What's the best bug to buy if your on a budget. I have been looking at some 70's Bugs around 3 to 4k
Is it better to go for a standard bug without the add ons or to go for something like a super.
Also is there a difference in cabin size of the standard versus the super.
Appreciate any advise.
If you're on a budget, then buy only on price and condition, don't look for any particular model. When I bought my Superbug I was looking for a '68-'70 1500 but the Super was in excellent condition for the right price so I bought it. If you look hard and don't expect everything to be perfect then you should be able to get a decent bug in running condition for well under $2000. My first bug only cost me $300 and by the time I had paid for tyres and rego I had it on the road for less than $700.
The interior cabin size of all the bugs is exactly the same.
Looked at a couple today. Think i'll have to keep looking 🥲
waveman1500 wrote:The interior cabin size of all the bugs is exactly the same.
Is it ????? I honestly don't know but I thought the later 60's cars that changed to the bigger side windows etc meant the roof was higher.
Kev
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Click here for my (slowy) modded 1961 Beetle build.From my experience the more you are prepared to pay the cheaper in the long run. I am seeing good cars going for $6K that have had a lot of mods already done. For every $ someone spends on a car they only get around half when they sell it.
Camo wrote:waveman1500 wrote:The interior cabin size of all the bugs is exactly the same.
Is it ????? I honestly don't know but I thought the later 60's cars that changed to the bigger side windows etc meant the roof was higher.
Kev
The windows are definitely far bigger in the later 60's as opposed to early. my 67 baja looked like a chop top compared to the 69' model now in my garage
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Camo wrote:waveman1500 wrote:The interior cabin size of all the bugs is exactly the same.
Is it ????? I honestly don't know but I thought the later 60's cars that changed to the bigger side windows etc meant the roof was higher.
Kev
If i make it over Monday afternoon or tuesday we can compare
As far as I know the windows are bigger but the actual roof height is always the same. The only real difference is that the front firewall area in the footwells is slightly different on Superbugs because of their different front-end architecture.
waveman1500 wrote:As far as I know the windows are bigger but the actual roof height is always the same. The only real difference is that the front firewall area in the footwells is slightly different on Superbugs because of their different front-end architecture.
1303 is bigger on the inside. Or L Bug as most Australians know them as.
The curved windscreen & different dash and firewalll for the Lbug only front sheetmetal increases the length of the overall interior dimensions. Earlier Beetles look smaller because the windows are smaller, it's an optical illusion, simple as that.
It depends what you arer wanting the bug for. The early bugs have lots going for them cosmetically Night Headlights, Small windscreen side and rear windows, Simple dash, Longer Bonnet Smother Tail, better bumpers. But realistically the effort involved in those cars can be much more than a post 68 bug. Including discs and 12v.
Its a constant trade
Yep it becomes a bit of a "gut feeling" scenario but for me I reckon good body condition is by far the most important, rust repairs can be tedious and expensive whereas mechanical repairs are more straight forward and nearly all parts can be accessed new as repro's and parts prices compare favourably with modern car part prices, sometimes can be cheaper! I have an older bug,'60 and a L bug,73, both licensed and used as bi-dailies, so I appreciate both equally. Apart from condition go for the shape you like most
I'm still looking. Seen a couple of 68/69 and early 70's. Must be something in the water in South Australia as they all say "oh, they are collectors items thats why we're asking so much money".
Good luck mate, took me nearly a year to find something decent in Adelaide. Looked at my fair share of (what I believe) were over priced cars.
If you're not already a member then join either the VW Club or the Volks Enthusiasts and ask around in the club. Also, it's worth asking at all of the VW specialist shops whether they know of anything. I found my current car that way by asking Paul at Volksfactory to keep a look out for me. Make sure that you pay back the favour by being a good customer though!
Oh, and when in doubt, make an offer! If someone is selling a car you like for double your budget, don't be afraid to make an offer. The worst they can do is refuse.
Have you considered looking interstate? Yes it may cost a few $$$ to bring it over but could save you in the long run
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Paulc1964au wrote:Have you considered looking interstate? Yes it may cost a few $$$ to bring it over but could save you in the long run
Don't forget that if you bring a car in from interstate then it has to be inspected, whereas normally in SA there are no inspections of any kind. It saves a bit of money not having to pass!
When the right bug finds me it will all be worth it....
gumtree.com.au lotsa cheap vws on there at the moment.
stuipid beetle breaks everytime i drive it.....
