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Allison



Joined: 14 May 2012
Posts: 3
Location: Spokane

PostPosted: Mon May 14, 2012 9:04 pm    Post subject: New to old bugs Reply with quote

Hello, I am considering buying my very first project car. I've found a 1968 almost completely original, no modification, clean title... I just love the car. They are asking $1500, doesn't run. Is $1500 too much?
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DuaneL



Joined: 02 Feb 2012
Posts: 14
Location: Spokane Valley

PostPosted: Tue May 15, 2012 8:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

that seems a bit high for a non running bug unless it has lots of new parts or something else making it special I paid that for a running 71 granted it was leaking oil from the oil cooler seals and the brakes need work
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motofly196



Joined: 23 Jun 2008
Posts: 442
Location: Medical Lake

PostPosted: Tue May 15, 2012 11:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I just sold a running/ driving 62' deluxe to a fellow member for that price....was it a deal? Yes...in this economy, everything should be a deal!! Unless it's a SUPER STRAIGHT car...and won't take it much to get running, $1500 isn't bad. But factor in that you'll need to go through the entire brake system, and unless you do the work...that can get spendy really quick for a thorough job (metal lines and rubber lines). Post some pics up to get a better estimation in the "car pics" section.

Scott
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floydismydog



Joined: 17 Sep 2010
Posts: 156
Location: Vay, ID

PostPosted: Tue May 15, 2012 5:25 pm    Post subject: I reckon it's a sickness Reply with quote

Amen. I got what I thought was a good deal on my bus at $1200 at the time (it was running, sorta) and I'm still tallying up what I put into it to make it safe and mechanically sound. Not talking body stuff either. It's easy to fall in love with a VW, but be prepared. You've found the forum though. Smile

Mitch is my mechanic

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Allison



Joined: 14 May 2012
Posts: 3
Location: Spokane

PostPosted: Tue May 15, 2012 10:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thank you very much for the info!!! I really do love this little car... but I'm sure its not the only one out there. I am going to look at it again and will snap some pics.
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