i need a VW Bug that runs and is in pretty good condition, but at the same time i dont want to pay an arm and a leg for one that has been restored...I would like origional equipment on the vehicle...by the way i live in VA, but i am willing to travel a couple of hundred miles to get one
2006-08-01 20:31:47 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Volkswagen
Mexico is the answer. The Volkswagen plant in Puebla, was the last to produce the beetle, and the very last one came out in 2002, in a special edition version.
Even if you buy any other model year, it will be in very good condition and will be fuel injected with catalytic converter.
Parts are widely available in Mexico and very cheap, so those cars are usually in very good conditions.
Long trip, but it's worth it if you want a collector's car. Mexico even exported this last cars to Germany as custom orders, and were pretty expensive.
2006-08-01 22:43:29 · answer #1 · answered by okar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thesamba.com and ebay.com(check the car out before you bid) are the places to look, with thesamba.com being your best bet. As well it's still summer to see if your local vw club is doing a show, there usual a couple for sale at every show.
My advise would also be to make sure you read up on what to look for when getting a bug, before you buy one. Basicly know the problem spots to look for, what your wants are, etc. As well pay the extra for the car that's solid, original, what your looking for and not just one that's cheap, not worth the money and headaches in the long run. Good Luck
And to the advice above: Most likely the mexican bug he would be able to find wouldn't meet us spec allowing them to be simple imported. These cars(as a whole) are not rare or hard to find if you know where to look. I currently own a 65 bug and a 71 bus, and would have many more if money and gf would allow it. It would be pointless to buy a cheap bug in a third world location if it'll cost you thousands to get it back to the states.
2006-08-01 21:06:08 · answer #2 · answered by Patrick M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might want to check into some of the VW collector groups on the web. My brother has had several, the most he had at one time I believe was five. A "Thing," A Carmengia, A Superbeetle, A Vanagan and a rare VW pick-up.
There are plenty of VW clubs/organization all over the country. Usually caled VW clubs.
2006-08-01 20:36:46 · answer #3 · answered by DEATH 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm in WV. I got my Beetle in 98. I honestly lucked out. The guy was going to jail and needed money for a lawyer so I only paid $1300. Bugs are getting extremely rare. The ppl that have them won't come off them and the ones that will want lots of money. I"m looking for a bus with no luck. I hope you find what your looking for
2006-08-01 20:38:13 · answer #4 · answered by kinkykiki2006 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
VWvortex.com always has a bunch for sale on the forums from very knowledgeable people. Youll find good condition ones owned by people that care about them on there. i HIGHLY suggest taking a look at it in person before buying a car though simply for safetys sake.
2006-08-01 21:33:41 · answer #5 · answered by Kyle M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WWW.TheSamba.com.........This site has it all, cars parts and etc. Go to classifieds and then click on Search, highlight the car or part your looking for and put in Zip Code and Miles if you want one that is near you. Lots of ways to navigate on the Homepage, Check it out, you will like it.......Hope this Helps.
2006-08-03 13:39:40 · answer #6 · answered by wampaskitty2001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of the time you have to tool it up yourself, sometimes you have to cannibalize parts to keep it stock. It's doubtful you can find one that's all ready to go in great condition. Get the book for the year of the one you buy so you can do the repairs yourself.
I loved my 1963 convertable!
2006-08-01 20:36:19 · answer #7 · answered by yogangel7 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mexico.
Seriously though, they were making them in Brazil for the South/Central American market long after they stopped making them in Germany. So take a Mexican vacation and come home with a bug.
You can also try Hemmings Motor News
http://www.hemmings.com
2006-08-01 20:35:15 · answer #8 · answered by pinseter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to VW's stores, like Bugformance. They have sales walls of cars for sale. Also you can asks around maybe they might know someone who is selling one.
2006-08-01 20:36:36 · answer #9 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should check out online classifieds listings like: Yahoo! Classifieds (classifieds.yahoo.com) or Craigslist (www.craigslist.org).
You could also check the local classifieds sections of the papers. A few of them are now on the internet too, like SF gate (http://autos.sfgate.com/Search.Autos.byMake.asp).
2006-08-01 20:38:44 · answer #10 · answered by domestic shopaholic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