Why You Should Buy a VW Beetle (As Your First Classic or as an Addition to Your Garage)

If you are considering purchasing a Bug, this video is for you. My hope is to persuade you to pick one up if you are on the fence. These truly are fantastic cars, with a great community behind them. They're still one of the more affordable ways to get into the automotive hobby. Watch the entire video and let me know if you agree, disagree, or if I should have added anything else.
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[@brianchisnell1548]

1975, my first car was a '64 bug. Paid a hard earned 500 bucks for it. Got me off of my 10 speed! My Dad got me the idiot book and I did all my maint. Great car. Took it on a 900 mile road trip with a buddy in '76. Never had a worry. 40 years later, I have another '64 sunroof bug. Bone stock. 300 miles on a tank of gas. I only use valvoline VR -1, 30 wt. These engines need zinc. Secure an owners manual for your car, as it has many procedures and tons of info. My reliability comes from all stock German parts. No China or Brazil stuff. 28 PICT-1, big cap dizzy, Pierburg pump. All restored to brand new from the the Samba guys. I had my stock radio converted to AM,FM and aux input. Samba. This car will be with me till the end. Cheers from West Texas!

[@NoTraction]

Awesome story! Yup good parts last, do valves every oil change and make sure you have some zinc and they’ll almost never leave you stranded. Jealous you could drive all 4 seasons there, salt kills cars up here in northern illinois.

[@RoyalDogmeat]

My first and only car is a VW Beetle. Got it at 17, 19 now. Adore that little guy, he’s like a friend. Picked him up for $2.5k. He was a driver but needed a lot of work before he could be considered reliable

[@christopher4162]

2.5k is a steal… where I am it’s impossible to find one under 4.500€ :-(

[@luigi55125]

Got my 68 for $3k running and driving, but desperately needed work. Was also eight years ago.

[@denizkilic6022]

This is the exact same story as mine, even the price and ages are the same! Previous owner cheated the inspections, the car had absolutely no parts in good condition, even the steering wheel was cracked in two underneath its cover and was being held on by freaking duct tape!

[@MistaGabagool]

I’m gonna get one as my first car in a few years

[@AidenBrown429]

They used to be that cheap but now a good one is 10k😭

[@jendel42750]

YES! I like what you said about building a VW "almost entirely out of a catalog." I recall an article series in "VW Trends" magazine many years ago. The series was called, "Project Mail-Order Resto-Custom." In it, they revamped a Polar Silver '57 'Oval using almost ENTIRELY catalog-available components. If you look around today, that fact still holds true. AWESOME POST!

[@socaljarhead7670]

Oval window parts are prohibitively expensive these days. 3 grand for an early oval hood is fairly common.

[@jendel42750]

@@socaljarhead7670 YIKES!

[@JBrantley728]

I currently own a 1973 super beetle I’ve had it for about five years and I’m still trying to get it back together so I can finally enjoy driving it and this video has definitely inspired me some I’m even debating on daily driving it once I get it together to bad i live in Wisconsin and the winter would not be a good idea

[@NoTraction]

Make it your "good weather" driver. Rust is a pain. Im from the midwest too and salt just destroys these cars, if you can avoid winter driving, I would.. but i also get cars were meant to he driven, and rust is fixable if you stay on top of it. Either way, I love seeing other beetles on the road! I say get her mechanically good and work on other aspects of the car as they come up/when you have the time (or funds) to do so!

[@notenoughram3312]

@@NoTraction i agree, im from finland so its probably worse here (never been to the US)

[@stephanieadkins9369]

Well once you get it running drive 🚗 it daily and have some fun

[@Devin_Stromgren]

@@notenoughram3312 While I've never been there, thanks to a couple KZbin channels I watch I know a bit about the weather in Finland, and believe it or not the North Central portion of the US has about as severe of winters as you. The rest of our country doesn't know the meaning of the word winter though.

[@notenoughram3312]

@@Devin_Stromgren yeah i guess

[@dbroenen]

I and many others can relate to your affinity for vintage, air-cooled VWs. My fleet includes '62 Ragtop (40 hp), 2 x '67 Beetles (projects), 3 x '69 Beetles , '69 Bus, '72 camper...love 'em all!

[@bobtoto4750]

Got any extra engines?

