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#1
01-14-2003, 12:07 PM
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Everybody's had a ride...
At one point or another, you've known someone with it, and chances are fair, that you've owned it yourself. My current vehicle is none other than Hitlers Revenge, the Volkswagen Beetle.
My car is very much like a beetle, it stinks, and is a virtual pile of rolling dung. My particular car is a '67 with a factory sunroof. I picked it up for $800 bucks, and it's lasted me three years, with some major fun in between. Let's see. The beautiful thing about these cars, (note the sarcasm) is that something will, and usually does, fail every three weeks. Oh, and if it runs fine for a while, no worries, it's saving up it's rage until that one time when you really need to get somewhere, then it let's it all out in one big series of sparks, or one *thud* or one *Blub, Blub... blub.* Dependable? Well, if you consider your sheer upper body strength as a valid means of propulsion, then yeah, it's real dependable. You know you've got a great car when you're suddenly satisfied that you're going downhill, or you're keeping your fingers crossed just to make it work, as if the Karma Gods will keep that duct-tape holding strong at least to get you here, or there. I think I might sell it. the first $1000 takes it, no questions asked. Before I do that though, what do you all think? Since i've owned it i've replaced all engine seals, swapped transmissions (can't say replaced there, I got it used) changed the clutch, replaced alternator/battery/voltage regulator... And, the chances are pretty good that the list will grow before I finally get around to doing it... Is there much collector interest due to the factory sunroof? it used to work, just needs a squirt or two of WD-40. And hey, feel free to share your own Vee Dub experiences. This is not a vehicle you just own, it's one you EXPERIENCE, for better or worse. (many would argue WORSE, especially if it's a daily driver...) Happy Trails! 
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#2
01-14-2003, 01:49 PM
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Very few cars have the Bug's personality.
I learned to drive on my brother's 1968; just about everything had been modified. The engine, the transmission (gears so close that 3000rpm in 4th was IIRC 47mph!), gutted interior, you name it. After learning to "drive a stick" on a car with almost no flywheel weight, and a shifter throw under an inch -- well, driving anything else was almost easy.:frog:
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#3
01-15-2003, 10:28 PM
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I'd roll in that.
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02-12-2003, 12:43 PM
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Yah my dad owned a few when i was younger, usually the early 70's models... Sometimes me and my brother would have to push the car down the block, just to get it started... Although my dad did own one that was pretty fast, i was to young to know anything about it.. and when i robbed it for the night, and didnt have my license... I Barely knew how to drive stick,and was stalling every 30 seconds.... But yah my dad loves them, he must of owned 5...
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02-13-2003, 10:17 AM
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I've had so many custom VW Bugs over the years, it isn't funny (Still ahve two of them, in fact). I have a few "observations" about your car, and your attitude.
Dude, you bought a 35 year old car for $800, and you say it's a POS BECAUSE it's a VW Bug? You blame your experiences on the BRAND? Man, that's particularly ignorant. Ever think that most of the parts have been abused and aged? No, obviously not. You wanted NEW car for $800, and can't figure out why a beat up OLD one isn't reliable... VWs got their reputation for being sturdy cars from these models. They were built better than anything of their day, with the exception of top luxury cars. Better sealing, better fit and finish, and better detailing. They were one of the few small import cars that could actually handle the US interstates, due to being developed on the autobahn. Even your '67 is a relatively simple example, even though it was the first year for the 12 volt electrical system in them.  I've had Bugs as daily drivers that have less problems than most NEW cars. they have a much larger aftermarket than even Civics, and are easily upgraded. You can have everything from a restored classic bug, to a street rod styled car, to an outright drag racer, road racer, or extremely capable off roader. And Paonessa, if it takes having a girl inside a Bug to get you into anything like these, you have serious issues. 
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02-14-2003, 10:58 AM
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Is that because you're just closed minded, or is there some sort of deep psychological malady that make your manhood feel threatened by being in one of the most popular cars in the world?
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02-19-2003, 10:18 AM
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If that's really why you think you wouldn't want to be caught dead in one, your'e really a closed minded fool. Probably a teenager, too, huh? BTW, besides the many big block powered musclecars I've owned over the years, and all the traditional sports cars, I've had many custom VWs and now one of the cars I own is yes, a PT Cruiser. But then again, I can like all of them because I'm not a narrowminded teenager.
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#12
02-19-2003, 05:01 PM
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yeah? well i still think they're ugly girls cars. As for me be a "narrow minded teenager" yeah i am and well, you're gonna die before me, so have fun with your bug and pt cruiser while you can, old man.
:apuke: VW bug
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03-27-2003, 05:09 AM
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The only way I would own a Bug is if it could run 11's.
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03-27-2003, 06:12 AM
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(A) I must say that, before I'd have an Old Beetle, I'd prefer a Type III "variant" notchback. Much better-looking car, although I suspect heavier.
(B) There's a aircooled-VW speed shop withing walking distance of my house. Last weekend we were walking past, and I stopped to check out something parked out front. Apparently an old project, the body modifications included a hood that made the front look like a 1941 Willys, and the rear was a panel truck. Rough, but fixed up it'd be a hoot. :flash:
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03-27-2003, 09:21 AM
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