http://ask.metafilter.com/tags/prelovedcars Questions tagged with 'prelovedcars' at Ask MetaFilter. Wed, 25 Oct 2006 01:16:35 -0800 Wed, 25 Oct 2006 01:16:35 -0800 en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://ask.metafilter.com/49369/Advice%2Dfor%2Dbuying%2Dan%2Dold%2DVW I'm looking for tips and/or advice on buying a <strike>used</strike> pre-loved 1960's Volkswagen Beetle. I am in love with VW Beetles and am in a postion to buy one. <br> The one I am currently looking at is a 1966 model, 2 door, 4 speed manual. It has a four-year-old 1600cc engine with 30,000kms and is newly serviced with a brand new fuel pump. It also has new tyres and registration until August next year. It also has a fairly new interior and has a rather anal owner (who has had it for 12 years), so the car is more or less immaculate, with very little rust.<br> <br> My questions are:<br> - How 'reliable' are these cars?<br> - Will it send me broke in repairs?<br> - The owner is asking $6,000 for this car. There is an element of emotional attachment to the vehicle. What would be a fair price, given the specs above? I was thinking somewhere in the range of $3,000-$4,000.<br> <br> Any other advice would be dearly appreciated. <br> <br> If you need any other info, let me know, email is in profile. tag:ask.metafilter.com,2006:site.49369 Wed, 25 Oct 2006 01:16:35 -0800 Beetle prelovedcars usedcars Volkswagen VW cholly