[@dbroenen]

@@bobtoto4750, that's a popular question these days. Especially, when one seeks a good, dual-relief, magnesium alloy case. Hopefully, the supply of good cases will open up once again. Best of luck to you.

[@smokepeddler]

I had a 69 bug in high school. I'm 48 and bought a baja 4 years ago and built a 2110cc for it. I just recently bought another 69 bug.and am building a 1904cc motor for it. I forgot how much fun these cars are. I will always have an old aircooled vw from now on.

[@spacey7865]

Sweet, straight to the point, and with real experience behind the wheel of bugs. Great video!

[@HereInPA_Hagen]

I had a 1969 and then a brand new 1973 Beetle. Now at 70 years old, I realized I just had to have another. Now I have a restored 1972 Super Beetle. SO much fun to drive.

[@dbroenen]

Fun to read how your love for VWs is still strong!

[@tonymatheson8122]

My first car was a 1956 VW oval rear window bought it in 1970 for $500NZ did my own servicing keep it for 4 years. A great car loved the air-cooled exhaust noise. Missed it now. Niced to see them around running.

[@General_Eisenhower1945]

Id argue a Willys CJ2a is a good first start for a classic car. Reliable, easy to work on, and still easy to get parts for.

[@miker4133]

This is a very practical review, Now I am thinking about getting a classic VW Bug. Thanks for this very practical video.

[@NoTraction]

Thank you! Get one, you won't regret it! Worst case you keep it for a year or two and as long as you don't overpay, you should be able to let it go for what you have into it.

[@miker4133]

@@NoTraction Thanks, You seem to have a lot of great knowledge about Bugs!

[@mark99k]

It's crazy to think these still-running beetles from 60 years ago are worth so much. I bought my first bug in the mid-1960s, 13 years old, for $275. I still miss it. Oh and the 'Idiot' book: indispensable!

[@ٴ-ق1ت]

My dad just recently bought a avocado green '61 beetle with a narrow beam and snowflake tailights for $4k. The 1600 engine that was going to be placed in it is currently being repainted and stuff but just looking at it in general makes you smile.. Had the same experience 7 years ago with his 70s bug

[@gk77stuff51]

This video is spot on i love my bug. I have a 1972 bug and also in my garage I have a aston martin db7 vantage but smiles per mile my bug wins hands down.

[@JMKGarage]

I completely agree... I bought a '66 Beetle myself last summer and found myself driving it more than any of my other vehicles. Even often squeezed my whole family (pregnant wife + 2 kids) into it to drive places rather than taking our SUV or truck. The whole family and everyone we drove past was smiling... tons of character and gets more attention than any exotic car. Here's a video of mine... kzbin.info/www/bejne/bavQoYl4h56Sgrc

[@RealSpawnBrick]

Hey, thanks for all the information on Beetles! Soon I'm going to buy a frame with original wheels and body for 800 bucks, needs lots of interior and exterior work and has no motor but It'll be my first car!

[@NoTraction]

That's awesome! You'll learn a lot. Cant wait for there to be another vw on the road. Welcome to the community!

[@CreachterZ]

I loved my ‘66 bug. The only reason I wouldn’t use one for around town driving is safety. Even in a small accident, you’re hitting metal and probably dead.

[@JoeHeine]

My uncle had 3 bugs and a bus. I couldn't understand it as a kid. Now I do.

[@humanitarianhero]

I've got two red beetles! And I love them sooo much! I've learned so much in your vlog.

[@NoTraction]

That's awesome! What years? Blue is my favorite on bugs, but red is a close second

[@kylelopez629]

When I got my first car, I will take this to the next level

[@ogtimmy2355]

I’ve been a muscle car guy all my life and am about to sell my Hellcat and get into the classic beetle world.

[@NoTraction]

That’s quite the change😅 IMO I still need something fast(ish) for when I get an itch (not to say you can’t make a beetle fast) but beetles are super fun regardless. Even stock there’s just something fun about ringing them out and not getting a ticket for it haha. They make awesome grocery getters/Sunday drive vehicles

[@montgomeryscott8662]

I own a 1995 fuel injection beetle and i love it is fun to drive, and you are right about the car.

[@michaelyoung1901]

I also have two. A 74 standard and a 73 super. WAY FUN TO DRIVE. I USED TO HAVE A RAIL I BUILT FROM SCRATCH.

