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 bennybug
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 posted on May 22nd, 2012 at 08:23 PM |
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[WTB - QLD] vw beetle in reasonable driving condition under $2000
Gday everyone I'm about to go for my learners and soon i will need a beetle to drive.
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vinnies72
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| posted on May 22nd, 2012 at 08:25 PM |
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Good luck mate with the search!
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| posted on May 22nd, 2012 at 08:52 PM |
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Under $2000 and rego & drivable.......Jousting sticks
Customer service is not dead in Australia.
Always after HAZET & MATRA & VW factory tools
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| posted on May 22nd, 2012 at 08:59 PM |
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Yea sure its unlikely but I know from personal experiences that they are out there. I would have bought one but didn't have the money at the time.
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| posted on May 22nd, 2012 at 09:26 PM |
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Vee dubs have gone up rediculously in price.
Was only half a decade ago you could score a beetle or kombi with only a few needed touch ups for a grand or just over.
Alot of owners might be excited about it, but i'm a little dissappointed. Young fellas get it harder to get into the air cooled vee dub scene this
day and age.
None the less, affordable gems are out there. be prepared to pull your sleeves up for some minor work prior to roadworthy.
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| posted on May 22nd, 2012 at 09:30 PM |
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Bought one on the weekend that was for sale here on this forum, keep looking mate, they're out there....
1965 VW Beetle
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| posted on May 22nd, 2012 at 10:58 PM |
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They are out there, but also generally need a lot more money spent on them to get them safe and reliable. Give yourself a 4k starting budget since you
are needing something to learn to drive in. If you aren't experienced in working on VW's and air cooled motors and wiring, this could be a costly
exercise and not the best starting point looking for something so cheap. Could end in heart ache if you don't have the knowledge and skills
Also can I suggest you look at a later model beetle for your first car? Superbugs have much better handling. Steering, suspensions, performance and
brakes are much better for a learner. Look at model in the 70's.
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1962 Baja Beetle: "Peanut"
1968 Porsche 912 SWB: "Pip"
1972 Kombi Snail: "The Snail"
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| posted on May 22nd, 2012 at 11:10 PM |
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You really want to have your parents on your side. Unless you are incredibly lucky a cheap Beetle will probably break and bite your wallet. Then
your parents will start complaining about it being unreliable.
Then they will talk you into buying a Corolla or something boring.
I've seen it happen with loads of new drivers buying old cars, including myself many years ago. 
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| posted on May 22nd, 2012 at 11:18 PM |
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posted by bnicho
You really want to have your parents on your side. Unless you are incredibly lucky a cheap Beetle will probably break and bite your wallet. Then
your parents will start complaining about it being unreliable.
Then they will talk you into buying a Corolla or something boring.
I've seen it happen with loads of new drivers buying old cars, including myself many years ago.
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I've been in that boat before too, the last thing you want is for the to be giving you the I Told You So speech.
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| posted on May 22nd, 2012 at 11:20 PM |
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Ahaha have had the exact same as above...
In fact, still have it! Mum always complaining that I keep changing things and that I should have just bought one already done. But hey, where's the
fun in that?!
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| posted on May 22nd, 2012 at 11:24 PM |
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Thats exactly it...The way i see it is i class working on my toys an adventure.
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| posted on May 23rd, 2012 at 08:19 AM |
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I'll keep my out in the unlikely event that I do find one. Thanks for the advice!
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| posted on May 23rd, 2012 at 09:25 AM |
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Enjoy the search and take your time.
Brett Nicholson
Melbourne, Victoria
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| posted on May 23rd, 2012 at 04:57 PM |
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Take a look on carsales there are a few on there atm.
Cheers dubster
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| posted on May 23rd, 2012 at 05:37 PM |
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I found one. 74 superbug Perfect interior, no rust, reasonable engine and not much to do till road worthy. $2000
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| posted on May 23rd, 2012 at 05:38 PM |
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nice work
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vinnies72
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| posted on May 23rd, 2012 at 06:14 PM |
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I've seen this one in person . It's a great buy for $2000
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| posted on May 23rd, 2012 at 06:17 PM |
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awesome so have made an offer on it?
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bennybug
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| posted on May 24th, 2012 at 08:15 AM |
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Not yet but the guy is saving it for me.
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