My Most Attainable Dream Car

(Note 1: In my last post I wrote that my next post would be about the things I'd want done to improve on my folks' Lite Ace. Well, right now I've got something else on my mind, so bear with me. Plus, if you want detailed resto-mod articles, frag's Project e30 articles are wicked awesome.)


(Note 2: Once again I will be linking pictures I will find online to my article.)


Everyone has dream cars. Yes, I used the plural form. I doubt anyone will have just one dream car, and if you're like me, you have many categories for your dream car. Let me talk about one dream car category I have: My Most Attainable Dream Car. What I mean is that this is a car I can eventually afford to purchase and (hopefully) maintain.


My most attainable dream car? The Volkswagen Beetle Baja Bug.

(This image can be found at this site: http://www.dune-buggy.com/FAQ/FAQ.cgi?read=10)

If you've ever read my personal blog, you'll find that I've written more than my fair share of Baja Bug daydreams. And the funny thing is, I never get tired of writing why I'd want a Baja Bug.

So here are a few reasons why this vehicle is one of my dream cars.

Affordability. If I can save enough me-money I can probably afford to buy a decent VW Beetle in good-running condition in about two years. Then it's all just a matter of saving up funds, tinkering with the car, slowly converting it to a Baja Bug, lather, rinse, repeat. Plus there are plenty of places that sell VW parts in and around the Metro.

Sentimental value. My dad once owned a Beetle, and I was fortunate enough to experience riding in it plenty of times. I used to think it was "crap" when I was younger, even calling it "Bulokswagen" - bulok in Filipino meaning rotten. But as I grew older and started appreciating cars, I realized that the Beetle was actually a great car with a great pedigree. Unfortunately by that time my dad had sold the car because of various reasons I'd rather not let you readers know. Plus nothing would mean more to me than spending a few hours every weekend with my Dad (and hopefully my daughter) performing DIY mods and tinkering with the car.

Practicality. If you read my post about the Baja Bug in one of the links above, you'll know what I mean by this. The Baja Bug has a taller ride height than most cars, meaning I have good clearance for the potholed Metro streets. It can also tackle most flash floods (why do I feel like I sound like a broken record? Because these are the main categories I always consider when I think of rides for Metro Manila.) And if ever I forget where I parked it in a parking lot, it would be very easy to find.

Uniqueness. There are still plenty of Classic Beetles driving around. I've seen them. I've even seen an occasional dune buggy or four. But I have never, ever, seen a Baja. Plus even if there are other Bajas I can still customize mine to fit my own sense of style and my personality.

Fun factor. Beetles weren't exactly built for speed. Neither are Baja Bugs. And that's exactly how I like them. Imagine cruising along the (hopefully traffic free) roads heading to some faraway destination on a Baja Bug, enjoying the scenery (if there are any to enjoy) and the tunes playing in the car's sound system. Now imagine doing that with your family or close friends. Now back to me, er, I mean and you'll realize that it's sometimes not the destination that matters, but the journey itself.

Well, there you have it. Those are some of the reasons why a VW Beetle Baja Bug is my most attainable dream car (God, how many times did I use that line? I DO sound like a broken record). And, God-willing, I may just end up getting one sometime in my lifetime.

Out.