[@ImissSaganCarl]

Excellent video. Thank you so much. I remember my Dad's 1964 beetle which he had in the late '60s and early 70's. I was a kid and I remember all the external and internal details to this day.

[@thebluetardis]

Well it is my first car. It’s a 74 model year and I’m in love !

[@Pantosoft]

hey i just discovered your channel and i have to say that you are really talented!

[@NoTraction]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@ronsre-creations5289]

Hi, new sub. Liked your video and I agree with it. Your spot On ! I have a 73 SB Orange. Great vintage rides. Thumbs Up !

[@NoTraction]

That's awesome man! Thanks for taking the time to comment! Do you have an instagram? I need some more super beetles in my feed

[@spacepeanut8993]

New subscriber, so glad I stumbled upon this video! I had one and sold it, it was a great little car but it went to the right home (Father/Daughter bonding type thing with her first car). Now I need to find another one in Northern Michigan with solid floorboards! Wish me luck 🙂

[@manuelzabdiel4991]

I bought my first car at 18, is a 69 beetle, i cant wait till it gets here on PR

[@onewagonho]

Thanks for your video. It's Christmas and I have been on the edge about buying a Beetle to take to Cars and Coffee's and other VW Shows in Nor Cal and you pushed me over that edge. I'm calling the guy tomorrow to see it if it's still available.

[@NoTraction]

Did you end up getting it?? If not, I still recommend one!

[@onewagonho]

On the 26th I am driving down to So. Calif to look (Buy) it and drive it home about 475 miles. The owner is a Master VW Mechanic and says it's in great condition to drive home.@@NoTraction Thanks for asking.

[@onewagonho]

One week from today I am driving down to So. Cal to make a deal and trailer it home. It only has 16,000 miles!!! I am MORE than excited! @@NoTraction

[@subiludo1928]

Currently looking at saving for a beetle shell to fix. They're so expensive (for me) but I love em

[@NoTraction]

Keep an eye out! Good deals are still out there. But, yes it's still a lot of money regardless. Good luck in your search!

[@66Bunn]

One of my all time favorite cars. I know nothing about building engines, restoring cars...but this video makes me want to try with a classic VW Beetle. "Think small" :-)

[@NoTraction]

My advice, buy a decent driver. Work on stuff when it breaks. If you buy something relatively stock, you can find an article/video on how to replace/fix said issue 99% of the time. When I got my fist car (the nova in the bg) I couldn’t change a tire, now I can do pretty much anything besides complex electrical work. That’s about 10 years of working on my junk whenever it needed something or I wanted to upgrade something. As the saying goes, it takes about 10k hours to master a skill. The good thing with cars is you don’t need to be a master. It’ll be intimidating at first, but you’ll build up the confidence and know how to a point where you start trusting your abilities and will take your car pretty much anywhere. There’s almost always a way to limp a car home or to a shop. Good luck! Hope you end up with one, they’re great fun little cars.

[@tonygreen8628]

Got my 4th beetle for £175 but it was a bare rolling shell, it sat in my garage for 20 years, then I got it out and rebuilt it into the Red Baron , I built the engine myself which is 1835cc full race with a Kennedy clutch and a race gearbox, all done in 3 months by myself, sprayed the body shell in red metalflake, and yes it’s a daily driver and lives outside.

[@tonygreen8628]

And yes it’s reliable and oil tight, total cost including the car £3.000

[@iambryce]

Can you make a video covering the pros and cons of having a classic bug as a first car? I've been looking at a couple for a while under $1500 running and driving

[@mondospeedy3089]

Not going to happen maybe a late 70’s and poor shape for $1500 I have 66 for about 8k and it has disk brakes all around, new transmission, new motor new front beam and more. In California these cars are just going up in price.

[@thearchivistofold]

I bought a running but needing love 1973 Super for $1800. Just had my first major issue pop up with valve adjustments being off. It’s been so easy to work on it’s like a dream

[@russlehman2070]

IIRC, the recommended interval for valve adjustments was 6,000 miles. It's important to keep them in adjustment, as you can burn a valve or valve seat if they get too far out of adjustment. Fortunately valve adjustment is pretty easy to do. Buy new valve cover gaskets. Don't try to re-use the old ones (I learned this the hard way. Oil all over the place.

