TheSamba.com :: View topic - Official whine about Late Model/Super and parts for sale

Fri May 18, 2012 4:14 pm

http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/3018642600.html

Quote: Rare Karmann Ghia engine!

:lol: :roll:

Sat May 19, 2012 4:12 am

Just as amusing as the upside down LHS mirror fitted to the RHS door.

Wed May 23, 2012 6:03 am

I see prices on here listed for Supers and Standard that are clearly junk. Rusted, not running or with major issues.... price the (blue) sky is the limit. Yet I see page after page of ones that are un-sold after months.

Locally I have seen one that should be listed here for $10,000 according the Samba Classified ads. This one runs and drives almost rust free, needs carb adjusted because of a local farm mechanic rebuilt... listed for $2,000 or best offer? It has some appearance issues and will need repaint. Not sure I want a Standard or another project other wise I'd be picking it up today. Another one listed locally a standard Auto Stick at $2,000 or offer?

So do these people ever sell the junk listed here on Samba? Or are they clueless the market has dropped?

Wed May 23, 2012 12:38 pm

According to the seller this is the:

"The Finest 73 Ever super beatle"

The beatle was a rare production run of what we call the beetle?

And please, can anyone tell me what the hell a "Bu Freak" is????

And why on earth is it 15000????

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1309543

Wed May 23, 2012 12:43 pm

D/A/N wrote: According to the seller this is the:

"The Finest 73 Ever super beatle"

The beatle was a rare production run of what we call the beetle?

And please, can anyone tell me what the hell a "Bu Freak" is????

And why on earth is it 15000????

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1309543

Car would look far better if the guy hadn't effed up the head lights/turn signals/etc up front... it looks like a fucking disaster on the nose. Even without those features, no way is it worth $15K.

Wed May 23, 2012 1:43 pm

I learned my lesson last year when I rebuilt / restored a classic Cushman scooter. I had some time on my hands after major surgery and thought, gee these old Cushmans like I used to drive as a kid are worth major bucks! Saw the ads for 7, 8 and 10,000 dollar plus scooters.

So I restored one. Thousands in new parts, hundreds of hours of labor. Looked darn nice.... but ads ran, no calls no emails. Sold 6 month later for almost $2,000 loss, not counting my labor. Guess what, the ads for the 7,8 and 10,000 dollar plus scooters are still up today, over a year later. Lesson learned. Asking or listing price is not selling today. Dream on boys!!!

Wed May 23, 2012 7:25 pm

Quote: According to the seller this is the:

"The Finest 73 Ever super beatle"

The beatle was a rare production run of what we call the beetle?

And please, can anyone tell me what the hell a "Bu Freak" is????

And why on earth is it 15000????

What the he*l is that thing>

Sat May 26, 2012 4:04 am

I know this isn't about a car for sale but isn't this the CREEPIEST ad ever for auto shipping? The price, the picture, everything.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1309946

Thu May 31, 2012 10:53 am

D/A/N wrote: According to the seller this is the:

"The Finest 73 Ever super beatle"

The beatle was a rare production run of what we call the beetle?

And please, can anyone tell me what the hell a "Bu Freak" is????

And why on earth is it 15000????

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1309543

It also says the gas tank was relocated to the bonnett area......Wasnt it there to begin with......

Thu May 31, 2012 1:14 pm

no gripes about the beetle as far as price wise. you can buy a coil-over lowering set up for 350 bucks, for my 03 cavalier a coil-over kit is 1,000. plus parts are easyer to get then it is to get parts for my 68 Fairlane. Course im a total newbie to the Beetle

Mon Jun 04, 2012 8:54 am

WTF? :shock:
http://tricities.craigslist.org/pts/3056203326.html

Mon Jun 04, 2012 5:53 pm

downlow68 wrote: WTF? :shock:
http://tricities.craigslist.org/pts/3056203326.html

HEY!!, these things are rare!!!! :lol:

Wed Jun 13, 2012 10:32 pm

living where i do i cant get new spares so i have to scour the uk and american sites and places like cip1 are much cheaper. the uk people all complain about quality and price whereas i hear better things about CİP1 etc

Talking of which can anyone help me find parts numbers so i can do a shipping order from CİP!---i havent got a paper copy of the catalogue. i am looking for a complete set of external rubbers for a 1973/74 superbug --black beading between wings and body)-maybe you can help me with terminology---we call them wings(the wheel covering) do you call them 'fenders'--thats a term we use for bumpers!--any help appreciated.

İ have lived all my life believing fenders were 'bumpers!

Wed Jun 13, 2012 10:50 pm

Fender beading?
http://www2.cip1.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=fender+beading&sort=7&Search1=Search

Thu Jun 14, 2012 12:53 am

another question! my 73 has chrome inserts on windsheild rubbers-does this mean i need 'cal' rubbers?

Thu Jun 14, 2012 4:25 am

pwmcguire wrote: downlow68 wrote: WTF? :shock:
http://tricities.craigslist.org/pts/3056203326.html

HEY!!, these things are rare!!!! :lol:

You tried to find a 71-72 super hood that isn't rusted out lately?
It's the one model hood that isn't sold new.

de1amo wrote: another question! my 73 has chrome inserts on windsheild rubbers-does this mean i need 'cal' rubbers?

Cal look rubbers are the ones without chrome strips.

Thu Jun 14, 2012 9:44 am

Who's talking about 71-72 hoods? The ad is for a 70 model.

Thu Jun 14, 2012 10:00 am

[quote="Joel"][quote="pwmcguire"] downlow68 wrote: WTF? :shock:

de1amo wrote: another question! my 73 has chrome inserts on windsheild rubbers-does this mean i need 'cal' rubbers?

Cal look rubbers are the ones without chrome strips.

odd my SB dont have chrome around the windshield

Thu Jun 14, 2012 10:18 am

downlow68 wrote: WTF? :shock:
http://tricities.craigslist.org/pts/3056203326.html

$100? That's nothing. When I hit a deer a few years back in my former '68, a wrecking yard over in the next town over was going to charge my insurance company $400 for a used hood. I wound up buying one from a buddy for $40 (it wasn't perfect, but good enough for what my car was, a daily driver).

Thu Jun 14, 2012 2:42 pm

downlow68 wrote: Who's talking about 71-72 hoods? The ad is for a 70 model.

Even the blind can see it's a flat screen Super Beetle hood.
Just because the ad says it's a 70 hood doesn't mean it it is.
If I take an 60s decklid and call it an 50s oval one would you believe me? :wink: