Is this a good deal?

Renier GTI · Post by **Renier GTI** » Fri May 20, 2011 11:02 am

I found this one in Junk Mail, the owner still uses it everyday. I'm thinking of going over the weekend to have a look... What do you guys think

http://www.junkmail.co.za/v-johannesbur ... EdQX201120

Warren G · Post by **Warren G** » Fri May 20, 2011 12:12 pm

it looks OK but with those fenders and bumper it does not look like a 1968 beetle

Renier GTI · Post by **Renier GTI** » Fri May 20, 2011 12:15 pm

Yup, the owner says its a 1966

Warren G · Post by **Warren G** » Fri May 20, 2011 12:24 pm

That sounds better because I have a 68 and I wish my beetle looked like that

buggyfan · Post by **buggyfan** » Fri May 20, 2011 12:53 pm

Nice buy ,does it have registration papers and valid license disk?

Renier GTI · Post by **Renier GTI** » Fri May 20, 2011 1:28 pm

68 Bug wrote:That sounds better because I have a 68 and I wish my beetle looked like that

Yes apparently its valid until July. I'm keen to get it

Post by **fig** » Fri May 20, 2011 1:33 pm

The "needs lots of bodywork" part of the ad is a concern. That blurry pic doesn't really show anything. Ru$t repairs can be very expensive.

Renier GTI · Post by **Renier GTI** » Fri May 20, 2011 1:39 pm

fig wrote:The "needs lots of bodywork" part of the ad is a concern. That blurry pic doesn't really show anything. Ru$t repairs can be very expensive.

Yea thats why I started this thread, I have no idea what these things cost.

Post by **fig** » Fri May 20, 2011 2:00 pm

Whatever you do, don't buy it without a careful inspection. Estimate the cost of bodywork repairs and then multiply by three to get a realistic idea of what the bodywork resto will cost, and that doesn't include mechanical repairs or missing parts. It's probably not as much of a bargain as it sounds.

However, if it's just dinged and not rusty, it may be a good buy. Nonetheless, a proper engine rebuild will cost about R8k, gearbox rebuild about R5k. Fittings like switches, handles, latches, locks, etc, are reproduced but must be imported.

In general when buying an old car, it's better to buy the best (likely the most expensive) one you can afford, as it's cheaper in the long run.

Renier GTI · Post by **Renier GTI** » Fri May 20, 2011 2:19 pm

Eish! I'm gonna have to make a sense able decision here

I'll have a look and decide . Thanks for the advice man.

Renier GTI · Post by **Renier GTI** » Mon May 23, 2011 9:12 am

unfortunately someone got to this beetle before me, it was sold on Friday already

Post by **fig** » Mon May 23, 2011 4:19 pm

Keep on hunting, there's lots of them out there. Take your time and don't rush into anything and you will find the right car for you.

Renier GTI · Post by **Renier GTI** » Tue May 24, 2011 9:31 am

Yea I'll definitely keep looking

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