[@67VWForever]

I paid 2,000 for my patina 67 bug and I'm fully restoring it all the way besides paint because it has a company logo on the door from 30 years ago mine will have a narrow beam only 2" and Porsche 4 lug 2 liter wheels and Disc all 4 corners ,I'm in Cali and the car came from Nevada to Texas to Cali... really no rust I only replaced the luggage tray and passenger floor ..

[@pierosanchez6839]

I'd love to have a rad bug as my daily. Actually I'm looking for one. Great video man

[@dylanfoley3827]

I am 14 and my 1st car is a 74 beetle luxury edition and I am restoring it myself

[@NoTraction]

Man that's awesome. Never get rid of it or you'll kick yourself in the future. My first car was a '69 nova, that I still own. Kind of a father son project with my Dad. So many memories made with that car. Hope your beetle brings you the same joy/memories I have with my first car!

[@dylanfoley3827]

I’ll keep it forever and a nova is a sweet car man just seeing my car brings me joy

[@dylanfoley3827]

And I’m putting a 180 horse power motor in it and an upgraded trans. It’s in rough condition but it can be fixed

[@saturupiah5940]

Decent Bugs in Australia now go for $30-40k.

[@mondospeedy3089]

Love the bug, I have a 59, and a 66, the 66 is for sale. In California

[@wordreet]

Beetles are super simplistic cars to maintain. So, like many cars, if your Beetle is in good condition and serviced properly, it'll be as reliable as any car out there.

[@wordreet]

@@julianricky1720 OMG, 🤦‍♂ that shop is fkn useless! Like I said, it's the simplest of cars! One carburettor, 4 spark plugs, points and a coil to make the spark and that's it! No computers. Ah, that's prolly why the shop couldn't fix it! No bloody skills apart from plugging a lap-top in! 🤦🏼

[@aspiepunkheatherl.6683]

Someday want a Baja Bug...

[@leelogston3147]

I have often said that a classic Beetle should be everyone’s first car, period.

[@benbob6988]

I got a ‘71 fastback type 3 as my first car. Worth it

[@ALPALGaming4Ever]

I’m crazy for old bugs, i plan on getting one in the near future.

[@lolaoye2892]

Thank you.......... Cannot wait , so excited about the electronic beetle☺

[@richlijacanacua]

Very nice review. It is true Volkswagen Beetle is a very practical car and very dueable. It is proven and tested until in this new generations.

[@tomstamatakos8027]

Great video, thank you! Enjoy those Bugs😁👍

[@adamlyman8293]

Firstly, you don’t buy a Beetle for the speed. Beetles are very reliable if you take care of them. I had a ’70 VW Bus and then a ’73 Super Beetle in the mid-late 1980’s. Both of them stole my heart. Every bit of spare money went into buying random upgrade parts. Wish I had the Super Beetle now to use a weekend driver.

[@MarkLoves2Fly]

Yeah, us VW owners are usually pretty chill! ✌😁

[@carkingspot]

Great video. I’ve got a ‘71 Super Beetle (clementine orange)

[@joshuaduck5430]

My first car I bought myself is a 1968 VW beetle I bought it for $1300 running condition is Georgia bulldog themed

[@losebjughashvili8465]

Many people who own VW beetles, don’t actually know the charm of owning a real VW beetle. More than most, have never had, heard or driven a proper VW , original engined car. And lemme tell you why. Back in the day…80s and 90s….they were almost giving Beetles away. And The salvage yards were full of them. So, finding ORIGINAL good German parts was a thing. Jump ahead 40 years. Now, every part you buy is Chinesium, or if your really lucky Brazilian. We didn’t put Subaru engines in our beetles. Some people were hopping them up, but in my area. That was expensive. So, two things. The expense of making more HP, and stopping it….combined with gas economy. We all opted for stock. Because you could fix your stock bug with junk yard parts for a few dollars. And they retained the drivability, economy, and the charm. Now….it’s cheaper, to build a 3 liter Brazilian bubble case, stroker. Than to build an original German engine. So now you have 200 horsepower, and a rhino case transaxle, and four wheel disc brakes, and a turbo. Out the door went the charm of 53 hp. And going across country with that. Drum brakes, 25 mpg. And all that made the car great. So, I watch a bunch of channels. No one shows how to build a 40 hp original engine. No one shows how to retain the original fuel injection of a 69 fastback. Hell, no one even understands the car came with a thermostat. You mights as well buy a Corolla. Because if the car……looks like a beetle. But it has a 4 wheel drive bronco chassis and a V8…. Does not make it a beetle.

