There are so many variations of custom styles, engine sizes and theories, but why do you choose to drive a VW?
Tell your story. Briefly, I was atracted to the humble beetle when I was about 12 years old, and back then it was purley the shape and simplicity of the car. Nearly 20 years later I'm a full on petrol head building my own engines with help at times and finally have a nice ride(well I think it is anyway).
So why do you drive a VW?
ByronBug 路
:sandrine
I always wanted one, even when I was a little girl.
Bugs to me then, were always small & cute...a real girls car.
I swore when I got my licence I would get one.
I didn't get my licence til late in life, so now I own one...
Then I saw a splitty.....had to have one of those too.
Now I have both.
A 61 bug & a 58 (soon to be resto'd) splitty.
Luv my VW's ......thats my addiction.
Judy
馃槈
68AutoBug 路
Well I fell for the Beetle when My father bought one in 1962,
when I was 14 years old.... He owned other then went to kombis.. but I had My own beetles by then... I had a 1959-61- beetles then other cars 1971 Super Beetle then a one owner 1970 type 3 variant which I owned for about 6-7 years then I went to Mitsubishi vehicles until I bought this semi auto Beetle.. which is close to being totally restored... when I finish it, it will be...
They are well Made from quality materials...
Lee
blk56 路
One word FUN!
barls 路
for me its something thats different, has style and stands out. they are unique
Desert Moose 路
the awesome sound of a VW rev'in in the morning :thumb
LOWBUG 路
Yes theres nothing like a gathering of beetles cruising down the road together, the shapes and the sound always gets looks and admiration from all walks of life from the very young to the old who have seen them develop through the years.
SteveMk2 路
I always kinda liked VW's, but my ex wife couldnt drive a manual. After toying with a type 3 in appaling condition, I decided our second car should be newer. I found a little silver Mk1 for sale for $800 cos its wheels (trispoke alloys) had been nicked. I snapped it up and put some Mk3 wheels on it. On the first drive with borrowed 13" oddment tyres to get it to the tyre shop, I was captivated by the concept that driving a car could be involving. The Mk1 ignited the driver in me because of its nimble abilities in the performance and handling departments. Funny thing was, we bought it so she could learn to drive a manual, and I could take the Magna wagon for gigs and travelling. After we bought it, she drove it twice. I wouldnt let her in it. Now I have had 4 Golfs, culminating with my latest, a genuine european spec Mk2 GTI 2 door, and my gf has now had a 76 Golf, 87 Jetta and a 95 Vento. She drove one initially cos of me, but having driven other cars when we were looking at the Vento, she hasnt looked back!!!
MickH 路
It's an incurable disease so I just live with it:blah
LOWBUG 路
I had a Golf once, evan rebuilt the engine. I can't say I enjoyed as much as my bug, but at least I gave it a go
PurpleT3 路
Cann't afford a Porsche!
Actually, the GF bought my fasty with the intention of using it as a run about instead of driving the kombi everywhere. I loaned her half the money to buy it and until she paid me back I got to drive it. The first time I saw it I was like WTF is that purple heap of crap!
She eventually decided she couldn't afford to run two cars, which was fortunate for me as by then I'd fallen for my purple misterss. I bought out her share and we've been together ever since. It was fate!
ducky 路
loved the fun that they have always represented especially Kombis and buggies. Kombies the freedom of the road holidays etc sleep where yo fall. Buggies for the sun fun and mobility. For the tradition of the Manx to own a legend
vwombat 路
I drive one because I own one. Tried driving some that didn't belong to me, but the law didn't approve. Go figure?
LOWBUG 路
It seems the key word here is FUN
vwombat 路
Forgot to mention that you can flat load about 30 bodies into a Kombi. Good for the odd serial killing spree or orgy.
HotRodMatt 路
'Cause you HAVE to DRIVE a VW.
I hate slothful easy cars....
andrewh 路
I drive a VW because it beats riding the bus any day.
Truthfully the reason I was attracted to owning a Beetle was because it is an affordable means of transport, while also being mechanically quite simple which means (unlike more modern computer controlled cars) I could tackle fairly big jobs at home. I bought mine both for driving and for the chance to learn about cars mechanically.
Fortunately it turned out to be a very cool car which despite (or perhaps because of) having a massive 44hp and a knackered gearbox, is actually really good fun to drive.
And even though all of my friends have "better" cars, I know that mine is the only classic car 馃檪.
