughter just brought a 74, irs, strut front, minimal rust & 12 mths rego for $1675.00 off Ebay.
look around bargains do come up

John

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 31 Oct 2006, 5:55 pm

#550789

Hi John

Was that the green one in Camden, that looked OK.

Steve

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#550816

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mountainbug LindaLop

183 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 1 Nov 2006, 11:22 am

#551113

Steve
It was in Smithfield, yellow mustard sort of colour

John

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 1 Nov 2006, 5:18 pm

#551208

Hi

Didnt see that one, Im looking for a L or S bug for my son.

Steve

barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,476 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 1 Nov 2006, 5:37 pm

#551212

i got an s for sale steve, not bad condition ether

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tayloredvw Seriously Crusin Dubber

165 posts · joined May 2006 · 1 Nov 2006, 5:40 pm

#551213

yeah well $3500 and its mine. Probably a little expensive but i cant seem to find any up here in bris, so i might lash out.

Plus the body has no rust to speak of and the motors pretty healthy, just has some strange clunking noises like it needs new struts and maybe rear bushes.

barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,476 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 1 Nov 2006, 5:43 pm

#551216

thats about the price for a straight body

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Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 1 Nov 2006, 6:49 pm

#551235

Parts are replaceable and you are going to put adjustable struts in any wau ARENT YOU!!! 😀

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7,386 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 1 Nov 2006, 7:12 pm

#551252

In my opinion I would buy at least a car that has a roadworthy and able to be registered straight away. I also recommend getting an independat evaluation mechanically. You can get them done by the RACQ or a VW specialist mechanic may do it for you at his workshop, or onsite if paid a bit more. The money spent on inspecting a few bad ones (money pits) will be better than ending up with a money pit.

I would think that $3-5000 would not be unreasonable for a good RWC L Bug

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