a little dilemma (LAC)

[David Head]

I would do whatever it takes - you'll get countless stories from those that
wished they had the same opportunity. A friend of mine has his high school bug
in his garage in San Diego - he's over 50 now. He's planning on restoring it
for his daughter to drive (she's around 7).

James Russell wrote:

> O.k. I use to own a VW beetle in high school, first car, lots of work and
> money put into it then sold it before I left for college, got to college
> bought an 4ksq and it works excellent out here in Montana.  The main reason
> for selling the bug was that I didn't think it would be comfortable to
> drive to and from Seattle, I am in Montana.  The audi is great for that.
>
> So, I was cruising the web and found my old bug for sale, my high school
> ride.  I would love to get it back but I don't know how to convince my
> parents of this.  I would drive the bug round town and it would have mostly
> city miles on it, while the audi would have all the highway and nasty
> winter miles on it.  Granted typical repair costs on bug are significantly
> less than that of an Audi.  The audi has about 195k on it and I am getting
> wary of big 200k.  Plus the bug has a set of studded tires, so I would have
> two awesome snow cars.
>
> I do work here at college, as an RA, resident advisor, but is isn't a paid
> job, so I get room and board for free, a savings to my parents.  As an out
> of state student the savings definately help.
>
> Does anyone know of a cheap way to have a second vehicle, is there a
> deduction with insurance for classic cars, the bug will just need the basic
> maintanance, as I replaced most of the expensive stuff when I owned it.
>
> I don't want to have a battle with parents so any suggestions.  I would
> love to have two of my favorite cars here.  Sorry for the wordiness.
>
> Thanks
>
> Brad Russell
>
> 84 4ksq
> 73 Super beetle (hopefully)