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Newbie from North QLD
dorme - October 3rd, 2010 at 07:12 PM

Hey everyone!

I'm a newbie from North QLD looking to buy my first beetle very soon. Anyone else up this way able to give me some pointers for parts?

Thanks,
Court.

mackaymanx - October 3rd, 2010 at 07:26 PM

You want to narrow down your location a bit, might be able to help you out.

dorme - October 3rd, 2010 at 07:45 PM

I am in the Townsville area. I am fairly sure there is nothing here, one of the beetles I am looking at has been back and forth from Cairns for repairs.

mackaymanx - October 3rd, 2010 at 08:14 PM

Try the guys at Tropical Air

http://groups.google.com/group/tropical-air?hl=en&pli=1 

There is more up there than you realise.

mackaymanx - October 3rd, 2010 at 08:30 PM

Tropical air Townsville is a group of VW owners who like to get together and enjoy their cars, share experiences and help each other. Do you wish to do the same? Then come along.
The next meet is Sunday the 17th October. Meet at the So-roptomist Park, Rowes Bay at 09:30. Leave at 10:00ish for a drive along the Strand, through Oonoonba and finish at the Riverview Tavern, Riverside gardens for a drink. (Food is available as well).
Contact Jon 0417209393 or ppe73.beetle@hotmail.com

dorme - October 6th, 2010 at 01:41 PM

Oh wow, I didn't even know there was anything like that here, it looks similar to the Jag club my dad is a part of, I think I will contact them and see if they can give me some suggestions.

Thank-you very much,
Courtenay.

MickH - October 6th, 2010 at 04:01 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by dorme
I am in the Townsville area. I am fairly sure there is nothing here, one of the beetles I am looking at has been back and forth from Cairns for repairs.


There are HEAPS of VW's here....just got to keep your eyes open....go to the next meet and ask people there....you might be suprised!!! Oh...welcome to the nuthouse:lol::kiss:

wilderness - October 6th, 2010 at 04:41 PM

hooray!!!!!! another north queensland dubber!!!!!! welcome aboard!!!

bugzla - October 6th, 2010 at 05:00 PM

welcome townsvillian look under events for futher cruises

MickH - October 6th, 2010 at 09:53 PM

If you want parts drop me a line....

dorme - October 9th, 2010 at 09:43 AM

Thanks everyone.
Yeah I know there are heaps of VWs in Townsville, I see heaps around everyday, I am just at a loss as to where to go for prices for parts, or where to go for parts in general, I know it varies depending on what needs to be done, but I am trying to make my decision based on how much in total I will need to spend to bring either of the two VW's I am looking at to a roadworthy condition.

bugzla - October 9th, 2010 at 12:37 PM

as mick said let me know if u need anything

jjwebb123 - October 9th, 2010 at 10:25 PM

The more the better.
Heaps of vee-dubbers in the area,would be glad to help you out.:tu:

MickH - October 10th, 2010 at 04:19 AM

I'm dumping heaps of stuff soon....what do you need???

dorme - October 10th, 2010 at 09:48 AM

MickH, I will send you a PM soon. But thanks everyone.

dorme - October 10th, 2010 at 09:59 AM

& bugzla I am fairly sure I shot you an email a few days ago.

groovy - October 13th, 2010 at 05:43 PM

let me know if you need any more help

bugzla - October 13th, 2010 at 08:12 PM

wat was the email about