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Old 08-27-2008, 12:56 AM   #254 (permalink)
MPaulHolmes
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Michael's Electric Beetle - '71 Volkswagen Superbeetle 500000
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Originally Posted by bbjsw10 View Post
Paul, that is awesome I have always wanted a bug, plus electric powered. Drooling as I type. Wish I had the money for the one in town, great shape for a 68 and only $750 and runs/drives. Could sell the motor and alot of parts to recoup that money but don't have the $750 to start with.
That's a really good price! Our car was cheap, but there were some reasons why it was so cheap (it was really crappy, and belonged to old people that wanted it gone). I love VW's too. When I bought one about 4 years ago, everywhere I drove, little kids would always point at us. I never knew that until I drove one.

You should keep looking around until you find one abandoned that hasn't driven in a long time. Maybe you can get one for a couple hundred? Do you have anything to hawk? That's what I did to get the $200 together.

Even if the motor is gone, I hear that the transmission is often still good. Then, to fix the brakes is actually really cheap (they will probably be bad). They are pretty easy to work on if you get a good book. I have never done ANY work on ANY car in my life before this project. I didn't even know how to change the oil.
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