[jhynesrockmtn]

I love the old bugs, a 63 was my first car, but as I said earlier, I wouldn't put my kid in one for a DD. I race a Formula Vee and parts are not easily accessible at the local auto part stores. Sure, they are available on line from several vendors but this thread started out with what is easy to fix in the sticks. Also, to find a truly reliable Bug, you'll spend good $'s finding one that is rust free with fresh mechanicals. It's not like you'd be saving money over a used Camry. Modern safety features are a big deal. Two girls in my high school were killed in an accident when a guy ran a red at an intersection. They were in a 60's Bug. They easily would have survived that wreck in a post 2000's Toyota, Honda or Ford with airbags and good seat belts. Yes, many of us survived our teen years and beyond driving these things. But some did not. Why not increase the chances of protecting your kids by putting them in a more modern car?