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 ComaEyes
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| posted on December 12th, 2009 at 09:06 AM |
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Might have my 1st VW by this arvo
Ive found a 1972 1600 Superbug for sale in my hometown..
engine has been re'cond'd..now at 92,000
no rust..apparently
new paint job
new interior
cd player
new battery and brakes
new seals and rubbers
near new tyres
pics of it look sweet!
the owner's family owns a garage and he's been doing it up. owned it for 2 years..the car that is :P
ok..so what else should i be looking for?
whats the go with windscreens ..fingers crossed it dosnt break..but if it did...do 1972's have hard ones to obtain?
will hopefully be buying it at 1pm today.geeeez im nervous!
any advice?!
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| posted on December 12th, 2009 at 09:10 AM |
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is the speedo at 92,000 or has the engine done that since the reco, cos in a vw thats almost coming around for another reco 
broken windscreens should be the least of your worries owning a vw
its the same screen in all 68 onwards bug except for 73 on Lbugs and are cheap to replace compared to most cars
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ComaEyes
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| posted on December 12th, 2009 at 09:53 AM |
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i think thats what its done since engine been reconditioned..are you for real about it having to be done again soon..hmmmmm
i have no clue at how much id be putting into the car on a yearly basis....
i was only planning on keepig it for 2 yrs then selling it again..need my vw beetle fix b4 i had kids
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| posted on December 12th, 2009 at 10:07 AM |
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that was a bit of an over exaggeration
they do last longer than that with the right maintaince and treated right
i was just astounded that someone would still call it reco'd after 92,000 clicks
its like calling my 9 year old ford a brand new car
if your only getting for a couple of years my best advice is just maintain it and drive it, dont start spending money doing it up
you NEVER get back what you put into them
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ComaEyes
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| posted on December 12th, 2009 at 02:31 PM |
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ohhh my godddd!!! he offered me the bug .....oh shiiiit!!! i think i have my 1st ever bug!!whoooooooot!
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| posted on December 12th, 2009 at 03:19 PM |
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mmmkay... so did u get it?
if so put up a pic
h
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| posted on December 12th, 2009 at 04:08 PM |
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h, my responce is similar.... I don't know what this chap is on about...
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ComaEyes
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| posted on December 12th, 2009 at 04:09 PM |
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emailing him just making sure the rwc is included in the purchase price
i have no clue how to attach pics...but here i go!
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ComaEyes
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| posted on December 12th, 2009 at 04:14 PM |
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i aint no chap lol...and what chap would use the name comaeyes ?!
any constructive feedback would be awesome :-)
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| posted on December 12th, 2009 at 04:14 PM |
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Look like a Toffee Apple 
Congrats, and hope you have trouble free travelling.
Don't rush getting rid of it though when you have kids. I grew up in a beetle, mum had a safety harness in the back and never had any troubles
getting me in and out.
Don't worry,the boys weren't calling you a chap but the guy you were buying off that was clearly trying to talk it up a little.
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ComaEyes
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| posted on December 12th, 2009 at 04:17 PM |
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ahhh shiiit..he freakin just resold it on me again..........freakin helll 
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| posted on December 12th, 2009 at 04:20 PM |
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Are you serious?
Did you say you definitely wanted it, and organised deposit?
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2016 Scirocco R: "Rocco"
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| posted on December 12th, 2009 at 04:20 PM |
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posted by colonel mustard
h, my responce is similar.... I don't know what this chap is on about...
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haha you put ya foot in there young man..
dont worry it wasn't meant to be..
another will be along before you know it..
dont despair and hang in there..
h
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| posted on December 12th, 2009 at 04:21 PM |
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Where are you located anyway?
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1962 Baja Beetle: "Peanut"
1968 Porsche 912 SWB: "Pip"
1972 Kombi Snail: "The Snail"
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2016 Scirocco R: "Rocco"
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ComaEyes
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| posted on December 12th, 2009 at 04:24 PM |
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Yes, i was emailing him to organise a deposit immediatly and to double check the rwc was included in the price.....
im in Geelong..but the car was central vic.
what a way to get ur hopes dashed i even opened a bottle of
wine.......ahh well....another good reason to drink it i suppose..down my sorrows lol
thanks for support in saying another one will come along
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| posted on December 12th, 2009 at 04:28 PM |
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Put up a post on a more local forum, the guys are really helpful.
http://www.melburgluft.com
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1968 Porsche 912 SWB: "Pip"
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2016 Scirocco R: "Rocco"
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colonel mustard
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| posted on December 12th, 2009 at 05:27 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by h
haha you put ya foot in there young man..
dont worry it wasn't meant to be..
another will be along before you know it..
dont despair and hang in there..
h
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that I did. oh well. I guess the ladies were different in my day...
