I'm looking to buy my first beetle what advice can you guy's give me? Spend figure approx 4k. Not looking to do any work so need to know which better 1200/1300 etc and what else to look out for.
hi , rust would be the enemy
theres a series of videos here that might help you...http://www.volkszone.com/VZi/video.php?do=viewdetails&videoid=12
theres a series of videos here that might help you...http://www.volkszone.com/VZi/video.php?do=viewdetails&videoid=12
For €4k you should easily be able to pick up a very nice car. Look out for dodgy repairs, rust on heater channels (conduits that go the length of the cars cab that double as the cill) and make sure all the engine's tinware is in place, for a start. Best thing to do is to get someone who knows a thing or two about beetles to come along with you and guide you. Where in Dublin are you?
Welcome to Eircooled. For 4k you should definitely get a good bug. Keep an eye on donedeal. It's updated regularly. Any idea of what kind of beetle you're after? Early or late or maybe 1302/3? If you're not sure I'd suggest you hang around here for a bit and get some more knowledge. You'll find plenty more 1200 beetles than 13's but obviously the 13 are slightly more powerful.
"What else to look out for?"
Rust, Rust, Rust.
Check heater channels, door pillars arround windows etc. Stay away from newish paint jobs. Unless there's detailed pics a paint job is usually hiding a multitude of sins!
Ask as many questions as possible. Don't be afraid it might sound stupid and DO NOT fall in love with the first one you view.
Good luck
"What else to look out for?"
Rust, Rust, Rust.
Check heater channels, door pillars arround windows etc. Stay away from newish paint jobs. Unless there's detailed pics a paint job is usually hiding a multitude of sins!
Ask as many questions as possible. Don't be afraid it might sound stupid and DO NOT fall in love with the first one you view.
Good luck
Get somebody experienced to view it for you, I don't mean your uncle that did the ring of Kerry in one in '78, somebody that really knows them inside out.
€4k is a good budget, do you have a particular style or type in mind?
€4k is a good budget, do you have a particular style or type in mind?
Welcome along, as the lads say 4k will get you something decent. If you can get yourself over to Stillorgan next wed evening for the Dublin meet pop along. I find its better to get advice when people can actually physically show you what to look for.
I would agree, get yourself over there. We can show you the bad points and what to look over. But as Justin said,
get someone who know's these cars. I would look at the UK or Europe too. Only €50 to vrt it. Just look out for rust
specialy due to rust, but also look out for filler. Makes sure the lines are nice and straight, and the gutters aren't full of filler.
If your buying a newly painted car, I would want photo evidence. You've got a nice budget, you'll get a solid car. That
might need a bit of work over the years, which is the joys of a classic car.
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/vintagecars/1280529
Don't know anything about this car, but looks nice. Would want photo's.
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I'm in Stillorgan, conduits and tinware! think I better take my time I have'nt a notion do I found one in Belfast its a 1200 http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/classic-car-page.php/carno/92491
Thanks, guess i need to study a bit more before i buy. Really wanted a 12 dont want to have much work to do.
Yeh we'll all be wearing matching hoodies and t-shirts
. Don't be shy if you do come next week, come straight over we don't bite. :butcher:http://www.eircooled.com/deforum/showthread.php?3883-Dublin-Members&p=73035#post73035
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i spoke to this lad hes haveing work done before sale and its in your budget http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/vintagecars/1279617
traxxpm, theres a decent looking 72 1300 on gumtree belfast. £1495sterling. if it didn't need much work then would be well within budget
Hi,
Don't no if you got a beetle yet but the is a nice 67 on Carzone for 4k. Looks nice with some nice bit and bobs. http://www.carzone.ie/search/Volkswagen/Beetle/201018197854939/advert?channel=CARS
Robbie
Don't no if you got a beetle yet but the is a nice 67 on Carzone for 4k. Looks nice with some nice bit and bobs. http://www.carzone.ie/search/Volkswagen/Beetle/201018197854939/advert?channel=CARS
Robbie
I recognise the car, can't put a name to it?
Looks nice, Padraig has a nice one on here for sale. Think its more money, but a very nice car.http://www.eircooled.com/deforum/showthread.php?4463-1974-bug-FOR-SALE
Stretch the budget and haggle hard!