classic beetle.
27 June 2006, 11:26 AM
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classic beetle.
my wife has a niggling obsession with getting a classic beetle next. 
I told her its going to be a money pit but I think she may need to get it out of her system.
any owners out there care to comment please?
I told her its going to be a money pit but I think she may need to get it out of her system.
any owners out there care to comment please?
27 June 2006, 11:37 AM
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Ive never seen the attraction myself, but can kind of appreciate the social aspect of owning a bug.
Sometimes its best to let her get on with it and have the easy life for a while
Sometimes its best to let her get on with it and have the easy life for a while
27 June 2006, 11:44 AM
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It's this strange "but it's cute" obsession women have with VW bug's & 2CV'c etc.. best not get in the way of it... just go with the flow..... "yes dear, we'll call him Herbie"......
27 June 2006, 11:47 AM
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Owned two over a space of 7+ years, Brendan is right about the 6 volt electrics, I had mine re-wired after various disasters! They are very slow and good to learn to drive in, but the real issue (even 10 so years ago) is rust, they are riddled with it usually in places that arnt visible. Be very careful of any that have been re-sprayed. If you need more info let me know, I wo*ked on them for years!
28 June 2006, 08:55 PM
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My GF has a beetle, never any major problems in over 4 yrs.. Just needs a complete respray 
U just gotta PRAY you get a sound one! Think it is also a great deal better if it isn't a daily driver (she has 2 cars).
U just gotta PRAY you get a sound one! Think it is also a great deal better if it isn't a daily driver (she has 2 cars).
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