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Title: Looking For My First Beetle
Post by: jeep-neil on October 03, 2006, 12:41:18 AM

hey everyone im new to this forum and i am looking into buying an older volkswagen beetle. im going to tkae a look at one this week and its a 1974 beetle. i dont know too much about them and i was wondering if anyone could help me out by letting me know what to look for or any problems i should check for? an y information would be great. thanks

-neil

Title: Looking For My First Beetle
Post by: Bruce on October 03, 2006, 02:18:45 AM

rust

Title: Looking For My First Beetle
Post by: Russ on October 03, 2006, 08:32:01 AM

this guy wrote a pretty good section on what to look for.
http://www.thebugshop.org/gotech.htm (http://www.thebugshop.org/gotech.htm)

scroll down and it will say what to look for ect..
 

Title: Looking For My First Beetle
Post by: Jess on October 12, 2006, 08:46:49 PM

I have a 1971 Super Beetle for sale right now. Great shape...it's an everyday use kinda car. Many, many, many updates, additions, replacements, etc as to be expected in a car so old. Very little rust. It's in Coquitlam, BC. $4000 obo. Reliable and comfortable. Selling due to growing family. Email if you'd like more details and/or pictures. jbissonette@hotmail.com  

Title: Looking For My First Beetle
Post by: Jess on October 12, 2006, 08:48:40 PM

Just noticed the date of your posting. Hope I'm not too late!