AndyC Posted May 18, 2007 Posted May 18, 2007 My missus has got her heart set on a new style Beetle and just wondering if anyone has any experience or knows if there is anything particular to look out for? Or even better if someone knows of a decent one being sold? She's looking to spend around £5-6k ish, which we reckon should get her something around a W plate or poss slightly newer. black, silver or blue, with a half decent spec. Upto 50k (lower the better obviously) but would consider upto around 60k for the right car. Thanks for any help Quote
Kev946 Posted May 18, 2007 Posted May 18, 2007 My daughter has a 1969 Karmann Carbio but very different to the latest car. From what I understand, it's a Golf underneath so should be pretty much bullit proof and well proven. Quote
AndyC Posted May 18, 2007 Author Posted May 18, 2007 Thanks Kev. You're right, a mkIV golf in drag iirc. I know VW are legendary for decent build so wasn't expecting too many problems, but you never know! How much works needed on the Karmann, or is it already done? Quote
M13KYF Posted May 18, 2007 Posted May 18, 2007 my sister had one and had no problems with it. Can't remember which model it was but they are only a golf underneath, so pretty robust. Quote
Zzzz... Posted May 18, 2007 Posted May 18, 2007 VW obtained a legendary reliability name thanks to the Mk1 and Mk2 Golf and they ride on that history, very good marketing... but I will say they are good well engineered cars ... Apart from that the driver sits in the centre of the car and has no boot and the biggest dash panel i have ever seen ... but always worth checking for any major items such as recalls http://www.vosa.gov.uk/vosa/apps/recall ... search.asp VW had a bit of an issue with O2 sensors and even issued a recal in the US I cannot remember if they did it in Europe (they don't necessarily need to ... different laws..) 1999, 2000 and 2001 model year Volkswagen Golf, Jetta and New Beetle. Engines Involved: 4 cylinder 2.0L gasoline Total Number of US Vehicles: 324,000 (85,000 from State of California) Description of Problem: Vehicles may have a malfunctioning Heated Exhaust Gas Oxygen Sensor (O2 sensor) which causes higher levels of hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide than Federal emission standards allow. Quote
Sarnie Posted May 18, 2007 Posted May 18, 2007 My missus has got her heart set on a new style Beetle and just wondering if anyone has any experience or knows if there is anything particular to look out for? Or even better if someone knows of a decent one being sold? She's looking to spend around £5-6k ish, which we reckon should get her something around a W plate or poss slightly newer. black, silver or blue, with a half decent spec. Upto 50k (lower the better obviously) but would consider upto around 60k for the right car. Thanks for any help This any good: http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/163178.htm Quote
Kev946 Posted May 19, 2007 Posted May 19, 2007 Thanks Kev. You're right, a mkIV golf in drag iirc. I know VW are legendary for decent build so wasn't expecting too many problems, but you never know! How much works needed on the Karmann, or is it already done? It's had a cosmetic repaint, so exterior is ok for now. The car is also very solid so worth spending money on it. The interior is a mess though. Horrible Ford Recaros, so we've got hold of some original US High Back Bug seats so going for a full re-trim in original VW vynyl, but black but with red piping. Then over the winter possibly a strip down and full repaint. Also got a oil leak but that's pretty common on Bugs... Quote
AndyC Posted May 19, 2007 Author Posted May 19, 2007 This any good: http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/163178.htm May be mate she's been looking on ph anyway so she's probably seen it but I'll flag it up to her anyway. Cheers dude Quote
AndyC Posted May 19, 2007 Author Posted May 19, 2007 It's had a cosmetic repaint, so exterior is ok for now. The car is also very solid so worth spending money on it. The interior is a mess though. Horrible Ford Recaros, so we've got hold of some original US High Back Bug seats so going for a full re-trim in original VW vynyl, but black but with red piping. Then over the winter possibly a strip down and full repaint. Also got a oil leak but that's pretty common on Bugs... Wouldn't mind checking out the finished job, sounds Quote
Kev946 Posted May 19, 2007 Posted May 19, 2007 It's had a cosmetic repaint, so exterior is ok for now. The car is also very solid so worth spending money on it. The interior is a mess though. Horrible Ford Recaros, so we've got hold of some original US High Back Bug seats so going for a full re-trim in original VW vynyl, but black but with red piping. Then over the winter possibly a strip down and full repaint. Also got a oil leak but that's pretty common on Bugs... Wouldn't mind checking out the finished job, sounds I'll post some pictures of the interior when done if you like. Quote
AndyC Posted May 19, 2007 Author Posted May 19, 2007 I'll post some pictures of the interior when done if you like. Nice one Kev Quote
AndyC Posted May 19, 2007 Author Posted May 19, 2007 This any good: http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/163178.htm She's clocked that one mate, just checked with her. No good cos its a 1.6. She says ta very much though Quote
Sarnie Posted May 20, 2007 Posted May 20, 2007 This any good: http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/163178.htm She's clocked that one mate, just checked with her. No good cos its a 1.6. She says ta very much though Which version is she after then? Quote
Zzzz... Posted May 20, 2007 Posted May 20, 2007 beetle RS? ( 250 units ever made...) maybe not 5 k though... Quote
holtehero Posted May 20, 2007 Posted May 20, 2007 Wasn't the RS about £50K when it came out, didn't make many either if i recall. Quote
Zzzz... Posted May 20, 2007 Posted May 20, 2007 yep 250 units to pass homologation requirements... etc... it's the only beetle i would consider been seen in... you can get a replica bodykit though... or you could go the totally girly route Quote
AndyC Posted May 20, 2007 Author Posted May 20, 2007 Nah not the RS guys, would get big time about the insurance! Besides that, she aint made of money!! She's after a 2.0 ideally, although may consider the 1.8T. Quote
Kev946 Posted May 21, 2007 Posted May 21, 2007 Our Beetle is a 1500 so has 53 bhp and top speed of 82 mph.... Quote
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