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glutamodo 
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 Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2016 11:01 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic |
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Whatta' ya expect for $27,000?  |
Wouldn't it be nice if you could knock 10% off the price for every inaccuracy you find in an ad... some of these things might actually be affordable that way.
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60ragtop
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| Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2016 11:14 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic |
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if you did that there would be no market, they would have to pay you to take it off their hands 
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I've restored a large number too, but I don't toot my horn quite as loud.
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maybe he just snapped cause his car sucked  |
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117harv
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SBD
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| Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2016 12:25 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic |
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The ad says, "The wide bought some really expensive roof rack..." I assume he's referring to his wife?  I'd likely be ducking & running if I called my wife that.
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hitest
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| Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2016 3:54 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic |
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The ad says, "The wide bought some really expensive roof rack..." I assume he's referring to his wife? I'd likely be ducking & running if I called my wife that. |
If he considers his wide's roof rack expensive, at least that explains the JC Whitney bumpers and cheap-out stuff elsewhere for a sunroof price. The taillight placement sticks a fork in it.
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60ragtop
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| Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2016 6:23 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic |
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http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1999820
ground cable for a VW? seems someone threw some tail gate parts into the mix
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Certified Mechanic by the State of Michigan in 1977
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I've restored a large number too, but I don't toot my horn quite as loud.
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SBD
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| Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2016 7:05 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic |
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 Uh, yeah. That doesn't look right. 
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sportin-wood
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| Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2016 8:55 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic |
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Uh, yeah. That doesn't look right. |
Remind me not to hire this guy as a mechanic.
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Sharp64
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| Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2016 5:28 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic |
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http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1965233
Not so much as a whine about price but the statement; " Interior liner and 2 dents only work that is needed. Perfect for the serious collector".
In just one picture, I see horribly fitting cheap covers that need the padding replaced. Cheap door cards. Seat framed banged all to hell. Carpet on left of driver appears to be fraying like crazy. Missing glove box latch. Inner window scraper is toast. Incorrect steering wheel color. Incorrect horn ring. Rear bumper is devoid of chrome it appears. Cal look rubber.... Where do people get their rating system?
Granted, not actually a bad car, but to rate it a 1 and say only the headliner and a couple of dents need to be done for the serious collector is a bit off base.
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wcfvw69
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| Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2016 7:36 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic |
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I see a $3-4 grand car "if" it's never been hit front or rear and is rust free. It would be an excellent foundation for a restoration if that's the case. At the price point the seller is listing it at, it should have a good paint job, fresh interior and good mechanicals.
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bigdog1962
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| Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2016 10:54 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic |
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$500 each....is that for real?
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1993793
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67ctbug
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| Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2016 1:55 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic |
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EDIT: deleted, Posted about the wrong guy, sorry VWguru 
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| ...or the PO envied the terrorists' bus in "Back to the Future". |
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| Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2016 8:33 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic |
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Tom is the Mark Tucker of the VW toy world. |
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lojoma
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| Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2016 8:21 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic |
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The ad says, "The wide bought some really expensive roof rack..." I assume he's referring to his wife? I'd likely be ducking & running if I called my wife that. |
If he considers his wide's roof rack expensive, at least that explains the JC Whitney bumpers and cheap-out stuff elsewhere for a sunroof price. The taillight placement sticks a fork in it. |
Trying to learn: What sticks out about the bumpers and tail lights? |
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Sharp64
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| Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2016 8:24 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic |
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Taillights are too high and the bumpers have black rubber/plastic seals between the overrider and the bumper blade. OE VW bumpers had a more precise fit so they didn't need spacers.
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Sharp64
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| Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2016 8:26 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic |
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| Most likely... you should see his other ads. They are bad, like really bad. |
Bad as in price? I didn't find most of his other ads that unreasonable? Didn't look at all, just the toys.
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67ctbug
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| Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2016 2:41 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic |
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Oh sorry, wrong guy vwguru and vwuguy look very similar on my phone. This guy doesn't look too bad. Great now I feel bad  Now I'm gonna edit that post...
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| ...or the PO envied the terrorists' bus in "Back to the Future". |
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67ctbug
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| Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2016 9:34 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic |
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Seems a little high to me...
http://nh.craigslist.org/pts/5912522868.html
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SBD
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| Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2016 10:04 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic |
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That one's ready to drive!
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