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 trimar666
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| posted on July 23rd, 2006 at 03:02 PM |
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Buyers Guide
Hi All,
I'm new to the website and looking at getting my first bettle. Anyone able to offer me a buyers guide or things to look out for? I'm not sure if
to go for a pre-superbug or something from the early seventies yet, need to get out and have a look at a few more.
Any advice would be great.
Cheers!!!!
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| posted on July 23rd, 2006 at 08:29 PM |
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congrats on your decision to purchase a vw. ovals are where its at(pre 57 1/2). horsepower is overated anyway. good luck.
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| posted on July 23rd, 2006 at 08:34 PM |
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Your best bet is to watch and read on here for a few weeks, and knowledge will be soaked up and you will be able to make a more informed decision. A
lot of answers to your questions may be opinions, so they won't necessarily help. Watching for a while will give you an idea of specific questions
you may want to ask.
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| posted on July 23rd, 2006 at 08:39 PM |
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Buy one with out rust
Biggest post-purchase item ever is getting rid of rust.
As Weapon said - the earlier the better ......... for the purist.
If you want a daily driver Supers are where it is at.
Standard they come with
disc brakes on front
twin brake circuits
indicators
seat belts (some even inertia reel)
high back seats
collapable steering column
1600
IRS
Mcpherson front suspension
Safer collapable front zone
2 speed wipers
Additional to that parts are a fraction of the cost and a good road registered super is the same price as a "project" oval
Ease your self into the wonderful world of air cooled VWs
Dont jump in the deep end
Futue te ipsum!!!
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| posted on July 23rd, 2006 at 08:44 PM |
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where are you then come to a few events and make a decision
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| posted on July 23rd, 2006 at 08:48 PM |
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first...get urself an idiots guide...
even before u buy...
there is a great guide in there about what u wanna look for when ur buying...areas of interest...and its plan english..so its easy to read. And it
will save u alot of pain and heartache.
go some events....see what u like..u will learn quickly if u like th long nose of an early, or short stub of the supers..
I like 70's and later for daily driver, and early for fun n cruises.
But thats just me.
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| posted on July 24th, 2006 at 03:24 PM |
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Thanks for the info guys. I'm looking at something will be driven quite a bit, so sounds like a super might be the go. Good advice on attending a
show, I'm in Melbourne, any coming up over the next month or so.
Thanks again.
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| posted on July 24th, 2006 at 03:35 PM |
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There is Valla on the 5th August but that is mid north coast NSW
Feel like a drive??
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| posted on July 24th, 2006 at 03:49 PM |
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Get John Muir's book...pick the brains of the forum folks....I am in the process of purchasing '58 to be a daily driver, and yes try and avoid rust!
Volkswagen ist der strassekoning - Vergnügen fahren finden!
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| posted on July 24th, 2006 at 05:17 PM |
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Get a Kombi 
Well my friends are gone & my hair is grey, I ache in the places where I used to play.
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trimar666
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| posted on July 24th, 2006 at 10:22 PM |
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There isn't really an 'Idiots guide to buying a Volkswagen', surely you've got to be having me on?? John Muirs book, guessing I'd find it
borders or the like?
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| posted on July 24th, 2006 at 10:27 PM |
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its not just a guide to buying but also driving and maintaining said vws. as well as some history
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| posted on July 24th, 2006 at 10:32 PM |
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"John Muirs - How to Keep your Volkswagen Alive, a manual of step by step procedures for the complete idiot."
does have a how to buy a vw section that if you are new to vw would be worth reading.
The book is available at most VW specialists such as the advertisers on this forum.
Just as much/more knowledge on this forum!
Good Luck
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| posted on July 24th, 2006 at 10:32 PM |
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Just to clarify:
The book is called something like
"The Idiots Guide To Keeping Your Volkswagen Alive"
(please correct me ppls!)
Written by John Muir in the 1960s. I doubt you will find it at Borders, but maybe Ebay or someone on here will have one for sale. Or try a VW
specialist like Vintage Vee Dub Supplies in Sydney.
As Bizarre said, the 'Super Beetles' from 1972? onwards are the best 'daily driver' cars for a VW virgin. Forget anything else
Pay your debts, CxxT
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Futue te ipsum!!!
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| posted on July 25th, 2006 at 11:18 AM |
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You can purchase the Idiots guide from Mick Motors in Queensland for the princely sum of $46 plus postage.
try http://www.mickmotors.com.au/
or (07) 3266 8133
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| posted on July 25th, 2006 at 01:09 PM |
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Thanks H,
Will order myself one today.
Cheers,
Marty
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| posted on July 25th, 2006 at 01:37 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by bugeyedbabe
first...get urself an idiots guide...
even before u buy...
there is a great guide in there about what u wanna look for when ur buying...areas of interest...and its plan english..so its easy to read. And it
will save u alot of pain and heartache.
go some events....see what u like..u will learn quickly if u like th long nose of an early, or short stub of the supers..
I like 70's and later for daily driver, and early for fun n cruises.
But thats just me.
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Donna is VERY right there. besides the idiots guide giving u a basic rundown on like... everything.. there is a VERY comprehensive purchasing guide
that takes u step by step through all the procedures into what u should check if u are inspecting a Volkswagen. Like.. what was it, 7 to 8 full pages
or something of step by step inspection tips from engine, to brakes, to tranny and electronics... we talking a big a4 book too!
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