Owner
Laura Rastrick
Kilometres travelled
Did you buy this car new or used?
Used
If used, what year did you buy it used?
2022
How much did you pay? (including all on-road costs)
$500
What were your needs when you bought this car? Has it fulfilled those needs?
My main mode of transport has been the motorcycle, love being on the bike..... for most of the year. All I needed was four wheels that got me to and from work, the supermarket and of course the Comic shop not getting soaked on the way. I can fit all my shopping on the front seat and when I pick up my comics I can fit five short comic boxes in the boot (with the seat down of course) and another four in the front passenger seat. Long comic boxes could be an issue. hehehe: issue. get it? comic issue.....
What were your initial thoughts about the car? Tell us why it appealed to you.
The main reason I go the beetle is because it is an ICON, yeah maybe it is more of the modern shape. But when you see it you know what it is. To me it is the coolest car, my coworkers and my friends know it is my car. They do tended to think it is yellow rather than the factory black.
What have you discovered since owning the car?
Well... I am a lot warmer in winter in the car than on the bike and I can buy that little extra at the supermarket when they have a great deal on. Plus, I am don't get as sick from the change in temperature. I have air conditioning, that is the best thing, no more warming my hands on the motorbike engine.
What do you like/dislike about the car?
I love that when I drive I am happy and comfortable. The only down side is there is a leaky rocker gasket, oil sender switch yells are you and there is no grab rails to close the door. As my friend said as I broke the driver side "You so strong, you so Hercules." I'm only 5'2", in reality she is a 21 year old car that has done as of this morning 403,869km, goal is to get her to 500,000km!
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Lastly, would you buy this vehicle again?
Yes
Why would/wouldn't you buy it again?
It is a beetle, who doesn't like a beetle? Next one I get I am going to put some phat rims and slam it, within legal limits of course.