PRICES ......

[ian c]

 ok .
we all know the hobby is not getting any cheaper , but .....

i've seen brm's for 10k ,
i've just had to pay 4.25k for a set of fuchs earlies ,
now there a single mag torquer for 2k .

how much more are they likely to rise to ??
its gettin fcukin ridiculous 

its not just the high-end stuff thats allways been expensive compared to the rest , it seems the prices of these are dragging up the prices of everything else .

we all know the furore caused by the deal iron cross wheel , but i'd bet none of it would have happened if people were not prepared to pay the high prices for stuff they desire , and others wouldnt be prepared to pay through the teeth for "something different" !!

now i hate what ive just paid for my wheels , but thats down to my stupidity by nlot storing them when they weer cheap
plus the fact i did my research and ....  believe it or not ..... the set of four worked out to be a bargain !!!
( ok , i checked prices of the only other earlies for sale and to make my set would have cost more . kinda justifying it to myself )
do i have buyers remorse ??
yes , well more buyers disgust . but i know they aint gonna come down in price .

seems the prices of project cars hasnt really gone crazy yet ..... maybe we should start stock-piling them

[danny gabbard]

I no what your talking about, about 6 year's ago I had the chance to buy two 4-1/2 and two early 6 inch alloy's for six hundred dollar's so I passed because I did not want to set on the wheel's. I latey just spent more than that on two 5-1/2s alloy's . man wheel's are gettin exspensive ..

[Lids]

i turned down a pair of NOS (in the box) BRM's for $2000, wish i had bought them instead of the new bathroom we now have.

[louisb]

I think you people are crazy for paying that much for rims. I would rather buy repops with less maintenance and spend the money on the go fast stuff.

--louis

[Rennsurfer]

I think you people are crazy for paying that much for rims. I would rather buy repops with less maintenance and spend the money on the go fast stuff.

--louis

Amen to THAT. When I was looking for my car, earlier this year, I thought the same thing. I wanted original Fuchs or BRMS, but when I found out the current market prices, I laughed and went with a used set of perfect condition Flat Four BRMs. I can't stand reproduction wheels, but the Flat Four BRM is the best one, in my opinion. I still can't believe what people are paying for wheels, these days.

 

[Zach Gomulka]

Fuchs got way out of control, seemingly overnight!

I have a little over $1100 in my 5 Porsche Cosmics, and at the time I thought I was really getting raped. Recently there was a set of 4 on the ebay that sold for $2100, so I don't feel so bad anymore

Re-pop rims are something that I just can not do.

[j-f]

This weekend at the Euro Bug In, there was a set of 2 4.5*15 Fuchs for ... 1690€- 2600$!!!! 

Don't you think that it is quite ridiculous 

[Turtle001]

and also a set of South African Sprintstars for 1500 € (2250 $) thatz insane!

[Harry/FDK]

I'm going for steel rims on the projects, just to save costs. On the other hand, i saw MWS Gas- repros going for 380 EU  a SET on Sunday EBI. Damn. 

[ian c]

356 steelies would be the way to go for everyday driving , but i'm changing to 5x130 to fit the fuchs ...


leaves me to either :
A : risk it
B : buy some cheap re-pops
C : wonder what i'm gonna do

[Speed-Randy]

repop brms look and work just fine, i'll use my money for cranks,cams, pistons, carburators, transmissions, and most important, lapdances

[Neil Davies]

356 steelies would be the way to go for everyday driving , but i'm changing to 5x130 to fit the fuchs ...


leaves me to either :
A : risk it
B : buy some cheap re-pops
C : wonder what i'm gonna do

Youcould start buying up steel porsche space saver rims and fitting normal tyres to them! Look very similar to 356C rims...

[ian c]

ive seen the alloy space savers with the paint removed being sold as " rare vintage racing" wheels 

i sold the cup wheels off my 911 , then had a problem getting the " rare racing " wheels that i bought refurbished .
 i had to roll it on 4 space savers ....... interesting look !!!

my sister has my spare in her new beetle now . i joined the AA .

[ian c]

a couple of days ago i saw some 5x130 minilights for sale reasonably priced ........................

[ian c]

and to prove its not just wheels ........

