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Mon Apr 11, 2005 3:45 pm

Here's my list. Worth every penny. Less. Way less.
66 bug 250.00
64 westy 700.00
73 super 1200.00
69 bug 200.00
69 westy 2000.00

Mon Apr 11, 2005 7:50 pm

'66 bug- $600
'66 13 window walkthrough deluxe bus- priceless

Sun Apr 17, 2005 10:03 am

60vwnewengland wrote: i can't believe i started this thread. it's so long ang i think this was one of the first things i ever posted.

Are you kidding? This is a great thread!

I am a little sad that I paid so much for my '58 bug though. I paid $1,700.00 for it.

I probably shoulda got it for nothin or close to it. I found a '64 daily driver for $1,600, but it drove away 10 minutes before I called to make my offer. . . So this guy had put $2,500.00 into it that I wouldn't have to so I thought I was getting a killer deal. It is still a long way from being ready to drive though. It looks rough, but has 3k miles on a rebuilt engine and new tires and EMPI wheels. He also put a grand into new upholstery. . .

Mon May 16, 2005 12:59 am

I bought a 73 super for $500. I then put $1500 into a new top end on the motor and heater boxes, exhaust etc,. Then another 150 in tuneups (to get my warranty) then another $400 in new electrical system, and starter motor. about $750 in stereo. That all adds up to..... wishing I had an earlier model with less rust. But seriously, when i bought the car and started the project I knew nothing, now althought i have ended up spending a bunch more money it seems i should have. I ahve learned alot. And now when i find myself the one i want I will have a motor for it. and hey fat chix aren't THAT bad.

Tue May 17, 2005 6:08 pm

You lucky West Coast bastards. Here in Iowa it takes a LOT of searching to find *any* ACVW with reasonable rust for under $4000.

My Thing was $3500. Decent price for a solid VW with good brakes, good engine, and low rust in this area.

- Scott

Thu May 19, 2005 3:22 pm

There is my girl (my avatar), and I found her on E-Bay. I ended up paying $3800 for her and she is worth every last penny too! She was born in 1980. What a great find!

Thu May 19, 2005 3:27 pm

$160 for my 67 bug no rust.

Fri May 20, 2005 4:23 am

1971 Westy - $50.00 .... and I did not over pay (seized engine, trashed interior, plenty o' midwest rust). several gallons of body filler and an engine had a respectable ride. this was 15 years ago.

1976 Westy - $3,000 - look ma no rust! (well almost)

Fri May 20, 2005 11:38 am

I paid $1,000 even for my customized '67 bug... but then I also paid $300 in back registration plus current registration and had $1300 of repair work done to it to get it legal and roadworthy again.

Fri Jul 01, 2005 1:03 pm

first vw 1977 super convert. had new paint , top and interior 5000.oo$.
Had to put put floors and carpet in did that in my new garage and had fun doing it. If i new what i was looking for i probly could of paid less. oh well, love the car. Just bought a 74 super in good shape, sat in some guys yard for two years, wanted 850 i gave him 325 and he gave me the new floor pans with it. Think i got a better deal on this one... the 77 is for sale and i start work on the 74 asap :P

Sat Jul 02, 2005 10:54 pm

1,200, and I'm about to dump around 5,000 or more dollars into it :cry:

It's defenetly worth it though, one more car saved from being chopped up :wink:

Sun Jul 03, 2005 2:09 pm

'67 bug, missouri, $1500. It was almost rust-free so i guess it's a good price, as 90% of all bugs in missouri are all rusted out at the bottom.

Sun Jul 03, 2005 2:17 pm

One owner '66 Beetle from Colorado. Rust free, great interior,ALL original.
Some paint loss after 39 years ("patina"). $3,000.

Sun Jul 03, 2005 2:34 pm

72 super - inherited from Dad. drove less than a year and totaled it.

85 golf - 2800 in 1992 2 door sunroof. Sold last year? or year before for 600. I haven't seen it on the road, makes me sad.

66 beetle - 2810 won on ebay in 2000. I beat someone out at the last minute by 10 bucks. Sorry dude. Engine rebuilt and some minor odds and ends to get it to pass inspection in MD and been driving it since.

Sun Jul 03, 2005 6:45 pm

Ummmm....

I have to add to my earlier post. $1,000 purchase price plus $2,000 to get her safe and legal again.

Back registration, total brake replacement, fuel line replacement, electrical system restored to stock, turnsignals replaced and wired in.

Sun Jul 03, 2005 6:56 pm

Oh, the amount I paid for the hulks in my yard is "undisclosed". Bought my Bus for $500 (I still owe the guy), but it came with an extra windshield and some misc parts that are brand new. Needs and engine, but it's solid, so who cares?

Tue Jul 05, 2005 11:16 am

I paid $1900...same day, motor blew.....spent another $400 on a new 1600....

Went and spent more money on Porsche stuff.....

Alot of people say I paid too much...but considering what I'm doing (replacing everything, but still use it for a daily driver)...I think I did OK.

I'm spending money on this car before I have it, lol. "Welcome to the world of VW..."

Tue Jul 05, 2005 11:46 pm

74 standard...6 years ago...850, plus about 2000 in repairs in about 3 years, exelent first bug, wish i still had it

59 rag, with suicide doors(done craptastic), 1500sp,paid 2300,, 5000 later, purty car, 1835, all white interior except grey carpet, baby blue,Bondo queen....cursed bug, sold it and was glad, cause i got...

65 bug,paid 2300, 1915 , primer grey/black, no interior,No rust,5000 later awsome lil honda killer, Sweet sistem, new front end, daily driver, put 12.ooo miles on it in 2 years, wish i still had it .......errr

62 , 1250(price included a tow from idaho, thanks kona!), Streight car, some quarter panel rot, about 1300 and rising,...very close to finished, slamed stock rat rod..

I will always have one

Sat Jul 09, 2005 1:01 pm

1971 super - hand me down $0

1972 super - 200, used the engine for a year, put it back in and sold it for 400.

just dumped 5,000 into the 71 super for porsche wheels, disc brakes, tires, 2110 parts, widened fenders, suspension, and a bunch of other little stuff.

Sat Jul 09, 2005 5:06 pm

'61 s.c.- $2500
'61 panel traded for my '61 s.c.

67 'vert- to much