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 Craig S
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| posted on October 15th, 2008 at 09:49 PM |
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My wife wants a KG :) How much for a daily driver??
My wife, beautiful, wonderful woman that she is, said the words I'd been longing to hear: "We should sell my Pulsar (2004 model) and buy a Karmann
Ghia".
Given that the Pulsar is about $14,000, am I any chance of finding a good (reliable) daily driver Karmann Ghia for that sort of money?? One day it
would be fixed up properly. BTW I'm in NSW, and don't really want to have to transport.
I know rexy has a LHD available in Qld for $8,500, but I'm not keen on the LHD, but very keen on the $8,500.
e-bay has two (one in Vic other in Qld) but both exceed my allowed budget.
Your knowledge and suggestions are appreciated.
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| posted on October 16th, 2008 at 06:21 AM |
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lots of luck i dont think you will find a good Ghia at that price
it will defiently have RUST
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| posted on October 16th, 2008 at 02:44 PM |
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Check out CarPoint.com.au
Several pop up there for good money every now and then. But be ready to pay a bit more than that.
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| posted on October 16th, 2008 at 03:07 PM |
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$14k should get you one. Check ebay too.
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Craig S
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| posted on October 16th, 2008 at 03:34 PM |
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thanks for the tip on car point, there's one for $17,500 that looks the goods, problem is the changeover, and have to sell the Pulsar first. Which
means Gwendolyn gets pressed into daily service for a while!! Shortly to find out whether wife was really really serious.
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| posted on October 16th, 2008 at 04:45 PM |
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its almost impossible to get a really good one, they usually are always bogged or dodgy in the sills or floors etc, unless u are very lucky and find
one which has been restored properly but i doubt you will find one cheap, good luck with the search, make sure u look at it thoroughly
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| posted on October 16th, 2008 at 04:55 PM |
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has she ever been in one? Low seating position, drafty roof and door seals, little power, etc etc is totally unlike a Pulsar...
Pay your debts, CxxT
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| posted on October 16th, 2008 at 05:59 PM |
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Fortunately she has driven Gwendolyn (my 74 L Bug) often enough to have some idea of what she would be getting herself into.
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| posted on October 16th, 2008 at 08:59 PM |
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To be honest driving an L Bug and driving a KG is like comparing chalk and cheese. Having owned and driven both i know first hand. I highly suggest
she drives one first, as alot of people (including my partner who has owned everything VW) didn't like the driving position of the KG and wouldn't
own one again he reckons. We sold ours as it needed more work and money thrown into than we could afford with buying our house.
If you want something half decent expect to pay around the $15k mark, and remember, repairs to a KG aren't easy due to their coach built once piece
body...
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| posted on October 17th, 2008 at 05:50 AM |
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To be honest driving an L Bug and driving a KG is like comparing chalk and cheese
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well said Ash yes i agree the KG may look good
but just wait till you drive one
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| posted on October 17th, 2008 at 06:33 AM |
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To be honest driving an L Bug and driving a KG is like comparing chalk and cheese
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well said Ash yes i agree the KG may look good
but just wait till you drive one
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....my point exactly, Dave
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| posted on October 17th, 2008 at 07:53 AM |
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i know which one looks better and has more class , i own beetles
kombis and karmann ghias, i really dont notice the difference except for space, mine drive perfectly alright but at the end of the day they are not
new cars so we cant get too fussy
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| posted on October 17th, 2008 at 06:11 PM |
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If that is a black one for 17,000.500 stay away from it not good i looked at that before i bought mine in may good luck bought mine from SA good buy
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| posted on October 17th, 2008 at 11:57 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by Gwendolyns Master
My wife, beautiful, wonderful woman that she is, said the words I'd been longing to hear: "We should sell my Pulsar (2004 model) and buy a Karmann
Ghia".
Given that the Pulsar is about $14,000, am I any chance of finding a good (reliable) daily driver Karmann Ghia for that sort of money?? One day it
would be fixed up properly. BTW I'm in NSW, and don't really want to have to transport.
I know rexy has a LHD available in Qld for $8,500, but I'm not keen on the LHD, but very keen on the $8,500.
e-bay has two (one in Vic other in Qld) but both exceed my allowed budget.
Your knowledge and suggestions are appreciated.
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Hi there I brought my for $8k all looked good but found out it needed lots of work and another $6k but now its almost finished. A guy from Shanons
checked it out the other day and estimated that they would insure it for around $22k so I am happy. We only did a rolling resto.
Jeff
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| posted on October 17th, 2008 at 11:58 PM |
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Forgot to add that included LHD to RHD conversion too
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| posted on October 24th, 2008 at 08:10 AM |
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rod penrose just brought some over from US conv and hardtop. And he's in wollongong.
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| posted on October 24th, 2008 at 04:08 PM |
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Keep it LHD, more fun. Good luck picking up a KG for under 10k, you'll need it.
I sold mine for 20k 12mths ago and that was for a quick sale. Just remember you get what you pay for, but the odd bargain does pop up from time to
time.
good luck with the hunt.
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| posted on October 24th, 2008 at 08:57 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by Gwendolyns Master
thanks for the tip on car point, there's one for $17,500 that looks the goods, problem is the changeover, and have to sell the Pulsar first. Which
means Gwendolyn gets pressed into daily service for a while!! Shortly to find out whether wife was really really serious.
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Yeah, I had my eye on that one too. Unfortunately it's gone. Good luck.
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| posted on October 25th, 2008 at 07:26 AM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by gellecan
If that is a black one for 17,000.500 stay away from it not good i looked at that before i bought mine in may good luck bought mine from SA good buy
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Hey gellecan, can I ask what was wrong with that black one? I have felt bitterly disappointed for the last few weeks after having missed out on that
car. It might make me feel a bit better to know what problems it had!
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| posted on October 31st, 2008 at 05:16 PM |
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it was falling apart body needed to much work as in rust and front end problems
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| posted on October 31st, 2008 at 05:19 PM |
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look at carsales.com.au now
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| posted on October 31st, 2008 at 07:04 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by gellecan
it was falling apart body needed to much work as in rust and front end problems
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Many thanks. That's made me feel a little better about it. Still looking for something in the same price range as Gwendolyns master. Cheers.
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