One of the Wifes friend who is an air stewardess has bought an old Beetle and having it rebuilt frame up. Id love to find out the cost but at least she knows its pukka. Shes having this all done at a Garage with Mechanics who seem to know what they are doing and she can trust..
I think with the state of the roads in Phill plus the heat and humidity finding a decent Garage and mechanic then finding what car brands they are best with was almost more important than which car to get.