[@johnsheetz6639]

That car looks so familiar where are you filming? I mean the patina one in the thumbnail.

[@NoTraction]

I live on the Illinois/Iowa Boarder, in the Quad Cities to be more specific. If the sun is out and there's no salt on the roads, I usually drive that one to run errands/commute.

[@slomango7927]

I have a turbo 73’ super beetle it’s a blast! Ohh and I’m your 1000 subscriber!!!

[@NoTraction]

Thanks Man! I HAD to sub back, because weirdly enough, I just saw your post on the turbo vw fb page with your car, and then saw the thumbnail of your most recent video. I'm hoping to turbo the patina one sometime mid next year

[@slomango7927]

@@NoTraction awesome man I replied on my video to some of your questions. Hit me up if you need anything or have any questions. I’m far from a expert but have learned through experience and mistakes lol

[@NoTraction]

@@slomango7927 Will do. Typically how I learn too lol. Thanks again!

[@joshuas.8239]

Why do you look like Seth Rogen?

[@rarebreed6703]

I really enjoyed your video. I wanna get a lowered patina bug like yours but need to sell my modified jeep wrangler first. Would like to see a video on the patina bug and the nova.

[@NoTraction]

Weird, I just bout a TJ a few months back for the winter😅 Going to try and be better about posting once it warms up and the salt is off the roads, probably mid - late April. Keep an eye on marketplace for the best deals, the samba is a good site too, but usually harder to find stuff local-ish and usually a bit more of a premium on price.

[@kaksidaksi3455]

Im going to get this as my first car my dad has owned 15 beetles so hes going to help me :)

[@popsboatsnhotrods]

Good video ! Thanks

[@lenny108]

6:59 check out this car on the left, amazing, looks like from 1920

[@aaron69av]

I’ve had a 1969 longer than I’ve been alive. I bought it in 2005. It’ll never be for sale.

[@peterbobby99]

Great video, very informative.

[@ByronTexas]

I bought my '73 for $1,700 years ago and (stupidly) drove it home with no brakes. I hate myself for selling it.

[@troywilson773]

From what I noticed if you have a fairly good shape beetle and you wanted to re paint it, you either do original color or if you wanted to change the color you would have to take out the interior so it matches aswell. Would you agree with that statement?

[@josephhitchcock3381]

Thanks for this video I'm considering a Super Beetle.

[@NoTraction]

They're awesome! I like them, some people dont like the supers. But you can get a really clean one for cheap (at least compared to pre-68's and i see '68s+ starting to go up too)

[@socaljarhead7670]

“A fool and his money” is how I feel about post-‘67 Volkswagens. Hardcore people like myself hate them more than Palestinians hate Jews.

[@sirernest7]

I like that .you dont own a vw,a vw owns you 😁

[@NoTraction]

I don't make the rules🤷‍♂️

[@theodoreolson8529]

Too right.

[@sirernest7]

@Tony Green bad assery

[@nickmyatt]

Love the video. But your prices and price reality is definitely location specific. For instance in Northern California where I live 5k would get you a huge mess or a decent roller lol

[@NoTraction]

Very true! I should preface is by saying Midwest price. Prices have went up quite a bit in the past year alone. Everything a little more in Cali too haha

[@losebjughashvili8465]

5:30 there are rolls Royce’s, Lamborghini, Toyota Corolla, sand rails, jeeps, 3 three wheelers. ….and then there’s a beetle.

[@hobbyautobodyfun9315]

And you have your friendly neighborhood, Bug macanic, Painter electrician, you name it I can do it

[@bontymcrae5022]

I love bettles

[@bontymcrae5022]

Cool cars

[@losebjughashvili8465]

2:01…..nope. Neither of my cars weep oil. Because I built them correctly. Lemme ask you a question. Have you ever went to a new car stealership and saw each car with a disposable cat box under the engine? And if you had….would you buy the car? So, what makes you think a properly built VW engine leaks oil?

