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Is this a good deal?
Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 11:02 am
by Renier GTI
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
Re: Is this a good deal?
Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 12:12 pm
by Warren G
it looks OK but with those fenders and bumper it does not look like a 1968 beetle
Re: Is this a good deal?
Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 12:15 pm
by Renier GTI
Yup, the owner says its a 1966
Re: Is this a good deal?
Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 12:24 pm
by Warren G
That sounds better because I have a 68 and I wish my beetle looked like that
Re: Is this a good deal?
Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 12:53 pm
by buggyfan
Nice buy ,does it have registration papers and valid license disk?
Re: Is this a good deal?
Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 1:28 pm
by Renier GTI
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
Re: Is this a good deal?
Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 1:33 pm
by fig
The "needs lots of bodywork" part of the ad is a concern. That blurry pic doesn't really show anything. Ru$t repairs can be very expensive.
Re: Is this a good deal?
Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 1:39 pm
by Renier GTI
fig wrote:The "needs lots of bodywork" part of the ad is a concern. That blurry pic doesn't really show anything. Ru$t repairs can be very expensive.
Yea thats why I started this thread, I have no idea what these things cost.
Re: Is this a good deal?
Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 2:00 pm
by fig
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.
Re: Is this a good deal?
Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 2:19 pm
by Renier GTI
Eish! I'm gonna have to make a sense able decision here
I'll have a look and decide . Thanks for the advice man.
Re: Is this a good deal?
Posted: Mon May 23, 2011 9:12 am
by Renier GTI
unfortunately someone got to this beetle before me, it was sold on Friday already
Re: Is this a good deal?
Posted: Mon May 23, 2011 4:19 pm
by fig
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.
Re: Is this a good deal?
Posted: Tue May 24, 2011 9:31 am
by Renier GTI
Yea I'll definitely keep looking