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=115588   IGNITION COIL $350
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=525643    STEERING WHEEL e2500
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=632376   HEADLIGHTS  e1650
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=605051   OLD CLOCK  e1650
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=633082   lighted d plaque $550
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=622879  WINSCREEN WIPERS $500

[Rennsurfer]

Good Lord! Are these people on glue? Those prices are hilarious. Especially that steering wheel. What the hell is this current fascination with "patina" HAHAHAHA!!! Sorry, but in my world, I've always done everything that I can to get away from that sort of thing and make whatever I'm restoring look new again. Whether it's vintage Schwinns, cars, motorcycles, skateboards, electric fans, typewriters, or surfboards.

Guess that I'm old and out of touch, but it sure is funny. The last couple of VW swap meets that I've gone to, I can actually hear people drooling over how cool the "patina" is while they're holding rusted relic crap. My girlfriend and I start laughin' our arses off. Oh well... to each their own. I guess if everyone were into "patina", I wouldn't be able to detail the exotic cars and bikes that I do.

[Rick Meredith]

according to Merriam-Webster Patina is; 1 a: a usually green film formed naturally on copper and bronze by long exposure or artificially (as by acids) and often valued aesthetically for its color b: a surface appearance of something grown beautiful especially with age or use2: an appearance or aura that is derived from association, habit, or established character3: a superficial covering or exterior

I don't think that rusty crap is covered  by that 

[Rennsurfer]

I don't think that rusty crap is covered  by that 

Not-so-much. True.

[benssp]

as long as people pay the high prices, why sell them for less, i agree prices have gone nuts and that's why i'm buying repros and not original

[ian c]

as long as people pay the high prices, why sell them for less,

thats the problem .... i'm BUYING at the moment , not selling

i guess if i hold on to the "new" fusch that are currently on for long enough , i can sell them for what i just paid for the "earlies" .

god forbid anyone driving an early car has a minor accident ...  this patina shit has really pushed the prices of old genuine panels up .... 

[ian c]

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=633699

better hurry before he changes his mind !!!   

[Neil Davies]

I can sympathise - I've got to order a load of parts for my '70 this week - seat covers, door cards, headliner, wiring loom, brake calipers, exhaust - i'm up to about £800 that I need to spend and just haven't got!

Anyone got a red TMI interior before I give VW Heritage a ring?

[Harry/FDK]

356 steelies would be the way to go for everyday driving , but i'm changing to 5x130 to fit the fuchs ...


leaves me to either :
A : risk it
B : buy some cheap re-pops
C : wonder what i'm gonna do

Youcould start buying up steel porsche space saver rims and fitting normal tyres to them! Look very similar to 356C rims...

That's what i did, blasted them, then black powder coat. Looks hard. (And if you want to, you can even put small Porsche hubcaps on them).

[Harry/FDK]

and to prove its not just wheels ........

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=115588   IGNITION COIL $350
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=525643    STEERING WHEEL e2500
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=632376   HEADLIGHTS  e1650
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=605051   OLD CLOCK  e1650
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=633082   lighted d plaque $550
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=622879  WINSCREEN WIPERS $500

Sick, sick, sick.

[ian c]

356 steelies would be the way to go for everyday driving , but i'm changing to 5x130 to fit the fuchs ...


leaves me to either :
A : risk it
B : buy some cheap re-pops
C : wonder what i'm gonna do

Youcould start buying up steel porsche space saver rims and fitting normal tyres to them! Look very similar to 356C rims...

That's what i did, blasted them, then black powder coat. Looks hard. (And if you want to, you can even put small Porsche hubcaps on them).

show me !!!
i was looking for the steeies that niel mentioned . found a set of early 912 steels that could be cool !!

[48IDA66]

Long time ago (20 years)I try to sell some early fusch in 4,5" and 6" but got phone calls if I got the size right!!, the 4,5 was imposible to sell, time has chance....

[danny gabbard]

time's have changed I paid $ 75.00 dollar's for the 4.5 I used for a spare in the trunk of my ghia, fricken crazy! I fell sorry for the guys restoreing stock splits now. every thing on them is 500.00.

[LuftsickTero]

Long time ago (20 years)I try to sell some early fusch in 4,5" and 6" but got phone calls if I got the size right!!, the 4,5 was imposible to sell, time has chance....

10 years ago friend of mine found one 4.5" for about 40€ from local swap meet, sold it to me without profit, but couldn't find a pair for it in couple of months, got bored and sold it forward.

Came across reasonable set of three 4.5"s couple of years ago, spent a year for finding the 4th one, which in the end costed hell of a lot more than 40e.

[John Rayburn]

You should hear what Carlos is charging for a half hour massage these days.

[Carlos De Alba]

You should hear what Carlos is charging for a half hour massage these days.

I'm offering discounts now!!!!