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Volkswagen Beetle (split screen) (1946 - 1953)
Last updated 29 April 2015
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Buying Guide
Good
- Most recently imported from Mexico in 2003 by www.beetles-uk.com 1600cc fuel injected and catalysed flat four. Prices from £7,995 for basic LHD. Convertibles £16,995. Three year importers warranty. Used examples also available.
- Rebuilt Karmann convertibles for £5000-7000. Tin tops can be for £500-800 and mint examples for £3000-4000.
- Any owner should buy the book 'How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive' by John Muir. Gives good advice on all things air cooled and how to do basic maintenance.
- Above all find a good specialist: try looking in Volksworld mag. Production finally ended summer 2003.
Bad
- Handling, lack of speed.
- Hardly brilliant fuel consumption, 26-30mpg.
- Chrome on parts from Brazil is poor quality.
- Bodies need regular Waxoyling to prevent them rusting out.
- Production of new cars ended in Brazil in 1996 and in Mexico in 2003.
Watch
- Mainly rust in floorpan, as always was the case. Can turn into Flintstone cars.
- Video: How to check out a Volkswagen Beetle:
