looking to buy a vw beetle

roxychix · 18-10-2005 5:20pm #1

hi
i was just wondering if anyone is selling a vw beetle. aged between 2000-2004 reasonably priced prefereably in black but would be interested in any other colours or if you know of anyone who is selling one. been looking for the past two months and cant really find anything. any info would be great.
thanks

t5pwr · 18-10-2005 5:33pm

Just looking on http://www.carzone.ie and found the following Black Beetle

Also when I did a search I got this list VW Beetles

Have a look at buy and sell also...

el tel · 18-10-2005 6:22pm

Try also http:www.autotrader.ie
We've two 1.6 beetles (a 2004 and a 2002) and
one thing you have to factor in fuel costs -
they drink it like there's no tomorrow and rarely
do more than 33-34 mph. Burp.
I'd recommend a 1.9Tdi -a little dearer to buy but faster and much more economical (~55mpg)
Good luck!

roxychix · 18-10-2005 7:16pm

hey sorry thought you ahd two for sale i wish i understand what you are saying that they drink petrol. thanks for your help and for the guy above found some on that link.
but iam still looking anyone with anymore help give me a reply.
thanks

el tel · 19-10-2005 3:04pm

Roxychix
About the cars I mention below, the 2004 was bought privately for £8000stg and the 2002 from a dealer for something similar. I actually advised my sister from buying the dealer's car as I thought it was too expensive especialy since the newer one was virtually the same price and was much better equipped - leather interior, indicators on wing mirrors, spoiler, alloy wheels etc. The prices of these vary widely although the 1.6s seem to hold their value better as they are far more sought after in comparison to the 2.0 which is more common and more petrol thirsty.
Other than that I can't say too much else other than check the websites the t5pwr boards mentioned (plus the others mentioned on boards) and shop around. And remember not to buy the first one you see as there will always be better and cheaper ones ot there. Also beware that they are a bitch to park given the strange body dimensions and visibility. Both our cars have been damaged this year (doors and side skirts) during parking (women driving ;-) and they cost a fortune to repair and the parts take ages to come from VW.

roxychix · 19-10-2005 3:41pm

cheers guys for your help if any one is selling any vw beetles gives me a buzz had my first drive in one on sunday and was makin an offer for 9000 for 01 which i thought was real cheap at the time but someone else told me it was to dear and it should be worth less. how stupid was i listening to other people that was a real good price for it. then when i rang up to say that i would take it the lady said it had been sold. really annoyed with myself should have listened to my own instincts and not other peoples. :mad:so i lost my dream car. please if anyone can help me i would gratefully appreciate it.
cheers
roxychix
(i am a surfer as well so its a bit corny buying a vw beetle a well at least my boards will look cool on the roof HaHa!!!!)

t5pwr · 20-10-2005 9:21am

The one that you were being offered for €9000 could have had no extras and that is probably why it was cheaper. If you buy from a dealer it will be more expensive but you will get some kind of warranty with the car where as a private dealer will not give you that warranty.

Also if you are buying privately make sure that you bring someone that knows about cars to make sure that it is in good working order and that it has not been in a crash.

roxychix · 24-10-2005 5:26pm

yeah my uncle was a mechanic so he said he would come with me if i find any but its unbelieveable i have checked all the vw dealers in ireland and none of them have a used beetle they seem to be a very limited in this country if anyone can help please tell me
thanks
roxychix

Big Balls · 24-10-2005 5:36pm

9k for a 2001... !!

You should've pulled their arm off.