Dannyboy 路
I just love the look of early vw's , so classy. My folks have had so many vw's. They had the 3rd ever Oval in England!!!!! Many KG's and now mum has a scirrocco storm , sister has a g40 polo and dad has a vr6 golf and he's 71 !!!
My first car was a beetle as is now! Had alot of classic cars in between but always returned to the dak -dak! My 67 is a dream come true (one owner , never welded etc etc) and i'm going to do everything to it i have ever wanted to but didn't have the money. Big stroker motor project is started , it's going to get the lot! Everytime i drive it i get a buzz , thats why an aircooled vw is for me! Love um!
Unlike any other car it appeals to so many and the vw crowd are normally a friendly bunch of folk. The vw scene in England back in the 80's 90's , BugJam etc etc were just the best times of my life , honestly. Wild times!
Vw's , buy one !
Dan
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Oasis 路
No computers, The technology is not replaced every 2 years, well put together. Not many 40-50 year old cars out there that you can drive every day, and I LOVE them. They look like they have personality, or they can have a personality reflected on them.
Spook 路
3 words; Simplicity, reliability & versatility.
I run 8 seats most of the time, but only takes 15 minutes to strip it out & load it for the tip.
I've limped home on 2 cylinders(do that with any other motor)
& there is not much I can't fix myself.
Freddie Fender 路
It is cool to cruise slowly rather than fanging. A different driving experience.
mr_kombi1976 路
I have always loved the look of beetles, but have never owned one.
I have no idea why, but one day my husband started to go on about Kombis....Go on and on and on.... Every where we went, he'd point one out "Look..there's a Kombi!!!"
Yeah. So ? Ugly square box, as far as I could see 馃檪
It wasn't until he said " You know Deb, if we get a Kombi we could go travelling on weekends ", that I thought.. mmm... Not a bad idea! And then, of course, when we started seriously looking and then found our first Kombi, it was love at first sight.
Now, we're onto our second Kombi and there's no way we'd ever be without it...just LOVE it.
In fact I could safely say that I love my Kombi as much as I love my toy poodle (and any poodle owners out there would now how much that is 馃檪 ) Well, nearly as much, anyway...
helbus 路
The VW's belong to my wife Fleur.
I'm just the socialite posting on the forum. :blah
$2.63 homebrand baja 路
"Vrrrrooooommmmmmmm.cough.cough.splutter.splutter...."*grabs screwdriver and heads to back o' car...'*%&^, and *#@%', tap,tap,tappetytapp*...."Vrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrooooooooooommmmmmmmmdakdakdakdakdakdak".... *ahhhhhhh thats better*.
thats why.lol. oh and I luve the look of the pre 70's bugs! always have and always will..... want a manx next though......
vwombat 路
C'mon Heather - you just haven't lived till you've Kombi-ed! It's simply a devine experience pet.
(Wow - never used the word "pet" before to describe someone - am I getting old, or is something small, hairy and brainless the best description for Heather???)
Good point about the cruisin' speed. My top speed in Germany was 280k's on the Autobahn. I was a real lead foot, and Dubs just don't let me do that. Consequently, I now enjoy driving a hell of a lot more. Slow's the go!
$2.63 homebrand baja 路
oi! I do have a brain :cussing I know it for a fact caus I often trick my mullet wearing heavy metal friends into believing metallica really does have maraccas in the background 馃槑
kOMBI KARMA 路
I drive them because of the unique experiance I feel when Im driving, no other wheels can bring me this bordering on orgasmic feeling.
~air fooled~ 路
to make up for my lack or personality i reckon hahaha:P馃槈馃榾
mscabrio 路
I drive a my VW because it looks like a BIG TOY ..... and I love toys ..... especially if it is something that my idol BARBIE also drives ........
:sandrine:sandrine:sandrine:sandrine
aggri1 路
I initially got a Kombi because I wanted to go travelling. Since, I have really come to _love_ driving the bus. It's so croozy and relaxed. Always cheers me up.
I told a mate that it was great fun to drive, and he was like 'yeah right, whatever', but he drives a VK and is from Frangga.
LOWBUG 路
When I got my first bug at 17,I didn't know anything about them, I was drawn to them because the were unique, and always stood out amongst other cars, both in shape and sound ( ahhh that sweewt whistle, and some what rough sound).
So what did I do? I contacted a club, by letter (to cut a long story short), the whole club turned up at my house lining both sides of the roads. I had no idea there where people out there like this WOW. It sounded like 50 Harleys pulling up.
