Back in the mood for a NB! Wanna help?

[thatpastorguy]

Ok everyone. I have had plenty of dubs and I am in the hunt for another.
But with all my dubs I can't forget my love for the beetles.
I only have 3k to spend.
I would like a turbo but not a must.
I would like a 5spd but a automatic turbo could work.
Miles don't matter as long as it has been treated right and had the right things done.
If it's blue lagoon then I would love you. It just can't be red or white.
It will have to be 2000+

I know I am asking for alot without a ton of money but it has happened before.

I am willing to drive but would like to stay in the midwest or at least meet here.

[LOVE BUG]

I will keep my eye out for you :]

[thatpastorguy]

Originally Posted by LUV-BUG

I will keep my eye out for you :]

Thanks.
The last one I had was a Sport and that was SO MUCH FUN that I miss it.

[LOVE BUG]

I just got mine two weeks ago, I love it :]. I am pretty good at researching and finding things for the right price. This will be a tricky one. It may take a little while to find the right one for you but as time goes by maybe you could put a little of each paycheck into the $3,000 that way you have more to spend and more options!

[LOVE BUG]

Here is one, I am not sure how far it is from you but I typed in your zip code but it could be anywhere up to 250 miles away. It is green, 5 speed, turbo and a 2000. They have it listed for $3,450 but it is a dealership so you can probably talk them down to 3,000.

2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS Turbo, $3,450 - Cars.com

[MyOtherRidesAVette]

eBay is one venue I love, but here is a link to a national search engine for all Craigslist Cities and eBay:
SearchTempest - The EASY way to search Craigslist

But really, there are so many FS sights, simply Google "vw beetle for sale" and work your way down through the links. You'll come across not just individual sales, but search engines, i.e AutoTrader, Kijiji, NewBeetle.org (lol), and on and on!

Welcome back and Good Luck with your search!

I'll keep an out!

[thatpastorguy]

Would a "Rebuilt" titled TDI be a good idea?
It's right about the same price and the work was done correctly.
Only 130k with all the right maintence done too.
2001 GLS TDI

Any thoughts?

[Zann]

The definition of a rebuilt title can differ depending upon the state you live in and laws specific to that state. This is a general definition (used by CarFax and others that report a vehicle's history) for a rebuilt title.

A "rebuilt title" is placed upon a rebuilt or reconstructed vehicle, which previously was a salvage vehicle but has now been repaired and restored to operation. These vehicles are often severely damaged before they are rebuilt and refurbished parts are typically used during reconstruction. In most states, an inspection of the vehicle is required before the vehicle is allowed to return to the road.

Normally when an insurance company has declared a car as a total loss, it becomes a "salvage vehicle" and CANNOT be driven on the highways or have a valid license plate. It can be sold ("AS IS") to an automobile rebuilder to be used either for parts or to be restored ("rebuilt"). If restored, it must be inspected and ultimately a "rebuilt title" will be issued for the vehicle. A rebuilt vehicle with a rebuilt title CAN be driven on the highways. The guidelines for getting a rebuilt title vary by state.

Florida requires a vehicle to have a salvage title if the insurance company declared the vehicle a total loss. These titles generally indicate whether the vehicle is "rebuildable" (can be repaired and driven) or "not rebuildable" (must be sold for parts). Other states notate the vehicle's title when the estimate of damages reaches a certain percentage of the vehicle's retail value (New York and Louisiana, designate it at 75 percent). For example in Georgia, the Department of Revenue notes that anyone who purchases a salvage or wrecked motor vehicle for the purpose of restoring or rebuilding it must be licensed as a re-builder.

If a Georgia title is required, any one who rebuilds or repairs a salvage vehicle is required to apply for a “rebuilt title”. An inspection of the vehicle is also required once the vehicle has been restored, but the vehicle does not have to be painted under this requirement.

A rebuilt vehicle must pass an inspection by this Department's Inspection Unit of Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) before a Georgia title (when a Georgia title is required) and/or license plate can be issued.

In Nevada, vehicles that have had certain repairs must be titled as Rebuilt even if they do not meet the definition of a salvage vehicle. This applies to any vehicle that has had one or more of the following major components replaced:

* Cowl assembly;
* Rear clip assembly;
* Roof assembly;
* Floor pan assembly;
* Conventional frame coupled with one additional major component
* Complete front inner structure for a uni-body

A licensed garage or body shop and the DMV using the Certificate of Inspection for Rebuilt Vehicles (Not Salvage) must inspect these vehicles. The existing title must be surrendered to the DMV, which will issue a title branded “rebuilt”.

Before purchasing a rebuilt item, it is generally recommended to have it thoroughly checked out by your own mechanic. You also should check to see if the car can be insured since many insurance companies underwriting rules do not allow them to write policies for cars with salvage or rebuilt titles.

[thatpastorguy]

Hmm it's rebuilt, with unknown mileage for 3k. TDI with 127k on it. HMM...