does anyone know where i can buy a cheap classic VW beetle?

does anyone know where i can buy a cheap classic VW beetle?

i've looked on autotrader and everywhere but can't seem to find one!
any suggestions? cheers =]

Asked by: Lu @ 2009-05-31 08:18:44

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http://www.compucars.co.uk/used-cars/vw/beetle/?mi=1&ma=1000
Just type in your postcode

When Hippos Eat to Much

I doubt if you'll get one in running order for less than £2000 - they are much sought after sorry.

Now - spit

they are very hard found , and when you do the work that they need often pushes up the price well beyond the value that anyone other than a collector would be willing to pay . If you are really keen to own one look up the vw collectors web site and other associated sites for hints and info on where to purchase

Max Power says relax

They're easy enough to find, ebay's got loads of 'em. Look in the classic car section.
'Cheap' is another matter. A cheap Beetle is one which needs a lot of work doing to it and unless you're handy with a welding gun, it'll cost big bucks to put a cheap one right. Budget on at least £1500-£2000, and spend nearer £4000 if you can.

EvelynThe ModifiedDog.

there was a dealer in the north of scotland who sold beetles,, but you wont get a cheap beetle unless its in need of a restoration,,

syco noodles

In short, you won't pick up a cheap beetle any more unless it's an absolute pile of scrap. Remember, many are now over forty years old & you really need to know what you're looking at before parting with any cash.

J G

try this link. maybe the biggest aircooled VW site on the net. you can narrow down the search to closer fit your location. best to read some of the technical forums a bit before leaping into it. learn the weak spots to be looking over closely before buying. get your self edumacated! :)

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/search.php?submit=yes&keywords=beetle&type=text&stype=all&username=&yearfrom=&yearto=&pricefrom=&priceto=&model%5B%5D=Bug+-+Split+Window+-+Sedan&model%5B%5D=Bug+-+Split+Window+-+Ragtop&model%5B%5D=Bug+-+Split+Window+-+Convertible&model%5B%5D=Bug+-+Oval+Window+-+Sedan&model%5B%5D=Bug+-+Oval+Window+-+Ragtop&model%5B%5D=Bug+-+Oval+Window+-+Convertible&model%5B%5D=Bug+-+Sedan&model%5B%5D=Bug+-+Sunroof&model%5B%5D=Bug+-+Convertible&model%5B%5D=Bug+-+Other&model%5B%5D=Super+Beetle+-+Sedan&model%5B%5D=Super+Beetle+-+Sunroof&model%5B%5D=Super+Beetle+-+Convertible§ion%5B%5D=65§ion%5B%5D=1§ion%5B%5D=3&wanted=show&zip=&zipdist=0&state%5B%5D=&usaregion=&country=&sort=date&sort_order=DESC&submitButton=Search

bill f

if you're in the UK then volkszone.co.uk

if you in the US thesamba.com

there isn't really such thing as a cheap classic VW though. If it's cheap it means it needs a lot of work doing to it so be prepared to put in the money and hours!

andheartscolon69

How much horse power can you get out of a 1600 Vw engine?

Asked by: VW Guy @ 2009-05-30 23:53:02

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1,600 - it is in the model name i think

Steven

It's around 75bhp standard. Depends how long you want it to last. You could probably double that with a turbo and maybe nitrous.

GibsonEssGee

lol why would you want to imports are crap american muscle hey look at me i got a vw

meteorman77

Fully balanced and blueprinted engines can achieve up to 320bhp, with intake and exhaust mods...normally aspirated, which is amazing for such a small motor!

Zachariah

A stock 1600 will put out about 70hp. You can bump the HP up to around 100 without doing any major engine modifications by adding a different intake, two barrel carb, hi performance exhaust, Bosch 009 distributor and a hi performance coil. These mods will run you close to $1000 and still be a reliable daily driver. If you want more horse power than that you can pull the engine and have it balanced and blueprinted, change the pistons and cylinders, have the heads reworked, run a turbo, run nitrous. It's possible to get 300 hp out of a 1600, but it would only be good for maybe a dozen passes down the track.