I hate ignorant people when it comes to cars (person who told you it was too dear). :mad:

bazz26 · 24-10-2005 8:54pm

roxychix wrote:

yeah my uncle was a mechanic so he said he would come with me if i find any but its unbelieveable i have checked all the vw dealers in ireland and none of them have a used beetle they seem to be a very limited in this country if anyone can help please tell me
thanks
roxychix

http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=search&MakeID=32&xMakeID=32&ColourID=&xColourID=&ModelID=277&xModelID=277&Doors=&BodyID=&Engine_Min=&Year_Min=2000&Engine_Max=&Year_Max=2004&Price_Min=&Price_Min_integer=Minimum+price+entered+was+not+an+integer.&CountyID=&xCountyID=&Price_Max=&Price_Max_integer=Maximum+price+entered+was+not+an+integer.&BusinessID=&xBusinessID=&IsPrivateSale=&FuelID=&SortBy=MakeAsc&MaxRows=100&InsertPeriod=&ResultFormat=&submit=Find+%3E%3E

roxychix · 27-10-2005 3:19pm

i know i could be drivin round in a 01 beetle not a 01 rover any more ideas on how to find one really lookin for 1.6 engine all the ones on the websites are 1.9 etc please help.
thanks
roxychix

roxychix · 03-11-2005 2:52pm

still lookin for a vw beetle if anyone can help me.
thanks
roxychix

Bluetonic · 03-11-2005 2:58pm

Try going to Wanted Motors.

WRONG FORUM!

Big Balls · 03-11-2005 5:31pm

Bluetonic would you ever go and get stuffed...

This thread has been around a while and instead of starting a new one Roxy dug up the old one which makes perfect sense to me.

:rolleyes:

roxychix · 07-11-2005 8:41pm

hey thanks but i want to stick with this thread, as i have had it hear for a while still lookin.
roxychix

roxychix · 09-11-2005 4:32pm

help still lookin

prospect · 09-11-2005 4:35pm

Hi roxychix,

Have you tried, or would you consider looking in the UK?

Bluetonic · 09-11-2005 4:42pm

Here you go...

http://www.volkswagen.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carid=303894

http://www.volkswagen.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carid=286688

One for during the week and the soft top for Sundays.

Safe driving.

roxychix · 13-11-2005 8:55pm

hey cheers for the help no would not really consider buying in england beause it would cost alot to bring it back in to ireland.

roxychix · 16-11-2005 1:44pm

hey guys still looking

el tel · 16-11-2005 1:58pm

In the south:
http://search.autotrader.ie/cgi-bin/search?locale=atie.CARS.1&country=IE&orderby=neg_price&currency=EUR&make_id_EQI=Volkswagen&model_EQS=Beetle&specified_price_GT=0&specified_price_LT=0&county_list=3_4_5_6_7_10_11_12_13_14_15_16_18_19_20_21_22_23_24_25_26_28_29_30_31_32&x=52&y=7

In the north:
http://search.autotrader.ie/cgi-bin/search?locale=atie.CARS.1&country=IE&orderby=neg_price&currency=GBP&make_id_EQI=Volkswagen&model_EQS=Beetle&specified_price_GT=0&specified_price_LT=0&county_list=1_2_8_9_17_27&x=36&y=7

roxychix · 18-11-2005 12:17am

cheers ill have a look

roxychix · 19-11-2005 9:45pm

still lookin

roxychix · 22-11-2005 5:44pm

hey can anyone still help still lookin for my dream car a vw beetle

roxychix · 23-11-2005 4:27pm

please can anyone help me with finding a vw beetle

koneko · 23-11-2005 4:32pm

roxy, there isn't much point in bumping this thread, I don't think anyone will be able to give you much advice other than what has already been said. Just keep an eye on Carzone.ie and Buy And Sell, I guess.

roxychix · 28-11-2005 12:05am

hey i prob think your right just one question seeing as it is coming to the end of the year would i be better waiting until the new year and purchase one then you know with new people trading in etc

unkel · 28-11-2005 12:47am

roxychix wrote:

would i be better waiting until the new year and purchase one then you know with new people trading in etc

Yes. Any second hand car would be "another year older" and thus cheaper. You'd also be better waiting until the new year before bumping this thread again

roxychix · 29-11-2005 6:01pm

cheers might do that

looking to buy a vw beetle

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