Is an (old type) VW Beatle in any way a good car to own?
it could be if you are the right type of owner, the pluses first: they are pretty easy to work on many parts are available they go along way on a tank of gas the engine can be removed in as little as a half hour now the not so good: they are old now and unless fully restored will break often a lot of the parts out there are of QUESTIONABLE quality even though an economical car on fuel the cost of maintaining an old car plus the down time waiting for parts or repairs must be factored in they rode hard and wrecked poorly[ rust is a constant battle] great heat in summer[that wont shut off] none in winter if you have the means and ability, go for it they are cool looking and fun to drive.