Shane A

A stock 1600 cc make about 55 hp on a good day. with mods like dual single bbl carbs, a freer flowing exhaust and ratio rockers you might get about 10 more out of it. Go here for more info.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/

bill f

Does Volkswagon have any plans for a hybrid vehicle?

Just wondering : )
F**k you, Eric. You are quite obviously ignorant and you act like an a**hole to compensate for your pathetically small d*ck. Maybe you should walk yourself to the nearest tutoring center for illiterates considering they never taught you to read properly in the special kids inbred school you went to. If they did, I assume you would have noticed that not once in my question did I ever "complain" about non-hybrid cars- how can I when I drive one? It was simply a question.
…And by the way, eventually ALL cars, even yours or your children’s, are going to be hybrids or run on alternative energy because we do not have the resources to continue using fuel the way we do now. Lastly it is you, not I, who is the p*ssy for not wanting to take any responsibility for the environment you live in. I wish you luck in becoming an able and intelligent human being, though in your case it is probably a wasted effort.

Asked by: Pretty_Chill @ 2009-05-30 18:56:36

[Best Answer]http://www.autobloggreen.com/2009/02/02/volkswagen-to-launch-touareg-bluemotion-hybrid-in-2010/

By : KB @ 1243735400

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http://www.autobloggreen.com/2009/02/02/volkswagen-to-launch-touareg-bluemotion-hybrid-in-2010/

KB

In fact, they do. Volkswagen has made so many diesel cars, so they plan on making hybrids again. (I added the word "again" just because they made hybrids a long time ago.) They still have a great reason, though.
I recommend the Volkswagen Jetta TDI. It is fuel efficient and also turbocharged.

Deborah B

Not at the moment. And if you're worried about the environment because you are pussy you should walk instead of complaining about cars.

Eric

No hybrid. Past that
Full electric with the longest extension cord you will ever see. (the Taser-wagen) A real heart stopper.
Also another one that will run on sewage. (the Schitz-wagen). Goes like stink.
They already have one that runs on alcohol (the SchLitz-vagen). It can carry a party of people.

Best answer is usually simple

They can barely build a regular vehicle. Why would you want a VW hybrid?

p3200tmz

VW BUG QUESTIONS: I am buying a 1970's bug and had a few questions for the VW fanatics out there...?

One of my top choices is(http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/1192240595.html)
First of all, anything I should know about owning a 70's beetle?

Secondly, I was wondering how long these will run. This car already has 136XXX miles, so I need to know what they usually go to.

Also, the engine (1600cc dual port) has 40XXX miles, is this engine about to break?
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/1192240595.html

Ummm, what kind of tools/experience do you need to "tinker" with a bug?

Once I buy that book am I going to realize that you need to know alot about cars already for it to make any sense?
This is my first car, I am 16, got my liscence yesterday, I know NOTHING about cars. Do I want to take this on, or should i just get a honda? (:

Asked by: Ethan @ 2009-05-31 23:05:45

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Your link has apparently expired.
However, VW Bugs will run forever. There are parts houses (catalog and on line) with enough material available you could build a new car from the tires up. Milage on the car is meaningless - and I would seriously question that 136K as being accurate. Milage on the engine and tranny are important - but 40K on a well-maintained bug is nothing to get excited about.
First things first - you need to buy Muir's book on VWs. This is the bible. http://www.amazon.com/Keep-Your-Volkswagen-Alive-Anniversary/dp/1562614800
VW's require constant tinkering and maintenence. You don't just drive one - you live the experience. For those bitten by the "bug", the messing with the car is part of the pleasure of owning one. Don't get one if you don't like getting your hands dirty.
By the way, when my daughter was 16 I bought her a 73 Super Beetle for Christmas - I paid $250. With my direction and supervision, SHE rebuilt the front suspension (the reason the car was so cheap), front and rear brakes, and the clutch. She learned to change oil and do her own tune-ups, including the all-important valve adjustments. Later, she and I rebuilt and swapped out the engine going up to a dual-carbbed 1776. When her income was good enough to buy a new car, she sold the bug for $1200.