That was nearly 20 years ago, and it just keeps getting better.
baybuscamperkid 路
wel, i wanted to travel, i wanted a unique looking car, and i had sh1t all budget. cant stand (or afford) new cars, just too easy to drive. i like challenges, like a 86 laser with 3 people plus luggage and an unserviced 3spd auto at 100kph on the freeway, or an 84 subi doing 70kph in second so the engine wont stall after dousing the electrics in high pressure water. i cant stand to drive boring easy cars, i like a challenge. it is also cool the response i get from people. most of the peopel at school think i am nuts driving 'that thing', but my best friend, a holden nut loves it (see, by owning a VW you dont have to worry about ehat ford/holden thing!)
vwking 路
I LOVE EM HAD VWS OVER 30 YEARS FUN TO DRIVE EASY TO WORK ON WOULD NOT HAVE ANY THING ELSE HAVE 8 NOW AND STILL LOOKING FOR MORE I HAVE IT BAD :blah:blah:blah:blah:blah:blah:blah:blah:blah:blah:blah
KruizinKombi 路
1) They're affordable... cheap to buy, cheap to maintain (You don't think so? Check the prices against newer vehicles, or even older european makes)
2) My kombi will take me nearly anywhere, without the high running costs of a 4x4
3) I like the character of VWs, particularly kombis
4) When maintained, they are SUPER reliable! And when something does go wrong, they are simple to get back on the road to limp home (again, compare them to a newer vehicle that costs 10 times as much)
My kombi can carry me and eight scouts (with all their bikes or camping gear, or BOTH!!), a metre and a half of firewood PLUS trailer, me the girlfriend and three kids AND all our camping gear for a week or more without a trailer (and still has an empty roofrack for extras). Normally, I have three seats in the front and three at the back, which leaves me enough space in the middle to cart large objects for friends - I was asked to pick up three windsurfers because I have a full-length roofrack, I just opened the tailgate and loaded them in on my way home from work! I still had an empty roofrack, and a towbar!
But the BEST thing is when I'm out in the bush camping or just taking the 'family' for a drive, and 4x4 drivers say "How the f#ck did you get here???"
I don't think there is any other vehicle on the road that is capable of being such an all-rounder in such an individual and stylish manner as a kombi, and on my budget. :thumb:thumb:thumb
helbus 路
Comfy at the drive in too. Lay the bed down, open the rear hatch, turn up the surround sound and enjoy.
Good for those drive in nights where you pay by the car too. Can get quite a few people in, and deck chairs for thenm to sit on, and the esky and the BBQ and wait theres more. A free set of steak knives. 馃檪馃檪
lobus 路
I just love the power..
helbus 路
The smell is pretty good too.
OvalGlen 路
Only because my brother got one as his first car.
- I hated the look of them, hated the noise
hated the image.
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If I had not gone for a ride in the little Beetle with the
1600 TP & Holley Bug spray,
I would still hate them.
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Now, cant imagine driving any thing else,
1. They are Light.
2. They are Strong.
3. Motors can be modified to produce 3 times
standard HP.
4. Very surprising to other motorists.
5. Different - Unique.
etc
cc71 路
i like the way kids punch the crap out of each other
when i drive past.
robnjo 路
......cause somebody bought the Ferrari I wanted.:thumb
lobus 路
oh yeah; the accelleration as well
ibmoknegawsklov 路
Mental disease or defficiancy.................i keep forgetting since the labotamy
DoNkEy 路
"class"
luvmybug 路
ok so i play guitar...
i fell in love with this purple guitar
then over the road was this beautiful purple beetle it had a carrera kit i was inlove.
Then i had sworn "gotta get a beetle"
and now im a obsessive.
It all evolved ha!
Robo 路
Well you have to admit there is no other car like them. Volkswagen have always had sensible cars, never been influenced by fads or trends. And with proper maintanence do the job they were designed to do for decade's.
Theres heaps of them, and they get under your skin like no other car can. Once you drive a VW your hooked for life, you may come and go, but you will always Love them.
Thats why I have three of them, and I always will!
Plus you meet great PPL who own them every where
"Volkswagen the worlds most loved car"
Rob...馃槑
handycam 路
ive grown up with them and i like how everyone that has one is so freindly (like on here) the littel wave u get as u drive past and i like 2 b diffrent 馃檪
Midlife crisis 路
Because VW's are a lifestyle and I like that lvestyle