Good afternoon for those of you who are in the southeast asia region, well for this opportunity, we will take a glimpse of one of the classic cars, the Vw Beetle.
The Volkswagen Beetle or commonly called the VW Frog is one of the iconic cars that has been circulating in Indonesia for a long time. Lately the latest model Beetle has stopped production, but the second-hand model is still in demand. Especially the early Beetles that came from the 1950s to 1970s.
For beginners who are just interested in the VW Frog and want to collect it, must pay attention to several things before getting it. Most importantly regarding the condition of the unit, the price of the used, and the availability of spare parts.
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These machines are among the most numerous in Indonesia, followed by the 1,300 cc and 1,500 cc engine types. But if there is a 1,600 cc, there is an upgrade, or he is a CBU. But maybe someone has heard of 1,800 cc or 2,000 cc, it's definitely been modified by themselves.
When we talk about classic cars, there is no price drop. All uphill. Because of what? The car is the same, the number doesn't increase, so it's getting more expensive.
there is even a VW Frog model that can be sold at a price of IDR 1.2 billion. Because the model is restored in such a way that it is close to the original, and is called the most expensive VW Frog sold in Indonesia.
Meanwhile for the classic VW Frog which is categorized as neat, healthy, and still comfortable to wear, it is in the range of hundreds of millions of rupiah. Especially for VW Frog alerts from 1970 and below, according to Didit, the price can reach Rp. 400 million to Rp. 500 million. Indonesian exchange rate 1$ = 15,000 rupiah.
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Some tips for caring for Vw beetle.
Regularly Changing Car Fan Straps.
In this case, you need to pay attention to how the condition of your car fan belt is. Moreover, the VW Frog itself does not use a radiator as its cooling system. Therefore, the replacement of the fan belt must be carried out regularly so that the condition of the engine is not quickly damaged due to overheating. So, you can replace it regularly at least every six months.
Check the Condition of the Gasoline Hose
In addition, you can also check whether the condition of the gas hose is still good or not. In this case, do not wait until the condition is damaged before replacing it. Because, it can cause a leak that makes gasoline droplets hit Delco. Even more fatal, can cause a fire.
Regularly Change Engine Oil
Basically, VW cars don't use radiators, so they often make their owners feel worried. Even so, you must still regularly change the engine oil, yes. Quoted from several sources, you can do it at least once every two months.
Pay attention to the Rust Condition of the Car
In this case, the name of an old car certainly cannot be separated from the thing called rust. Therefore, you need to check regularly. Especially in parts that are prone to rust, such as door hinges. Now you can drip lubricant so that the door can open normally again.
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