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 SA Fastback
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Buying a Bug
What's the best bug to buy if your on a budget. I have been looking at some 70's Bugs around 3 to 4k
Is it better to go for a standard bug without the add ons or to go for something like a super.
Also is there a difference in cabin size of the standard versus the super.
Appreciate any advise.
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| posted on April 22nd, 2011 at 11:32 PM |
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If you're on a budget, then buy only on price and condition, don't look for any particular model. When I bought my Superbug I was looking for a
'68-'70 1500 but the Super was in excellent condition for the right price so I bought it. If you look hard and don't expect everything to be
perfect then you should be able to get a decent bug in running condition for well under $2000. My first bug only cost me $300 and by the time I had
paid for tyres and rego I had it on the road for less than $700.
The interior cabin size of all the bugs is exactly the same.
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| posted on April 23rd, 2011 at 07:41 PM |
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Looked at a couple today. Think i'll have to keep looking 
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| posted on April 23rd, 2011 at 07:43 PM |
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posted by waveman1500
The interior cabin size of all the bugs is exactly the same.
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Is it ????? I honestly don't know but I thought the later 60's cars that changed to the bigger side windows etc meant the roof was higher.
Kev
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| posted on April 23rd, 2011 at 07:46 PM |
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From my experience the more you are prepared to pay the cheaper in the long run. I am seeing good cars going for $6K that have had a lot of mods
already done. For every $ someone spends on a car they only get around half when they sell it.
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| posted on April 23rd, 2011 at 07:58 PM |
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The interior cabin size of all the bugs is exactly the same.
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Is it ????? I honestly don't know but I thought the later 60's cars that changed to the bigger side windows etc meant the roof was higher.
Kev
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The windows are definitely far bigger in the later 60's as opposed to early. my 67 baja looked like a chop top compared to the 69' model now in my
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| posted on April 23rd, 2011 at 08:06 PM |
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The interior cabin size of all the bugs is exactly the same.
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Is it ????? I honestly don't know but I thought the later 60's cars that changed to the bigger side windows etc meant the roof was higher.
Kev
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If i make it over Monday afternoon or tuesday we can compare
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| posted on April 23rd, 2011 at 09:50 PM |
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As far as I know the windows are bigger but the actual roof height is always the same. The only real difference is that the front firewall area in the
footwells is slightly different on Superbugs because of their different front-end architecture.
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| posted on May 6th, 2011 at 03:37 PM |
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As far as I know the windows are bigger but the actual roof height is always the same. The only real difference is that the front firewall area in the
footwells is slightly different on Superbugs because of their different front-end architecture.
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1303 is bigger on the inside. Or L Bug as most Australians know them as.
The curved windscreen & different dash and firewalll for the Lbug only front sheetmetal increases the length of the overall interior dimensions.
Earlier Beetles look smaller because the windows are smaller, it's an optical illusion, simple as that.
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| posted on May 6th, 2011 at 03:57 PM |
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It depends what you arer wanting the bug for. The early bugs have lots going for them cosmetically Night Headlights, Small windscreen side and rear
windows, Simple dash, Longer Bonnet Smother Tail, better bumpers. But realistically the effort involved in those cars can be much more than a post 68
bug. Including discs and 12v.
Its a constant trade
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| posted on May 6th, 2011 at 06:41 PM |
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Yep it becomes a bit of a "gut feeling" scenario but for me I reckon good body condition is by far the most important, rust repairs can be tedious
and expensive whereas mechanical repairs are more straight forward and nearly all parts can be accessed new as repro's and parts prices compare
favourably with modern car part prices, sometimes can be cheaper! I have an older bug,'60 and a L bug,73, both licensed and used as bi-dailies, so I
appreciate both equally. Apart from condition go for the shape you like most
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| posted on May 6th, 2011 at 10:04 PM |
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I'm still looking. Seen a couple of 68/69 and early 70's. Must be something in the water in South Australia as they all say "oh, they are
collectors items thats why we're asking so much money".
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| posted on May 7th, 2011 at 11:28 PM |
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Good luck mate, took me nearly a year to find something decent in Adelaide. Looked at my fair share of (what I believe) were over priced cars.
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| posted on May 8th, 2011 at 01:05 AM |
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If you're not already a member then join either the VW Club or the Volks Enthusiasts and ask around in the club. Also, it's worth asking at all of
the VW specialist shops whether they know of anything. I found my current car that way by asking Paul at Volksfactory to keep a look out for me. Make
sure that you pay back the favour by being a good customer though!
Oh, and when in doubt, make an offer! If someone is selling a car you like for double your budget, don't be afraid to make an offer. The worst they
can do is refuse.
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| posted on May 8th, 2011 at 07:32 AM |
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Have you considered looking interstate? Yes it may cost a few $$$ to bring it over but could save you in the long run
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| posted on May 8th, 2011 at 06:41 PM |
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I ve got a 72 super bug 15 million edition I have rebuilt the engine to 1641, New Stainless steel GT exhaust system, Bottom end new bearings, rings
pistons, barrels, twin carbies, I will retrim the frt and back seats, lowered frt end, new frt strut inserts, hot wire mags, sell 4k to 4.5k (not
sure), will need a paint in the future. has had a few body repairs, if interested pm me. should be finished in a month. or end of May.
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Have you considered looking interstate? Yes it may cost a few $$$ to bring it over but could save you in the long run
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Don't forget that if you bring a car in from interstate then it has to be inspected, whereas normally in SA there are no inspections of any kind. It
saves a bit of money not having to pass!
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| posted on May 8th, 2011 at 09:51 PM |
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When the right bug finds me it will all be worth it....
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| posted on May 9th, 2011 at 08:40 PM |
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gumtree.com.au lotsa cheap vws on there at the moment.
stuipid beetle breaks everytime i drive it.....
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