Why You Should Buy a VW Beetle (As Your First Classic or as an Addition to Your Garage)

If you are considering purchasing a Bug, this video is for you. My hope is to persuade you to pick one up if you are on the fence. These truly are fantastic cars, with a great community behind them. They're still one of the more affordable ways to get into the automotive hobby. Watch the entire video and let me know if you agree, disagree, or if I should have added anything else.

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[RoyalDogmeat]

My first and only car is a VW Beetle. Got it at 17, 19 now. Adore that little guy, he’s like a friend. Picked him up for $2.5k. He was a driver but needed a lot of work before he could be considered reliable

[brianchisnell]

1975, my first car was a '64 bug. Paid a hard earned 500 bucks for it. Got me off of my 10 speed! My Dad got me the idiot book and I did all my maint. Great car. Took it on a 900 mile road trip with a buddy in '76. Never had a worry. 40 years later, I have another '64 sunroof bug. Bone stock. 300 miles on a tank of gas. I only use valvoline VR -1, 30 wt. These engines need zinc. Secure an owners manual for your car, as it has many procedures and tons of info. My reliability comes from all stock German parts. No China or Brazil stuff. 28 PICT-1, big cap dizzy, Pierburg pump. All restored to brand new from the the Samba guys. I had my stock radio converted to AM, FM and aux input. Samba. This car will be with me till the end. Cheers from West Texas!

[blackhawkswincup]

I owned a 70 Bus, and had John Muir's "idiot" book to do the maintenance. Adjusted my own valves, did the oil changes, did my own brakes, usually had to replace the clutch cable every year, and once overhauled the engine. If you're a beginning car restorer, this is probably the cheapest route to go, but every air-cooled VW ever made was underpowered, and high maintenance.

[jendel]

YES! I like what you said about building a VW "almost entirely out of a catalog." I recall an article series in "VW Trends" magazine many years ago. The series was called, "Project Mail-Order Resto-Custom." In it, they revamped a Polar Silver '57 'Oval using almost ENTIRELY catalog-available components. If you look around today, that fact still holds true. AWESOME POST!

[wyhop]

My first car was a 1970 VW Beetle purchased used in 1974. It was a good choice!

[chuckstith]

I've had over 20 bugs. Never bought newer than 69. I used to get 2 each year and repair them to sell. Fun times. I currently have a fiberglass model T body that I'm mounting to a bug motor, swing axle and a T front end.enjoy

[stephenc]

A realistic and sensible commentary about vintage Beetles 👍

[GnarlyXYZ]

I’m so glad I have the opportunity to own a 1974 beetle. When my grandpa died I got the car so it has grim beginnings but Ima keep it vintage style/stock+ with bags

[JBrantley]

I currently own a 1973 super beetle I’ve had it for about five years and I’m still trying to get it back together so I can finally enjoy driving it and this video has definitely inspired me some I’m even debating on daily driving it once I get it together to bad i live in Wisconsin and the winter would not be a good idea

[matthewborne]

My 68 is a daily driver ! I've owned bugs for the last 25 years...love em !

[Greg-wt]

My 1st car was a 66 bug and I loved it. One the piston hit a valve and I was walking for a couple of days but when I got it back, the fun started all over again.

[dashreasinger]

Bought my first beetle in 2016 at 15 years old, have a differnet daily driver now, but my beetle is my only car ive never sold. Love the thing. Has a crappy autostick but still love my little 73 super. Waiting to have my own little garage to fully restore it

[theinquisitor]

When I was younger beetles were cheap but I had no money. Now I have money and they're expensive. I'm right back where I started 😂

[jeffreyhecker]

We just bought a 1970 beetle, has the original window sticker, $1800 dollars, and transportation from Germany was $37.50, unreal !!!

[smokepeddler]

I had a 69 bug in high school. I'm 48 and bought a baja 4 years ago and built a 2110cc for it. I just recently bought another 69 bug.and am building a 1904cc motor for it. I forgot how much fun these cars are. I will always have an old aircooled vw from now on.

[tonymatheson]

My first car was a 1956 VW oval rear window bought it in 1970 for $500NZ did my own servicing keep it for 4 years. A great car loved the air-cooled exhaust noise. Missed it now. Niced to see them around running.

[baritonebynight]

I drove a '76 as my first car when I was in high school. After it started to have major problems when I was in college, I sold it to a mechanically minded friend. I hated to sell it but I needed a car to get me to school and work...so I vowed I would get another one as a fun car when I made enough money. For a mile stone birthday present to myself, I bought a '78 convertible (Champagne Edition I) that I pamper and only drive in nice weather. That's been nearly 8 years ago, and they sure have gone up in price since then!

[spacey]

Sweet, straight to the point, and with real experience behind the wheel of bugs. Great video!

[cg]

I've got 2 and I use one of them as my daily driver! Easy to maintain and a pleasurable

[dbroenen]

I and many others can relate to your affinity for vintage, air-cooled VWs. My fleet includes '62 Ragtop (40 hp), 2 x '67 Beetles (projects), 3 x '69 Beetles, '69 Bus, '72 camper...love 'em all!