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We are selling our silver 2001 VW Beetle w/ black leather interior. It has 60,000 miles...4,000 of which are island miles and has only been on island for less than a year. Car is mechanically sound with regular oil changes and other preventative maintenance. We've even installed a VW factory-made oil pan with a steel plate because of the many potholes the island has to offer. A/C is ice cold, AM/FM Cassette player W/ 6-Disc CD changer. Minor scratches and dings from it's short island life. This is a great car. It handles Donkey Hill and Mafolie with ease and is ready to go for $16,000.00/OBO. Serious inquiries only.
Contact Lindsey @ 344-1687 or 776-9917
Posted : October 16, 2006 9:16 pm
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Posted : October 17, 2006 8:01 pm
2001? Manufactured in Brazil perhaps?
The original VW Beetle (German production) is in great demand here but I fear that your new Beetle (which is basically a knock-off) is going to be a bit of a hard sell. The original Beetle was renowned for being a stalwart and even when the body got trashed, the engine and chassis was used as a basis for "replica" cars.
Your VW is probably a very nice vehicle but is far removed from the original. I was a VW afficiando for several years here but soon found out that they evidenced a big problem with salt erosion.
Sorry to give you a bit of a downer and this is only my personal opinion which I'm sure will not go unchallenged! Cheers!
Posted : October 17, 2006 9:15 pm
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Not to get shi**y, but I wasn't looking for a history lesson, nor did I ever imply that the car was an original. The year 2001 should have given that away to anyone with at least a brain stem. From here on out I shall refer to the car as a "New Beetle" as to avoid any further confusion. Original VW beetles were made in Germany until 1978 and then all production and assembly took place in Mexico and Brazil. And the one we drive was made in Mexico as well. You should also know that most cars are pieced out to different factories across the globe with final assembly sadly taking place in countries where labor is far cheaper. Most American cars aren't totally "American" with most of the drive trains coming from Asia.
The "New Beetles" as they are called among the folks who drive them are in no way a knock off of the original. They're just a strategic marketing tool by the company to extent its' shareholders wealth well into the future. And if you haven't noticed...many car companies are reintroducing newer more modern versions of some truly historic models. Not all of them get it right, but there is a market. The "New Beetle" is one of the automakers fastest selling models, with quite a fan base. My wife and I have been approached numerous times with offers, but at the time had to decline. Obviously some people are interested. My only goal here was to reach a broader range of people to possibly sell our car.
As far as salt erosion...haven't noticed any trouble in the year the car has been on island and most people who actually take care of their vehicles are smart enough to rinse off their undercarriage once in a while.
By the way...in comparison, how many old beetles do you see scattered around the island waiting for some TLC? Quite a few. I haven't seen one new beetle broken down and taken over by the local flora. Although to be fair the new models are outnumbered.
Thanks for the reply to my post. I've spent the last 22 hours flying back from Central America via every major city in the US and was a bit wound up. Whew!!
Cheers!
Oh yeah, the car is still for sale. 776-9917/344-1687
Posted : October 18, 2006 2:09 am
Martin, I just didn't bother to respond to her poor taste snipe, but I too have a "new Beetle" and I love it - diesel - so great mileage etc.
Well designed, full of extras, sound build, fun to drive. I researched the subject of a new car and the Beetle Nouveau was the winner. Had a crappy old rattly one in the 70's too!
Posted : October 18, 2006 2:48 pm
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yeah. bump.
Posted : October 20, 2006 2:14 am
Dear Martin,
Trust you've recovered from your arduous trip and your comments were taken in the vein in which they were submitted! I wasn't being derogatory (at least I didn't think so at the time) so my apologies are forthwith humbly extended to you.
The salt erosion problems I had weren't with the undercarriage but with the windows. And just to add a little here, I can understand that on the mainland or anywhere else where a cold winter climate prevails and salt is put on the highways as a de-icer, washing off one's undercarriage might be a good idea although I lived in such an environment for 17 years and don't recall anyone doing that. But that was years ago, and I'm probably way behind the times where mainland living is concerned!
Jane, dear heart, what is a poor taste snipe? I always thought a snipe was a game bird akin to a quail so is a poor taste snipe one that just doesn't taste too good? Just asking...
Cheers all and goodnight and, Martin, you have now been bumped again! Have you put the car (sorry, the "New Beetle") in the Island Trader?
Posted : October 20, 2006 3:02 am
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oops...bump
Posted : October 25, 2006 4:13 pm
