Gents, your professional opinion please...

cantdecide

This here is the item in question. As a long term bug fan but never an owner I fancy the arse off of this...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=120300741903&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=002

I felt he was being a little slick when I rang him but he's sent what looks to me like a very comprehensive set of photos.

I like it, I can afford it, I'm not put off by the dawks so what would you do (assumiing it's not a mechanical lemon (Kubrick's gonna sue))???

cantdecide

:):):):)

cantdecide

:):)

cantdecide

cantdecide

Sorry for all the pics but I really don't feel qualified to make this decision on my own:o The last time I came this close to buying the bug I've always wanted, i bottled it and bought a bike instead:D

Gary ITR

Looks good to me. Saying that I don't know the first thing about beetles

It's one of the nicest beetles i've seen though. Great colour and the wheels really suit it

carchaeologist

Seems good to me,its in better shape than the one i liooked at last week,and that was 3k euros,and didnt have the wheels!!

trevorbrady

doesn't look too bad. It obviously has had some repairs but they appear to have been done pretty well. The filler work on the front quarter doesn't look great but you could live with that.

If I were you I'd underseal it as soon as you get it as you can see some of the repairs are breaking out again.

If you're in contact with the seller make him an offer. It's been listed long enough with the "buy it now" price only (i.e. not an auction) and it hasn't sold so chance your arm on the price. He might come down a bit. It might pay for the ferry trip home

L-M

carchaeologist wrote: »

Seems good to me,its in better shape than the one i liooked at last week,and that was 3k euros,and didnt have the wheels!!

You saw that one in Kerry so? Lol

OP car looks clean, wheels suit and great colour.
What i've gotten to know about English people is that they are very true about the condition of their cars. It's not like the Irish "Ah she's a nice clean car, few old spots of rust you know the usual" ie. the car is falling apart.

I'm sure if this fella is sending you detailed pics of the beetle, and seems genuine it should be genuine. Although one thing i can reccomend is that you don't judge alot until you see it, things can so very easily change.

carchaeologist

Limerick-man wrote: »

You saw that one in Kerry so?

I did,did you see the same car?You are right about engish people being gnerally honest,though underseal often hides alot of sins....

L-M

carchaeologist wrote: »

I did,did you see the same car?You are right about engish people being gnerally honest,though underseal often hides alot of sins....

Aye it can do.

No, i saw the thread in which someone linked to it on ebay and you seemed interested:D

maidhc

Limerick-man wrote: »

What i've gotten to know about English people is that they are very true about the condition of their cars. It's not like the Irish "Ah she's a nice clean car, few old spots of rust you know the usual" ie. the car is falling apart.

My experience as well. When I bought my capri the seller was almost harsh on the poor car. It was a lot better in real life than I was actually expecting...

Wishbone Ash

Make sure you tell him that the "taxed until May 2009" is of no benefit to you and you may get another few quid off.

cantdecide

WHAT HAVE I DONE???!!!???


I've gone and told him I'll take it:eek::eek::eek:

L-M

cantdecide wrote: »

WHAT HAVE I DONE???!!!???


I've gone and told him I'll take it:eek::eek::eek:

Haha brilliant. Well wear with it anyway, looks the business. Hope it's clean as should be and hope it makes it to the boat:P

Make sure to posts pics ASAP for our drooling eye's haha:D

biggus

Well done, sure for that money its no gamble

Wishbone Ash

biggus wrote: »

Well done, sure for that money its no gamble

+1

unkel

Nice one! Best of luck with it

I rarely like very non-standard wheels, but I do like the huge MINI wheels on the beetle. The 1303S was always my favourite one anyway for its muscle looks and it looks savage lowered like that

L-M

I'm just thinking to myself now what a bargain that is, the wheels i'd say are worth a few bob alone.

cantdecide

Thanks lots, guys. You're all so kind:)

OMFG, I hope it doesn't fall apart on the **320-odd mile trip to pembroke/ fishguard/ Holyhead**

I'll have week of sleepless nights, methinks:p:p:p

S.I.R

its a beetle, drop everything and run away while you have the chance...


Argh, little nazi bangers.

cantdecide

Guys, I have a feeling I will quite rightly be told to search but I have the full array of newbie probs on this car aside from the ferries/ flights.

