Well, the reason I'm thinking that the convertible would be more problematic is that I'm hearing they leak water if not properly adjusted - I don't have a garage. She has to stay outside so if she's leaking, she's going to get a lot rain inside. The top has some cracks, trying to keep her out in a snow storm might not bode well for the aging top. She's not had any work done to her - meaning she's going to need a fair bit of work done to her - in the middle of winter in NY - with no garage.Amskeptic wrote: ↑Tue Sep 12, 2017 7:46 pmWhy? Your list of concerns are not even relevant to getting across the country. The suggestions offered to you had more to do with you being able to budget your fixes to your eventual sale. Nothing on that list relates to getting across the country.WaterDawg wrote: ↑Tue Sep 12, 2017 5:32 pmSo it sounds like the Convertible could be problematic with what you're telling me.
I spoke to the seller today. The car "belongs to his friend.
They replaced the Distributor as it was worn.
There is a repair patch on the driver side floor pan.
A few cracks in the top, but otherwise in good shape.
Paint isn't original. He believes it has been repainted the original white at least once, but it is time for another reshoot :/
It's never been "restored"
I'm starting to think I should stay away from the convertible if I need something to get me from the East to West Coast this Spring.
By the way, what kind of MPG are these Super Beetles getting?
And what is the deal breaker? 23 mpg (143 gallons) versus 26 mpg (126 gallons)?
I personally would suggest that you stay away from Volkswagens until you feel the burning commitment to cherish one.
Colin
I might still go look, but perhaps a hard top would suit me better.
As for committing to a VW. I'm living a rather different life than when we first met. I sold everything I owned and have been living on the water/road/train for over a year now. I have a commitment in NY till April and then I'm headed West for a month or two before hopefully hitting Europe. Can't afford to store anything so when I need something, I buy it - when I'm done with it, I sell it.