bennybug Learner Dubber
13 posts · joined Feb 2011 ·
Gday everyone I'm about to go for my learners and soon i will need a beetle to drive.
WTB - QLD vw beetle in reasonable driving condition under $2000
vinnies72 Seriously Crusin Dubber
112 posts · joined Feb 2011 ·
Good luck mate with the search!
LUFTMEISTER Veteran Volks Folk
2,041 posts · joined Jul 2005 ·
Under $2000 and rego & drivable.......Jousting sticks😵💫
Customer service is not dead in Australia.
Always after HAZET & MATRA & VW factory tools
Always after HAZET & MATRA & VW factory tools
bennybug Learner Dubber
13 posts · joined Feb 2011 ·
Yea sure its unlikely but I know from personal experiences that they are out there. I would have bought one but didn't have the money at the time.
bajachris88 The international telephone dialing code for Antarctica is 6
6,661 posts · joined Apr 2005 ·
Vee dubs have gone up rediculously in price.
Was only half a decade ago you could score a beetle or kombi with only a few needed touch ups for a grand or just over.
Alot of owners might be excited about it, but i'm a little dissappointed. Young fellas get it harder to get into the air cooled vee dub scene this day and age.
None the less, affordable gems are out there. be prepared to pull your sleeves up for some minor work prior to roadworthy.
Was only half a decade ago you could score a beetle or kombi with only a few needed touch ups for a grand or just over.
Alot of owners might be excited about it, but i'm a little dissappointed. Young fellas get it harder to get into the air cooled vee dub scene this day and age.
None the less, affordable gems are out there. be prepared to pull your sleeves up for some minor work prior to roadworthy.
(ô_!_/ô) (ô_!_/ô)
69' baja: kombi box, thing spindles, irs, disc front, type 3 rear drums, 2 inch lift kit, 31x10 rears. 👍
New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta!
69' baja: kombi box, thing spindles, irs, disc front, type 3 rear drums, 2 inch lift kit, 31x10 rears. 👍
New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta!
Weeds Seriously Crusin Dubber
140 posts · joined Jul 2011 ·
Bought one on the weekend that was for sale here on this forum, keep looking mate, they're out there....
1965 VW Beetle
MISS VDUB Administrator Mrs KOMBIBOB
2,565 posts · joined Sep 2005 ·
They are out there, but also generally need a lot more money spent on them to get them safe and reliable. Give yourself a 4k starting budget since you are needing something to learn to drive in. If you aren't experienced in working on VW's and air cooled motors and wiring, this could be a costly exercise and not the best starting point looking for something so cheap. Could end in heart ache if you don't have the knowledge and skills
Also can I suggest you look at a later model beetle for your first car? Superbugs have much better handling. Steering, suspensions, performance and brakes are much better for a learner. Look at model in the 70's.
Also can I suggest you look at a later model beetle for your first car? Superbugs have much better handling. Steering, suspensions, performance and brakes are much better for a learner. Look at model in the 70's.
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"
1962 Baja Beetle: "Peanut"
1968 Porsche 912 SWB: "Pip"
1972 Kombi Snail: "The Snail"
2012 Skoda Octavia Scout: "Scout"
2016 Scirocco R: "Rocco"
bnicho Wolfsburg Wizard
436 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·
You really want to have your parents on your side. Unless you are incredibly lucky a cheap Beetle will probably break and bite your wallet. Then your parents will start complaining about it being unreliable.
Then they will talk you into buying a Corolla or something boring.
I've seen it happen with loads of new drivers buying old cars, including myself many years ago. 👍
Then they will talk you into buying a Corolla or something boring.
I've seen it happen with loads of new drivers buying old cars, including myself many years ago. 👍
Brett Nicholson
Melbourne, Victoria
1974 VW Superbug L - Olive 😎
1971 Morris Mini Moke - Mopoke
1966 Austin Mini - Audrey
1965 Morris Mini Traveller - Trixie
2007 Land Rover Freelander 2
2009 Nissan Pathfinder
Melbourne, Victoria
1974 VW Superbug L - Olive 😎
1971 Morris Mini Moke - Mopoke
1966 Austin Mini - Audrey
1965 Morris Mini Traveller - Trixie
2007 Land Rover Freelander 2
2009 Nissan Pathfinder
dubster Seriously Crusin Dubber
196 posts · joined Jan 2012 ·
bnicho wrote:You really want to have your parents on your side. Unless you are incredibly lucky a cheap Beetle will probably break and bite your wallet. Then your parents will start complaining about it being unreliable.
Then they will talk you into buying a Corolla or something boring.
I've seen it happen with loads of new drivers buying old cars, including myself many years ago. 👍
I've been in that boat before too, the last thing you want is for the to be giving you the I Told You So speech.
SebastienPeek Custom Title Time!
1,657 posts · joined May 2011 ·
Ahaha have had the exact same as above...
In fact, still have it! Mum always complaining that I keep changing things and that I should have just bought one already done. But hey, where's the fun in that?!
In fact, still have it! Mum always complaining that I keep changing things and that I should have just bought one already done. But hey, where's the fun in that?!
dubster Seriously Crusin Dubber
196 posts · joined Jan 2012 ·
Thats exactly it...The way i see it is i class working on my toys an adventure.
bennybug Learner Dubber
13 posts · joined Feb 2011 ·
I'll keep my out in the unlikely event that I do find one. Thanks for the advice!
bnicho Wolfsburg Wizard
436 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·
Enjoy the search and take your time. 🙂
Brett Nicholson
Melbourne, Victoria
1974 VW Superbug L - Olive 😎
1971 Morris Mini Moke - Mopoke
1966 Austin Mini - Audrey
1965 Morris Mini Traveller - Trixie
2007 Land Rover Freelander 2
2009 Nissan Pathfinder
Melbourne, Victoria
1974 VW Superbug L - Olive 😎
1971 Morris Mini Moke - Mopoke
1966 Austin Mini - Audrey
1965 Morris Mini Traveller - Trixie
2007 Land Rover Freelander 2
2009 Nissan Pathfinder
dubster Seriously Crusin Dubber
196 posts · joined Jan 2012 ·
Take a look on carsales there are a few on there atm.
Cheers dubster
Cheers dubster
bennybug Learner Dubber
13 posts · joined Feb 2011 ·
I found one. 74 superbug Perfect interior, no rust, reasonable engine and not much to do till road worthy. $2000
dubster Seriously Crusin Dubber
196 posts · joined Jan 2012 ·
nice work
dubster
dubster
vinnies72 Seriously Crusin Dubber
112 posts · joined Feb 2011 ·
I've seen this one in person . It's a great buy for $2000
dubster Seriously Crusin Dubber
196 posts · joined Jan 2012 ·
awesome so have made an offer on it?
bennybug Learner Dubber
13 posts · joined Feb 2011 ·
Not yet but the guy is saving it for me.