Classic insurance (I'm 26 with full NCB, daily driver, no accidents/ claims etc)
- will i be able to insure a uk reg'd classic on my private policy?
- will i have problems collecting a UK reg'd classic on an Irish classic policy
- obviously, who will insure me and any idea how much i should be paying approx

registration
- what documentation must i make sure he gives me on the day
- what verifications can I use to make sure he's not a con man?
- will i have a choice of a 74 C XXX reg or a ZV or must i take what they give me???
- will i be hit for extras for wheels etc?

what's the deal with VRT and road tax anyway??

maidhc

cantdecide wrote: »

Classic insurance (I'm 26 with full NCB, daily driver, no accidents/ claims etc)
- will i be able to insure a uk reg'd classic on my private policy?
- will i have problems collecting a UK reg'd classic on an Irish classic policy
- obviously, who will insure me and any idea how much i should be paying approx

been there done that, In order asked:

- you need classic insc. Should cost about €200 inckluding breakdown assit for 3rd part F&T, the reg is irrelevant, but they may require either the engine number, chassis number (axa) or a colour photo (hibernian).
- no
- see above. I base the 200 on what I am paying, same details, but on a 74 2.0 Capri with a value of €2000.

cantdecide wrote: »

registration
- what documentation must i make sure he gives me on the day
- what verifications can I use to make sure he's not a con man?
- will i have a choice of a 74 C XXX reg or a ZV or must i take what they give me???
- will i be hit for extras for wheels etc?

what's the deal with VRT and road tax anyway??

- The bit of the v5, i forget what it is called!
- Bullsh1tometer
- Your choice. If you go for 74 c then you can get a zv later, but not vice versa.
- No, you only pay the negligible rate and they wont want to see the car.

cantdecide

After getting no help from Quinn (of course) I rang AON and they transferred me onto O'Riordan's on the South Mall in Cork and for €260 I can go fully comp on a UK reg provided I produce a fax showing a valid MoT (which it has).

Limit of 5k a year (more than enough) No roadside assistance, though. They want a photo and a copy of the cert for me daily driver.

Should that be a job done situation or should I hold out for roadside assistance??

maidhc

cantdecide wrote: »

After getting no help from Quinn (of course) I rang AON and they transferred me onto O'Riordan's on the South Mall in Cork and for €260 I can go fully comp on a UK reg provided I produce a fax showing a valid MoT (which it has).

Limit of 5k a year (more than enough) No roadside assistance, though. They want a photo and a copy of the cert for me daily driver.

Should that be a job done situation or should I hold out for roadside assistance??

O'Riordans classic policy is underwitten by Hibernian. Try going direct, I got a quote from O Riordans for my renewal a few weeks ago and they were not at the races. Funnily enough Hibernian direct will not quote you, you need to contact the south mall branch!

Also try Axa on Oliver plunkett st.

mustang68

cantdecide wrote: »

Limit of 5k a year (more than enough) No roadside assistance, though. They want a photo and a copy of the cert for me daily driver.

Should that be a job done situation or should I hold out for roadside assistance??

Get AA, they cover you what ever car you drive.

maidhc

mustang68 wrote: »

Get AA, they cover you what ever car you drive.

Be careful. You are generally only covered on other cars provided
a) You are not the owner
b) The car you are driving is insured by someone else.

cantdecide

Rang Brophys and for €240 I'll get fully comp with roadside assistance and windscreen cover. I think that's downright reasonable. They don't need MoTs or anu of that stuff, just the reg.

Dirty1

S.I.R wrote: »

its a beetle, drop everything and run away while you have the chance...


Argh, little nazi bangers.

Ich liebe jene kleinen panzers!

Stärke durch Freude....

galwaytt

Dirty1 wrote: »

Ich liebe jene kleinen panzers!

Stärke durch Freude....

...to which I'd say: Wie komme ich am besten zum Bahnhof ??

Gary ITR

Best of luck with it. When are you going to collect it?

L-M

Dirty1 wrote: »

Ich liebe jene kleinen panzers!

Stärke durch Freude....

galwaytt wrote: »

...to which I'd say: Wie komme ich am besten zum Bahnhof ??

Ok... English german translators must be way off the beat or ye're talking about railway stations:p:rolleyes:

cantdecide

Vorsprung Durc...

I'll get me coat:D


ooh ooh... Ich bin ein auslander!!!!

cantdecide

Onkle wrote: »

Best of luck with it. When are you going to collect it?

Many thanks.

Bright and early Saturday morning in Stanstead. I'll have the day to get my arse to Fishguard.

Dirty1

Arse!:mad:

Typical, the second bit was supposed to be 'Kraft durch Freude' but I wasnt paying attention! As in KdF wagon!
First bit was supposed to be 'I love those little Panzers', so where'd Vista go wrong?

cantdecide

Wish me luck- the moment of truth is almost here

L-M

Best of luck:D

Looks some sweet motor... Do post loads of pics haha

jozi

How did you get on? Interested to hear if you made it home alright :P

cantdecide

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51kZjwFPgek&feature=email

Gary ITR

Nice one

CDfm

congrats- I always wanted a beetle

the new versions too girlie by half

alpina

Excellent!!! Fair play to you, deal done & home....
Very best of luck with & enjoy!

Dades

Well done - looks fab.

And Kudos for the Youtube link too!!