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PostPosted: Tue Dec 30, 2014 6:51 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

There's a 2000 Mexican Beetle for sale on Old Bug. http://www.oldbug.com/leticia00.htm

More Information:
http://www.ebay.com/gds/Buying-a-New-Old-beetle-from-Mexico-/10000000005819265/g.html
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 06, 2015 7:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I lived in Baja for 9 months in '95, working on a TV show that was filmed in, and around Cabo San Lucas. We rented a few beetles and busses for the show. I was stoked to be able to drive a new water cooled type 2 bus, that had a Jetta motor. It was cool, however the Mexican build, is not like a German built, for fit and finish. The manual trans was not smooth. A little disappointing. I liked the look though. Higher roofline, cloth interior, metallic paint. Went to the local VW dealer and got a few sales brochures, in Spanish, of course. I'll post a few pictures soon, as the brochures are in storage... I'd still like to have one!
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 07, 2015 7:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Dana Champion wrote:
....., however the Mexican build, is not like a German built, for fit and finish. The manual trans was not smooth....!


Gearbox is made in Germany.
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 10, 2015 10:28 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Lots of nice beetles in Puerto Vallarta and Ixtapa.
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 18, 2015 5:58 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I found a 1998 Mexican Beetle in my local scrapyard last week, it had been converted to RHD..

it had been rolled and written off, shame really as it was practically rust free..

im in the UK


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PostPosted: Fri Jul 31, 2015 12:06 pm    Post subject: HELP!!! Reply with quote

Not sure what to do. I have a 1999 Mexi-Beetle. I absolutely love it. I need a bunch of small parts, ie, taillight lenses, plugs, kick panel, gas filler seal (tube cracked), etc. This is a beautiful example. It has factory A/C and all the other advantages of the Mexi's.

Can anyone help me in finding parts for this cutie? She is so close to complete it would be a shame to quit now.

-Nuke
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 31, 2015 12:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

New and genuine Volkswagen parts for late mexican Beetles (1993-2004) here:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=84077
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 31, 2015 12:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Antonio Trejo wrote:
New and genuine Volkswagen parts for late mexican Beetles (1993-2004) here:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=84077


Just out of curiosity, how long do you think we will have an availability of new parts?
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 31, 2015 12:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

mrkotfw wrote:
Antonio Trejo wrote:
New and genuine Volkswagen parts for late mexican Beetles (1993-2004) here:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=84077


Just out of curiosity, how long do you think we will have an availability of new parts?


I have no idea. When a spare part is not longer available, I search the same company that produced the original part used in the Beetle assembly line at Volkswagen of Mexico.
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 31, 2015 3:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Bruce wrote:
coolsnake88 wrote:

crusher Confused
so much money could be made

They get shipped north where they get the death penalty with no parts removed.

When you say North, you mean across the border, or just northern Mexico?

It's hard to believe the Mexican gov't, or some official, isn't getting something out of that deal. I'm sure they know the crusher is making money off the scrap metal. Hard to imagine they'd "give" him such a profitable resource w/o something in return.
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 31, 2015 4:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Back in 2003 the Mexico City govermment signed a deal with Volkswagen of Mexico, Nissan, Ford, Chevrolet and taxi drivers unions: if the driver send the old taxi to the recycling crusher, he get a bill of credit-discount for a brand new taxi, directly from the dealership showroom.

There is not any dark-illegal bussines here.
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 12, 2015 8:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Are there many Mexican made Bugs still for sale in Mexico?
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 12, 2015 9:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I really don't know. I assume you are referring to used. You can sometimes find them here in the States if you are looking for one. Antonio may be the best person to ask. In fact, I ordered parts from him. They were brand new genuine VW parts. He sent them fast and was totally honest. Priced fair too. Just in case you get want and need some parts for it.
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 12, 2015 11:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Zack1978 wrote:
Are there many Mexican made Bugs still for sale in Mexico?
Tens of thousands, if not more. Pick your colour.
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 23, 2015 11:35 pm    Post subject: id like to have some brake parts from that car. Reply with quote

LEB2 wrote:
I found a 1998 Mexican Beetle in my local scrapyard last week, it had been converted to RHD..

it had been rolled and written off, shame really as it was practically rust free..

im in the UK


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PostPosted: Thu Aug 27, 2015 12:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I did a quick search on Autotrader of Mexico, and found no air cooled bugs for sale. At this point we would need a 1990 or older car to be allowed to legally bring it into the US. Where is the fountain of air cooled Mexican bugs?
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 27, 2015 1:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

What I would call the last generation of the Air-Cooled Beetles were manufactured from Oct 1 1992-July 31 2003. (Model years 1993-2004).

These would be the Beetles with the 1600i (ACD) engine and Digifant ignition system.

You will have to wait a few more years to legally import one of these cars into the US.

As far as finding ones for sale....

Look in www.mercadolibre.com.mx, I've seen Beetles for sale there. Also check European sites (including but not limited eBay UK, eBay Germany) as they come up for sale from time to time.

I believe that OMNICAR in Germany still has zero mileage Mexican Beetles for sale.

And, of course, Antonio is the best source for these cars!
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Zack1978 wrote:
Where is the fountain of air cooled Mexican bugs?

I have exported to the US and Europe late mexican Beetles, send me a PM if you need more information.
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 16, 2015 11:35 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

LEB2 wrote:
I found a 1998 Mexican Beetle in my local scrapyard last week, it had been converted to RHD..

it had been rolled and written off, shame really as it was practically rust free..

im in the UK


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Where in the UK is that?
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 07, 2019 10:04 pm    Post subject: Mexican VW Part Availability Reply with quote

I just wanted to put in a good word about Antonio Trejo, a genuine VW Dealer Parts Department On-Line Manager from Mexico City.

As a new owner of a 2003 Mexican Beetle (air cooled), I wanted to acquire spare parts unique to the Mexican air cooled Beetle. Seeing positive feedback on "the Samba" forums about Antonio I emailed him a list of the parts in question. He responded within 24 hours with a price quote as well as answering questions on availability of technical information I felt would be critical to enjoying my Beetle.

I ordered the parts on September 29th and he immediately had the parts pulled and shipped via Fed Ex. My parts arrived this morning, just 10 days later, Mexico to the USA.

Amazing service that has earned a longtime customer. Thanx Antonio, looking forward to doing business with you and your dealership in the future.

Burly Burlile
Utah USA

As a footnote, I was pleased to see both the throttle and clutch cables sent were of German manufacture.
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