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help on a price
Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 5:54 pm
by Gene-C
whats an old 2 seat buggy that runs worth it has to be worth at least 1000 no matter what kind of condition as long as the motor runs right????? we're thinking of getting a buggy again but a guy has a junky one that runs and we thought we might fix it up first to get a little refresher c ourse
Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 5:57 pm
by jr_vw2
I wouldnt put a dead set $1000 on anything that runs. Pics would help alot here. I have seen buggies that were crap heaps but run well only sell for $400-$500 I would try to get it as cheap as you could.
Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 6:02 pm
by Reverb
If you`re looking for a buggy project, I would consider the condition of the body first, like major cracks and breaks. It`s alot easier to fix or replace the engine, than body repairs. I paid $200 for my buggy project that didn`t run, but the body was in excellent condition, except for being weathered, and needing paint. :2cents:
Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 6:05 pm
by Gene-C
Consider this...my fiber body cost me $1,000 alone, The build is now over $3,500+ without engine or tranny, lights, guages, wheels/tires, paint.... If you just want a buggy to fix up and use without any worries in details, thats the one. If youre ike me: Started thinking that I just wanted a buggy and has become to be a detailed, show build, then build your own, but its gonna cost. Initialy I set a 2500 budget and expected to have a complete buggy without engine or tranny, now 3500+ later still dont have engine or tranny and a bunch of other stuff. Look out for rust, more time and $ will be spend on this than any other part of resto or build!
Thanks guys thats what i thought
Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 6:09 pm
by Gene-C
you guys are a lot of help now how about favorite sites for all the stuff?
Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 6:14 pm
by Reverb
Welcome to the wild world of buggys. You`ll be hooked before you know what hit you. Read this thread for suggestions on getting started.
http://www.meyersmanx.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3493
Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 10:49 pm
by Gene-C
If I knew I was going to have 14k in a 200$ buggy I picked up. I would have gone on e bay and bought a 6k buggy in great shape. That would save some big money.
Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 11:11 pm
by Gene-C
My Manx was a ground up restoration. I budgeted it for $2,500.00 So far I spent over $6,000.00. I'm not sorry though. the car is worth more that. I learned alot during the build. AND I can say I built it. Thats worth it more to me than anything!!!