Michael R

Ralph Naders book on them was not very complimentary

Zimmer

Avoid buying sight unseen, especially from "C -list" too many ripoffs out there. Only purchase after seeing in person and having a mechanic inspect the car, especially one that old

not 2 B fooled

That's a pretty good deal. The only problem is that the speedometer cable is broken, which means the exact mileage can't be guaranteed. Most Beetle's are like that anyway, but having guaranteed mileage does bring up the value. It has roughly 40K on the rebuild, which is good. It seems to be for the most part stock, which is very good. You never want to buy one that's more than 20% customized because you aren't guaranteed anything. You got yourself a good find. Be sure to take it for a spin before you buy it. It is normal for them to putter and stall at idle when it hasn't been running for a day or so, but this only lasts for the first mile or so. Look for rust. Be sure to check the oil at least once a week; although they are designed to burn oil, it may burn a little extra. Have fun with it. They are very cheap and easy to keep running, and a little work will enable you to bring it to shows. Try to return it to completely stock, because that will bring the value up a bit. Keeping it stock is always very good for the value, as customizing it pretty much destroys its value.

Prime

Good questions hopefully we can match them up with some good answers.

ONE: first off, you can easily buy and replace almost all parts of a bug except the frame and, to some extent, the floor pan so your first step is to check that. If it is rusted thru or the paint is bubbling, then you are in for a lot of body work. If the frame is rusted thru or seriously weak, forget it. It is a parts car. Check the floor pans under the front seat mats and under the rear seat. Has the battery rotted thru the floor. Not a tough fix but it gives you an idea about how well the car was maintained Check the front end for evidence of a head-on. Its hard to straighten out a bug.. not impossible but tough. After that its the little stuff. The engine and tranny can always be replaced and the rest is just parts. There is one notable exception. The 73 and 74 bugs had a serious problem with drainage under the rear window on the left and right side because some genius at the factory decided that a little foam was needed inside the car to reduce drafts. The foam would clog up leaving a puddle of water and eventually body rot. It is an expensive repair... if the car has that rust think twice about it.

TWO If it is a 1970's car, 136k sounds low.. That means it only drove 4,000 miles a year. Thats on the low side unless this was someones second car. BUT.. dont worry.. with routine maint. and no disasters you can get 400 to 500k out of them. An engine with 40k is just getting started, if the oil is changed regularly and the valves are spot checked at least twice a year

THREE: Tools: Buy yourself a complete set of metric sockets, and wrenches, a $20 hydr. jack, and a set of car ramps (to help change the oil.).. thats about it for specialized tools. With those you can even change an engine. (have a hammer, screwdrivers, and pliers handy too) BUT.. your tool box should also have a spare spark plug, FAN BELT (really important), and gloves (that engine is HOT), a dozen or so extra fuses (toss those in the glove box) and most important, a HOW TO KEEP YOUR VW ALIVE type book.. (get it at a used bookstore or off eBay.. worth its weight in gold).

FOUR: Skip the honda.. get the bug.. you will not believe the people that smile and wave at you.. ... Think about it for a second.....when is the last time YOU waved or smiled at a honda?

.

ca_surveyor

Last night I, very stupidly, drove over a parking lot divider in my 2008 VW Beetle...Any info?

I looked under and saw fluid draining from a pan located near the driver side front tire. Luckily I was only a half-mile from my home and was able to drive home carefully and park it. I placed a pan under the leak and captured at least a quart of reddish fluid. In addition, during the quick trip home, the car did not start rattling or making any catastrophic noises, nor did any warning lights come in so I don't think that I caused any greater damage than the busted drain pan. My questions are:

Is the transmission drain pan located near the front, underneath the engine compartment, and near the driver side front tire?
Or, is this the engine oil drain pan? Which I would think is more toward the center underneath the engine compartment - but I may be wrong.
If there are any VW service shop managers out there - what is a ballpark guess estimation for a repair charge for the problem outlined above?

