NSW A new newbie

[Katbi]

Hi there,

I'm joining this site as I'm about to purchase my first water cooled....only problem is that I'm not sure which model yet

I'm not new to the 'peoples car' as I have owned various air cooled dubs including some fitted out kombis and even a baja bug. Those days were long ago selling my last kombi back in 1999.....I loved that car.

Anyway, I've taken a liking to the recent kombi beach model. Just need to weigh up whether they are worth the extra $$$ on top of getting a T5 transporter TDI. It seems there are only 2 beaches currently for sale (that I can find online), and one is under offer.

I'm currently living abroad and plan to get a van for weekends away/extended trips when I return to Australia after Easter.

Any tips or background information when buying a kombi beach? I've heard only 100-300 have been sold in Australia and they stopped making them in 2008.

Katbi

[ClubCoconut]

Hi Katbi

I have a beach and are loving it - I heard only 100 in oz, I had some trouble finding one so if you see a good one my advice is to pounch quick

[Katbi]

Thanks for the advice ClubCoconut,

Did you buy your beach new? Where from? I was thinking of waiting to find a 4-motion model, but the standard model will do. There is one for sale in Canberra but it seems it is priced above market value....maybe if they come down in price a bit.....

Katbi