My wife, beautiful, wonderful woman that she is, said the words I'd been longing to hear: "We should sell my Pulsar (2004 model) and buy a Karmann Ghia".
Given that the Pulsar is about $14,000, am I any chance of finding a good (reliable) daily driver Karmann Ghia for that sort of money?? One day it would be fixed up properly. BTW I'm in NSW, and don't really want to have to transport.
I know rexy has a LHD available in Qld for $8,500, but I'm not keen on the LHD, but very keen on the $8,500.
e-bay has two (one in Vic other in Qld) but both exceed my allowed budget.
Your knowledge and suggestions are appreciated.
1969 Beetle - June
1974 L Bug - Gwendolyn
2002 Bora V6 4Motion - Anita
lots of luck i dont think you will find a good Ghia at that price
it will defiently have RUST
Check out CarPoint.com.au
Several pop up there for good money every now and then. But be ready to pay a bit more than that.
$14k should get you one. Check ebay too.
thanks for the tip on car point, there's one for $17,500 that looks the goods, problem is the changeover, and have to sell the Pulsar first. Which means Gwendolyn gets pressed into daily service for a while!! Shortly to find out whether wife was really really serious.
1969 Beetle - June
1974 L Bug - Gwendolyn
2002 Bora V6 4Motion - Anita
its almost impossible to get a really good one, they usually are always bogged or dodgy in the sills or floors etc, unless u are very lucky and find one which has been restored properly but i doubt you will find one cheap, good luck with the search, make sure u look at it thoroughly
1 1963 356b porsche coupe
2 1960 karmann ghia cab
1 1965 karmann ghia cab
1 1966 karmann cab
1 1961 split ute
1 1967 split p/van
1 1952 standard bug
1 1963 ragtop
1 1960 ragtop
2 1954 ovals
1 1956 oval baja project
1 1957 oval flying flea
has she ever been in one? Low seating position, drafty roof and door seals, little power, etc etc is totally unlike a Pulsar...
Pay your debts, CxxT
Fortunately she has driven Gwendolyn (my 74 L Bug) often enough to have some idea of what she would be getting herself into.
1969 Beetle - June
1974 L Bug - Gwendolyn
2002 Bora V6 4Motion - Anita
To be honest driving an L Bug and driving a KG is like comparing chalk and cheese. Having owned and driven both i know first hand. I highly suggest she drives one first, as alot of people (including my partner who has owned everything VW) didn't like the driving position of the KG and wouldn't own one again he reckons. We sold ours as it needed more work and money thrown into than we could afford with buying our house.
If you want something half decent expect to pay around the $15k mark, and remember, repairs to a KG aren't easy due to their coach built once piece body...
Ash x
1963 Single Cab Ute: "El Concreto"
1962 Baja Beetle: "Peanut"
1968 Porsche 912 SWB: "Pip"
1972 Kombi Snail: "The Snail"
2012 Skoda Octavia Scout: "Scout"
2016 Scirocco R: "Rocco"
To be honest driving an L Bug and driving a KG is like comparing chalk and cheese
well said Ash yes i agree the KG may look good
but just wait till you drive one
vw54 wrote:
To be honest driving an L Bug and driving a KG is like comparing chalk and cheese
well said Ash yes i agree the KG may look good
but just wait till you drive one
....my point exactly, Dave
Pay your debts, CxxT
i know which one looks better and has more class😂, i own beetles kombis and karmann ghias, i really dont notice the difference except for space, mine drive perfectly alright but at the end of the day they are not new cars so we cant get too fussy🙂
1 1963 356b porsche coupe
2 1960 karmann ghia cab
1 1965 karmann ghia cab
1 1966 karmann cab
1 1961 split ute
1 1967 split p/van
1 1952 standard bug
1 1963 ragtop
1 1960 ragtop
2 1954 ovals
1 1956 oval baja project
1 1957 oval flying flea
If that is a black one for 17,000.500 stay away from it not good i looked at that before i bought mine in may good luck bought mine from SA good buy
Gwendolyns Master wrote:My wife, beautiful, wonderful woman that she is, said the words I'd been longing to hear: "We should sell my Pulsar (2004 model) and buy a Karmann Ghia".
Given that the Pulsar is about $14,000, am I any chance of finding a good (reliable) daily driver Karmann Ghia for that sort of money?? One day it would be fixed up properly. BTW I'm in NSW, and don't really want to have to transport.
I know rexy has a LHD available in Qld for $8,500, but I'm not keen on the LHD, but very keen on the $8,500.
e-bay has two (one in Vic other in Qld) but both exceed my allowed budget.
Your knowledge and suggestions are appreciated.
Hi there I brought my for $8k all looked good but found out it needed lots of work and another $6k but now its almost finished. A guy from Shanons checked it out the other day and estimated that they would insure it for around $22k so I am happy. We only did a rolling resto.
Jeff
Forgot to add that included LHD to RHD conversion too
rod penrose just brought some over from US conv and hardtop. And he's in wollongong.
Keep it LHD, more fun. Good luck picking up a KG for under 10k, you'll need it.
I sold mine for 20k 12mths ago and that was for a quick sale. Just remember you get what you pay for, but the odd bargain does pop up from time to time.
good luck with the hunt.
Gwendolyns Master wrote:thanks for the tip on car point, there's one for $17,500 that looks the goods, problem is the changeover, and have to sell the Pulsar first. Which means Gwendolyn gets pressed into daily service for a while!! Shortly to find out whether wife was really really serious.
Yeah, I had my eye on that one too. Unfortunately it's gone. Good luck.
gellecan wrote:If that is a black one for 17,000.500 stay away from it not good i looked at that before i bought mine in may good luck bought mine from SA good buy
Hey gellecan, can I ask what was wrong with that black one? I have felt bitterly disappointed for the last few weeks after having missed out on that car. It might make me feel a bit better to know what problems it had!
it was falling apart body needed to much work as in rust and front end problems
look at carsales.com.au now
gellecan wrote:it was falling apart body needed to much work as in rust and front end problems
Many thanks. That's made me feel a little better about it. Still looking for something in the same price range as Gwendolyns master. Cheers.
