Classic vw bug daily driver

Neither is an issue in milder weather. All in all, they are fun cars to drive because of the light and well-balanced controls. I would also like to add: For economy cars of its day, the Bug had superior quality in materials and assembly; a very reliable and well-made car. Steve December 8, , am. I have never had a classic Beetle. My co-worker has one, and a girlfriend had one years ago. But now I am doing research into possibly buying one and doing some resto work on it with my 8 year old son.

The Idea being, I can enjoy the car and he can learn some mechanical skills as I did. Then he can inherit the car to drive when old enough. In South Carolina. I welcome suggestions and comments. Your email address will not be published. Remember Me. Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. VW Bug or Beetle as your daily driver. Tags: vw beetle , vw bug. Share This Post. Have your say! You May Also Like.

October 3, August 6, Here's one up for bidding right now. Volvo's legendary brick is known for its sturdy structure, and that theme continues into the mechanicals.

Everything is reliable and incredibly easy to fix. This one looks to be in good condition, and you can buy it right now. While most German cars have their fair share of issues, the same can't be said of the W Mercedes. They drive like tanks, and can go for hundreds of thousands of miles as long as you keep up with maintenance.

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Toyota overbuilt them from the factory to ensure their dependability in the toughest environments. Here's a model you can own right now. The didn't change much in its first 30 years of production, so there's a massive amount of aftermarket and factory support for keeping them on the road, no matter what year you drive.

This SC model is up for grabs on eBay. Not only is the CRX extra-fun to drive—it's incredibly dependable as well. It is a Honda, after all. With proper care, it will get you to you destination every day for the rest of time. Here's a clean one you can own today. The first LS debuted in , meaning it falls well into classic territory. As evidenced by contributor Matt Farah's example, they were so overbuilt, they could even last one million miles. It's the obvious choice for those seeking a reliable daily driver.

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