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| posted on December 12th, 2009 at 07:31 PM |
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Oh my god dude, seriously grow up and act your age 
Watch what you say as you can offend some people, you really don't need to comments on every thread around here.
Best of luck babe with your hunt for a VW. Please let me know if i can be of any help. I know a few people down your way who would be more than happy
to help you out.
Let me know what your after and what your budget is.
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1968 Porsche 912 SWB: "Pip"
1972 Kombi Snail: "The Snail"
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2016 Scirocco R: "Rocco"
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| posted on December 12th, 2009 at 11:25 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by MISS VDUB
Oh my god dude, seriously grow up and act your age
Watch what you say as you can offend some people, you really don't need to comments on every thread around here.
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Hey Ash.
How many 20 year olds have you met lately? I think I'm doing pretty well, but clearly like most other people I have my faults, I'll admit that right
here. I'm Sorry, If I have offended you.
I actually don't comment on every thread on AVD, but it would seem that there are some comments you don't agree with me on, and you like to voice
that. Maybe you could communicate that in a different way...
Comaeyes -
I did not mean any offence to you, I was not aware of your gender as, 1 - comaeyes is something I'm not aware of the meaning of, and 2 - this is the
internet and I don't know you or your gender.
Also, I did not understand your second post, hence why I said I did not know what you were trying to say. sorry for the miscommunication.
Sorry for my rudeness.
Good luck with getting a beetle.
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colonel mustard
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| posted on December 12th, 2009 at 11:29 PM |
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PS - adding your location and other details about yourself in your profile may help other members to help you find a beetle.
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| posted on December 13th, 2009 at 08:38 AM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by ComaEyes
Yes, i was emailing him to organise a deposit immediatly and to double check the rwc was included in the price.....
im in Geelong..but the car was central vic.
what a way to get ur hopes dashed i even opened a bottle of
wine.......ahh well....another good reason to drink it i suppose..down my sorrows lol
thanks for support in saying another one will come along
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Hi! we're in Geelong..well, Lara..
Loads of Beetles around...you'll sort one!
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| posted on December 13th, 2009 at 08:59 AM |
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See mate, plenty of people that can help you out, don't get too disheartened. This might have been a good thing, as you may end up with something far
better.
Oh yeah, and Colonel Mustard, i'm only 26 and don't use the fact your 20 as an excuse for not thinking before you post. You're a big kid now.
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| posted on December 13th, 2009 at 10:24 AM |
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arrrr that bug that was on ebay. Very nice.
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| posted on December 13th, 2009 at 07:24 PM |
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Dylan, you don't tell someone that who is clearly upset they missed out on it. 
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| posted on December 13th, 2009 at 08:38 PM |
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djnee & missvdub- yeah. a few around..but never seen any for sale locally...i'll keep my eyes peeled even more tho, and good to know that i have
the support and guidance of a few more experiences vw ppl around..thanks..will call on your services soon enough hopefully!
its hard for me to pinpoint what im after exaclty i.e what year ect..i suppose 1972-75, type 1, 1600, thats decent enough looking, with a price range
of 2-5k prob my price range is a bit low, but then again, bargains are out there to be found!)..thats about all i know lol ..i know im not
mechanically minded, but i do know 2 vw specialists to keep it regualry serviced, so basicaly after a daily drive, ill be looking to have it only for
a few years. but yeah...
i'll edit my profile as suggested..thenk you all for your friendly support and comments..i wont give up hope
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| posted on December 13th, 2009 at 08:43 PM |
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good to hear
something will be on your way soon enuff
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| posted on December 13th, 2009 at 09:17 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
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yeah. a few around..but never seen any for sale locally...
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Yeah, it was the same for us too! Didn't know of any Beetles for sale until we got one...then loads showed at the same time!
At least you seem to know what you want...
We bought a 68, only to sell it on and get a 67 2 months later. Expensive mistake as we'd just put rego on it....
If you need any advice or whatever, just give us a yell...i'm no expert, but always happy to help out if i can.
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| posted on December 15th, 2009 at 11:10 AM |
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I know of a 1974 Lbug in NSW
has a fare bit of surface rust and the super bug steering shakes. Motor and gear box seem ok ,it that light blue colour.6 months NSW rego
I think it be about A $2000 car
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| posted on December 15th, 2009 at 11:36 AM |
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Hmmm try and stay away from shaky superbug steering, not the easiest to fix once it starts doing that.
For a bit more money you can have the following. I have always liked this car, and it is good value for money, and closer your way. I would check it
out!
http://aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=80439
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1968 Porsche 912 SWB: "Pip"
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2012 Skoda Octavia Scout: "Scout"
2016 Scirocco R: "Rocco"
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| posted on December 15th, 2009 at 11:54 AM |
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If I was in the market, I'd be snapping up that one. Looks like a steal to me. Maybe that's your new car Comaeyes?
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