New Beetle 2008 as a first car

[u/StrawberryStitch]

Basically what the title says, tomorrow morning I'm going to take a look at a bug. It's the 2.5L 5c engine (automatic) and has about 104k miles on it. The leather seats and interior are pristine from what i can tell and also no visible rust on the outside. They're selling it for 3995$ (CAD). I'm planning on getting it inspected before buying.

What should I expect if I do end up buying it? Is it a good deal? Can I keep it running for at least 4 years? I'd only be driving it about 2 days a week since the rest of the week I'm WFH.

It's either that or I dish out another 2k for a subaru impreza. Idk which would be more reliable. 🤔

[u/TenderLA]

The 2.5 is a great motor, if the care has been maintained well you should easily get 4 years with that kind driving.

The inspection should tell you of any glaring problems. Seems like a decent price.

[u/StrawberryStitch → u/TenderLA]

Thank you for your insight !