[@donjuwann5868]

I have a 79 convertable all orginal,30,000 mile been stored for the last couple years,extra parts,now won't start probably carb all gunked up just lost interest,bet it would have been a lot of fun

[@NoTraction]

That or bad gas! Wouldn’t be to pricey to pay someone to get it going if those are the only issues. Definitely relate to losing interest. I try to keep my stuff drivable or it’ll sit for years too😅

[@donjuwann5868]

@@NoTraction yup everything original 30,000 spent most of its life in the garage,old man I bought it from would start it in garage just to hear it run,noone around mid michigan works on air cooled engines I guess

[@richardbooth4573]

used to be you could get a good 68 for 800. but now you wont find one for less than 10k

[@tsgibson91]

How about at the end of the day?

[@dbroenen]

Your turquoise with patina Beetle looks almost identical to my '62 Ragtop. Which year is yours? It looks like it just might be the same.

[@NoTraction]

Man I wish mine was a ragtop! It took me about 4 years to find this patina style within a 4 hours radius of where I'm at. Whenever a ragtop came up it was either to nice, or had patina but the price tag of a restored one lol. Mines a '61! Do you have an intagram where you post pics of your cars? Always looking to add more vws to my feed.

[@dbroenen]

@@NoTraction Thanks for the reply. You can message me on Twitter, @empirebuilder11. Sorry, no Instagram, but I'll be happy to share pics via other means. I'm curious whereabouts are you in the midwest. I'm originally from the MSP/St. Paul, MN area. My first car was a '67 Beetle which was so rusty that the fenders were held on by cabinet door hinges and sheet metal screws. The Winter salt-covered roads ate these and many other cars alive.

[@dbroenen]

@@NoTraction ...smaller glass taillights, I should have caught that. '62 went to larger, plastic taillights.

[@NoTraction]

@@dbroenen Darn, Twitter is the only one I don't have. I live like right on the boarder of IL/IA. Winters are rough here, hence why it took so long to find something decent. My orange one could use new floors someday from it's use a daily in the 70/80s. But yeah the salt here is rough. I keep all my "toys" stored once they start throwing salt down. My newer civic, which is only 3 years old is already starting to show signs of surface rust from the winters underneath from being here. And being a car person, I wash it more than the avg person would.

[@dbroenen]

​@@NoTraction​ If you have an Facebook page for your channel, I can post 'em there. Alternately, if you have an email address for your channel, I can sent pics there. As for the salt, I know what you mean. I was impressed you scored a clean '61. Even in good climates, the pan (especially battery area) eventually needs attention. Wolfsburg West has good ones. Keep up the good work. Great channel!

[@douglasvalerioti8764]

I like the beetle but the old ones aren’t safe in an accident.

[@TheGuerillapatriot]

Supers are great

[@marktheaardvark7208]

The best car to learn how to drive a stick

[@pjgarcia50]

Looking to buy a bug. What year would you buy. I have a small budget of around 6 thousand. Thanks for your videos they help a lot.

[@NoTraction]

Assuming you are looking at driver quality? 6k is probably going to get you a ‘68 or later. Although sometimes decent deals come up for pre 68s, but in today’s market it will either be a “steal” or probably need a bit of work. Note in the US that 75s on up are fuel injected, at least from the factory. Theres also super beetles vs beetles. Those are probably the biggest changes for 68 and newer. Obviously some minor things along the way, but it’s all preference and what’s available in your area and budget

[@pjgarcia50]

@@NoTraction Thanks, I'm saving and looking. I sold my 69 bug back in the 80's and regret it to this day. I'm in Las Vegas, lot's of Bugs here. You seem like a down to earth guy. Wish you lived in Las Vegas. Take care.

[@123chargeit]

Well there defiantly slow that's for sure. Rumor is they measured there 0-60 with a sundial.

[@EKWEETREGTIGNIE]

I'm 14 and my dad bought me VW beetle because they may not exist in the future anyways my whole family drives it in the time being because I cant drive it because I'm to young its a 1973 NORMAL beetle and its the same colour as the one at 8:21.

[@AngloTracks]

what do you mean they may not exist? The cars or your dad?

[@EKWEETREGTIGNIE]

@@AngloTracks the volkswagen beetle they become rare every year

[@wargodsix]

I want a old convertible turn signals on the front fenders large tail lights mostly stock not super beetle tho tho I do like curved windshield think I’d customize the top and make it a oval window and I’d need automatic tho I want to keep mostly stock but my likes I’d prob call it a kitbash lol unfortunately gas mileage I want to swap the engine and put in a Harley engine but I’d loose the back seat as the engine cover I’ve seen doesn’t fit with a Harley engine

[@parzivalthegreat6474]

I'm thinking if asking my neighbor if they will sell there's since I'm interested for it to be my first one.

