Tried to help out a seller on Ebay and got a rude reply

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 25 Jan 2009, 5:29 pm

#691427

Hi

There is a beetle on for sale Ebay at the moment, it has some strange information in its details, so I sent this message tying to help with the sale. Link to the item, http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200301772024&_trksid=p2759.l1259

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Dear jasonstv,

Hi

Nice car. Your car is not a Superbug, Superbugs have a more bulbous front, McPherson strut front end and the spare tyre lays flat.

I think it may be a 1500 Beetle, it doesn't appear to have the ventilation grille behind the side 1/4 windows. It may even be an earlier model than 1971, check the 3rd digit on the chassis number, 71 would be a "1", 70 would be "0" etc

1850 is an unusual motor size, you need to get more accurate information on that.

Good luck with your sale,
Steve

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This is the replies I received. I guess I should just leave F wits to fend for themselves

hi steve

thanks for your input into our superbug for sale
it is a superbug the 3rd digit is a 1 the car was made in 71. the engine is a oversized 1600 now about an 1850.

so next time you have an urge to give input maybe you should NOT

- jasonstv

and

"Dear 1302steve,

My motor has been modified to what would be the same as a 1800.

- jasonstv"

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Menangler Custom Title Time!

1,991 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 25 Jan 2009, 6:15 pm

#691432

Steve, some people can't be told.

I had a similar reply only worst from some dick heat selling a split Kombi/Caravan cross as a genuine Westfalia, said he even contacted the factory and had chassis numbers checked to prove it.

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Calcool Fahrvergnugen

965 posts · joined May 2005 · 25 Jan 2009, 6:29 pm

#691436

Hers a tip.

74 1300, the "1" on the chassis number probably cannot be read correctly, Looks like a 4, so if you buy it make sure the paperwork matches the actual Chassis no otherwise you will have no proof of ownership.

I suspect it is a formally rusty and now "repaired" rear quarters 74 1300 Beetle.

I also bet that becuase the body trim is close to the crease on the swage line, as this moved up with the larger rear window upgrade in 1972.

Owner does not know what he has, so I hope the buyer does.

Cheers,

David

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 25 Jan 2009, 6:39 pm

#691437

Hi

It has the early 1500 style dash, so it must be a 1300 or 1500 Beetle, it doesn't have the 1/2 moon vents behind rear 1/4 widows either. The tailights and deck lid are from 73 or later L bug.

His wife also owns a club registered bug, so they must be in a VW club.

The motor size is strange, its probably a 1641 and the size has grown in his mind.

I thought I was very polite and was only trying to help, I hope who ever buys it takes along someone who knows about VWs.

Steve

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3,913 posts · joined Sep 2004 · 25 Jan 2009, 7:03 pm

#691438

🙅

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car forums. where a lot of peoples good intentions end up taking a good old car off the road forever never ever to see the road again. 🥲

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 25 Jan 2009, 7:11 pm

#691440

good eye Steve, its between 6/70 and 11/70 but owners know everything 🙄

i dont bother with stuff like that anymore
most ppl are ok, a guy had a nice 76 bug up the other other week and i could tell by the VIN and engine number he;d grabbed the rego papers for an EK honda civic, he was really appreciative for it being pointed out

yet others are like this guy and another guy who spacked out and crapped on in a similar manner
altho he did reply later profusely apologising and gave me his number as he wanted to apologise over the phone
i too can vouch for the frustration of time wasters and tyre kickers when selling a car especially online

68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 25 Jan 2009, 7:14 pm

#691441

I just sent him two emails telling Him why its NOT a super bug regardless of the engine cover and rear tail lamps..
1500 air cleaner - no flowthru ventilation.. etc...

he states it has a 1600 engine... then says its an 1850??
or an 1800???

I send a lot of info to people trying to sell beetles or beetle parts on E bay and the majority are grateful...
although many don't change the wording..lol

the 1976 fuel injected air conditioned beetle on E Bay a couple of weeks ago- She said thats what it says on the rego.. ??

Lee

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Calcool Fahrvergnugen

965 posts · joined May 2005 · 25 Jan 2009, 7:28 pm

#691446

Resprayed!

The dashpad may have been removed and never replaced. No Chrome trim on the glovebox?

High back seats only came in on "T" profile seat runners on the floorpans.

Still think it is a 14 1300.

Cheers,

David

Pumba Veteran Volks Folk

2,138 posts · joined Jan 2007 · 25 Jan 2009, 7:33 pm

#691448

It also states in the add that it has 15inch wheels and new 14inch tyres???

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68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 25 Jan 2009, 8:02 pm

#691452

I don't think it ever had a dashpad
as it hasn't got the crescent shaped ventilation behind the side rear windows or inside either...
its NOT a super - have a look under the front bumper
the body on a SUPER goes straight across -
Non Supers from side to side to down at the middle..
and they have a round metal plug in the front valance...
Supers Do Not...
NOT a SUPER.. not anything after 1970 as no ventilation pieces...

LEE

Calcool wrote:Resprayed!

The dashpad may have been removed and never replaced. No Chrome trim on the glovebox?

High back seats only came in on "T" profile seat runners on the floorpans.

Still think it is a 14 1300.

Cheers,

David

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68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 25 Jan 2009, 8:37 pm

#691464

Joel,
but a beetle made between 1st August 1970 and 31st december 1970 are actually 1971 VW model year cars...

as the VW year goes from 1st august to 31st july each year.. [after 1955]

anyway its definately NOT a super - well the front valance and guards are Not froma super... lol

then the rear guards and engine cover are from a super..
lol [but they are easy bolt ons]

I wonder if its a bitzer - South African beetle with 4 stud wheels...??

we'll probably never know.... lol

LEE

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7,671 posts · joined Feb 2005 · 25 Jan 2009, 9:06 pm

#691474

mate what a coq!
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970 posts · joined Mar 2005 · 25 Jan 2009, 9:24 pm

#691482

mm you get those people, The ending of the email was un-needed. Oh well mental note to not buy from him.

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 26 Jan 2009, 7:14 am

#691513

u should buy it

then re claim on Pay Pal for False advertizing

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

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darren-h Commited Dubber

73 posts · joined Apr 2008 · 26 Jan 2009, 7:25 am

#691518

Everybody is an expert, Dont worry about these rude people Steve! i deal with these sorts of people all the time!
You cant tell them.

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kroozzn63 Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,005 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 26 Jan 2009, 9:58 am

#691540

hes even got the alluminium "hide the rust in the a pillar" covers ,how classy

show us your gates

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 26 Jan 2009, 10:01 am

#691541

yeah nearly as classy as wanting 6.5k for a bug thats missing the hubcaps

68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 26 Jan 2009, 1:22 pm

#691575

check out the window winder on the LHS door...

and the speaker...

so - can the window be wound down??? lol

If We knew if it had front disc brakes....
then it should be a 1500 beetle...
drums... maybe a 1300...??

interior lamp too far forward for a 1968 1500..

No diagnostic plug in engine bay for a later model.. like 74

twin port engine but a 1500 air cleaner??

LEE

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Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 26 Jan 2009, 2:19 pm

#691585

its not a 1300 bug
they started after flow thro ventilation did plus this one has door arm rests and rear grab straps
1300 bugs didnt have these or the mounts for them

nothing more than a 70 1500 bug with a quick blow and go paint job and a rediculous price tag