At any rate I will find out all of these answers on my own by this time tomorrow but I've been sitting around all day worrying about what may lay ahead. It seems that I never have car problems during the days and hours that automotive repair shops are open and ready for business.

Any info would be greatly appreciated...

Asked by: xvrs @ 2009-05-31 19:06:26

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based on the color of the fluid, it's transmission fluid. based on the location, it's transmission fluid as in an FWD car the engine and trans are mounted across the car rather than with it and on a VW the engine is to the passenger side while the trans is to the driver side (actually typical of most cars). you need a new transmission drain pan and fluid. you should have the car towed or you'll need a new transmission as well.

hello

Horrors!!! I feel your pain....
By all means, call a towing company ( Flat-bed only!! do not let them tow it with your wheels touching the road!)
Have them transport it to a VW Dealer. May cost a bit more but you get what you pay for. They know your VW the best.
I'm no mechanic but it sounds like you cracked the transmission housing. Don't take a chance on driving it anywhere.
On the positive side of things maybe your car insurance will pay for the damage.
Hope this helps.

fenton

You have punctured a hole in your transmisson oil pan.

Do not drive your car anymore unless you want to buy a 5000 dollar transmission for your car. You will burn it up by drving with low fluid, and god forbid, no fluid.

Tow your car to the shop.

Evil O

DO NOT DRIVE YOUR CAR AT ALL!!!! It will cost you a much greater amount of money than if you just call a towing company with a flat bed and tow it to your local VW service/dealer. Be more careful driving! It's too expensive nowadays for dumb mistakes!

DK

Please tell me you are a bug expert?

So It's hotter than hell and i need to keep my doors open to keep the house cool. Well, a bug got in and it's huge and it flies and is creepy. Of course i caught it in a tupperware and gave it a name, but now i'm just wondering what kind of bug it is and if it is poisonous or anything.



It has a long slender body, greenish wings, a ring of red/orange around it's neck, a strip of red/orange down the bottom side of his body. Two antennas on the head and what appears to be 2 antennas on it's butt too but my friend thinks they are stingers.
Also, i live in Spokane, washington if that helps. thanks.
ok... yeah i accidently put it in the wrong section sorry.

Asked by: Chelsie C @ 2009-05-31 00:23:49

[Best Answer]It's a species of wood boring beetle and they aren't stingers. It's part of their sexual equipment that they use to deposit their eggs into holes in trees.
They are totally harmless.

By : FUGLY @ 1243756290

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The fact that you live in Spokane could explain why you put this question under the Cars and Transportation category instead of, say, Science and Mathematics (i.e. entomology), or Home and Garden.

Steve Y

The only bug experts in this forum would be for VW bugs. BTW I lived in Spokane for 16 years. Loved it there.

Shane A

It's a species of wood boring beetle and they aren't stingers. It's part of their sexual equipment that they use to deposit their eggs into holes in trees.
They are totally harmless.

FUGLY

Yer in the wrong section. This is for Volkswagens. I'm a Volkswagen Type 1 expert, but not a bug expert

Prime

132.84 is how much GB?

Asked by: syed @ 2009-05-31 02:52:42

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£132.84...

Tell us what you want converting from ?

daledeighan

is is 1.32 GB

Harry

if you mean 132.84 mb into gb then it is 0.1297265625gb
dunno what the other guy was on about lol theres 1024 mb in a gb
if you mean us$ to £ then it is
132.84 U.S. dollars = 82.3099325 UK£
could do with what you want to convert tho....

Joe

Well, according to the acronym finder site
http://www.acronymfinder.com/GB.html
there are 84 meanings for GB, for which only two have a numerical sense, namely;

GBGigabyte (1024 megabytes)
and
GbGigabit (1024 megabits)

In order for your question to be correctly answered, you need to indicate the units for 132.84 and then whether you are referring to 'Bytes' or 'Bits' .

In the question you have indicated that you are seeking an answer in 'Bytes'.

It is important to specify units correctly when asking any question or answering a question (one of the basics that you should have been taught at school).

Finally, what has this to do with Volkswagen?

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