[@韓国J]

good info. i have a 74 super beetle (right-hand drive) and it's been sitting in my parent's driveway for the past couple years and i need to bring out to tacoma. i need to rebuild the engine, replace the driver-side lower control arm and the floor pan. i can't find much info for repair manuals or parts on right-hand drive for the obvious differences.. i'm not a gear head but perhaps slowly i could learn to repair my bug using the power of duckduckgo! i have a walkaround video of my beetle on my channel if anyone has a spare minute while they're on the toilet, if they are so inclined

[@NoTraction]

“While they’re on the toilet”😅 I’m a backyard mechanic myself. Just gotta start somewhere and eventually it will get done (warning there will be some trial and error)

[@OCCORAT]

Got a question about the cost. What about a 60-63 ragtop sunroof bug? Those can get into some serious money. The most expensive ragtop sunroof bug I saw was about 50 thousand, but it was beautiful. It looked like a Herbie because it was pearl white and had a gray ragtop sunroof. I know ragtop sunroof bugs are rare, but is it possible to find one under 25 thousand because I am in the market for one. Would look nice parked next to my 65 Skylark.

[@NoTraction]

I haven’t seen one come up for a few years near me, but there was a very clean one a few hours away that was 26k and had a well built turbo set up in it. This was maybe 3/4 years ago? Obviously the market has changed quite a bit in the past couple of years, but I would say it’s still possible to find a clean one for around 25k. Depends on the area and what exactly you want. I.e. finding something matching numbers or never restored and clean is prob not gonna be under 25k. Ragtops are definitely harder to come by, but I would keep checking the samba, vw pages, Facebook marketplace regularly, and I would even say it’s worth getting on Craigslist still because some older people post there vs Facebook. Good luck, they’re out there!

[@jamieduncan4380]

now some may call me an idiot but why buy a new first car when i can save for a beetle as my first car, just a few extra years

[@pp_h]

they are not that cheep in norway usually the cheepest you can get here is around 5k but they aren't rotten,

[@AidenGriffith-k7b]

i think i bout a vw bug 1500cc motor from you

[@DeGallery]

high maintenance sure is.. but this thing was never slow

[@bontymcrae5022]

And I love my bettle

[@bontymcrae5022]

I have a 1967 be bettle

[@losebjughashvili8465]

3:47 nope….it’s real complicated, and it’s tre-cool. Not like a brigs engine….sorry. Did you know that each German case was gear matched, cam and crank. So as to make no noise and wear a long time? The cam gear was hobbed. -5 to 5…..ten different cams. And someone too their time to make sure that was right? One of dozens of completely unique features. Name me another engine that didn’t need head gaskets. Because I took the time to source matching German parts, when building my engines. They don’t sound like they have a 6-71 supercharger on them.wirr, wirr…. Sure, you can be 15 and fit together a hodge podge of parts, and maybe it runs. But for how long? Yes, I did this then.

[@jackpeters8594]

i miss my buggy

[@pp_h]

is there enough space in there for a 3 liter?

[@bontymcrae5022]

Mu mu lucky

[@Johnjohnson-sy7fu]

Yo just bought a 1971 1300cc vw bug!

[@NoTraction]

Heck yeah man! Welcome to the vw life😎

[@Johnjohnson-sy7fu]

@@NoTraction cheers bro! 🍻

[@leroyjenkins1569]

thanks seth rogan that was actually very helpfull :)

[@afsteelersfan34]

I just picked up a 73 Sedan for $11,500 they keep going up in price.... I been seeing average for around $9000 to $15000

[@NoTraction]

Awesome! I’m sure you’ll love it! Yeah the market is crazy right now

[@losebjughashvili8465]

2:32 nope. Good engines and transaxles built properly are just as expensive as a new engine and transmission in a modern car. Only harder to find. Or harder to find the pieces. Now Chinesium? Certainly…..cheap. It’s crap, but yeah, it’s cheap.

[@frankjgornickjr3676]

YOUR OUT OF YOUR TREE! I'VE GOTTEN THEM FOR A COUPLE HUNDRED IN THE 1990's TILL THE INTER NET ! AND NOW ABOUT $2000 BUCKS PAY MORE AND YOUR NUTS !