Ok Im looking to buy a VW bug/beetle this coming tax season. Ive wanted one ever since I was a kid. Whats the best way to look for one? Im currently looking through ebay, classified and have tried to find some sites but most of them are for the newer version. Im not looking for a fully restored but I decent one that is in good working order that I can do some body work on if needed....looking to spend 3,000 to 4,000..any tips? thanks
2006-07-13 09:37:52 · 6 answers · asked by The Kings 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Volkswagen
Oh and Im in Harrison Arkansas and can travel the surrounding 300 miles.
2006-07-13 09:39:35 · update #1
I aready have other cars, this is a personal preference ;)
2006-07-13 09:40:12 · update #2
To keep this simple just head over to thesamba.com and you'll find out everything you want having to do with air-cooled vw's. You'll be albe to find a nice car on there with out to much trouble, my 65 came from there for $3000: http://s51.photobucket.com/albums/f386/patrickm2213/Bug%2065/
Also local clubs and car shows are a good place to find them to, which is where my next project came from, 71 bus kombi for $1500:
http://s51.photobucket.com/albums/f386/patrickm2213/Kombis/
Forget the above post, head over there and read about them from people who actucal know these cars. Anyways good luck, there's tons of great cars out there in your price range, just pick the one you like.
2006-07-13 20:51:18 · answer #1 · answered by Patrick M 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
For $3,000 or $4,000 you should be able to find a reasonably clean, good running bug from the 60s.
I'd look for RUST--these cars have no frames, so if the floorpans or other structures are rusted, you are SCREWED, in a major way.
Also the engines are only good for tops 60,000 miles. So find one with a recent engine rebuild.
My favorite old VWs are 60's models that have had later (newer) engines installed from the 70s. This way you get more power and an alternator instead of a silly generator and 6 volt battery.
If you prefer a totally stock VW bug, go for 1967 and newer.
Also, don't plan on very good steering or brakes.
2006-07-13 20:20:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
eBay is not a good site for that. You should find one locally and see it first. I would go to www.craigslist.org and check there. Also yahoo Auto should have listings too. But check first one.
2006-07-13 16:40:11 · answer #3 · answered by Belarus94 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont' buy a VW...Bad cars...The only decision in buying a car is do you buy a Toyota or a Honda...
2006-07-13 16:42:27 · answer #4 · answered by jim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pick another car
2006-07-13 16:39:34 · answer #5 · answered by Vinny X 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hemmings.com
2006-07-13 16:39:46 · answer #6 · answered by bobsled 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