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Used 1979 Volkswagen Beetle (Pre-1980) for sale near San Diego, CA

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Est. $400 /mo*
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Months
72
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7.0%
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Vehicle information

Ext. color: White
Int. color: Beige
Drivetrain: Rear-wheel Drive
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual
Engine: Other 4-Cylinder 1.6L
Stock #: 1291-020825
VIN: XXXXXXX1582021291

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Houston Auto Preowned review

Great dealership

Even though I did not purchase a car from them they were completely honest over the phone with the inquiries I had and would recommend them for anybody in Texas to purchase a car from.

Vehicle information

Ext. color: Powder Blue
Int. color: Black
Drivetrain: Rear-wheel Drive
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual 4-Speed
Engine: Other 4-Cylinder 1.4L
Stock #: 92038815STK
VIN: 1592038815

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OL MAC Motors review

2009 Chevy 1500 Quad Cab

I was looking for a lifted new body Chevy, they didn`t have one on the lot at the time. John the owner went out and found me the truck I was looking for within a week at a great price and kept in contact with me while he was finding me a truck.

Vehicle information

Ext. color: Red
Int. color: Black
Transmission: 4-Speed Manual
Engine: 1600CC other
Stock #: SCT1539
VIN: GCCSCT1539

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Gateway Classic Cars review

Car is listed in Illinois but really in Georgia.

Car is listed in Illinois but really in Georgia. Illinois is the home location of the company, not the car.

Vehicle information

Ext. color: White
Int. color: White
Transmission: 4 Speed Manual
Engine: 1600CC 4 Cylinder
Stock #: DFW2798
VIN: GCCDFW2798

Features

Seating: Leather Seats

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Gateway Classic Cars review

This was a very good experience.

This was a very good experience. The response to my questions was punctual and I would deal with them again.

Vehicle information

Ext. color: White
Int. color: Black/White
Transmission: 4 Speed Manual
Engine: Transverse 4 other
Stock #: SAN675
VIN: GCCSAN675

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Gateway Classic Cars review

They send me updates on cars that I am looking at first

They send me updates on cars that I am looking at first that is why I give them good rating

Vehicle information

Ext. color: Off White
Int. color: Black
Drivetrain: Rear-wheel Drive
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: 4-Speed Manual
Engine: 1,700cc H-4 Turbo
Stock #: SE-240517508
VIN: BJ912963

Features

Entertainment: Bluetooth®
Exterior: Roof Rack

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Exotic Car Trader review

Great company that helped me with all my questions.

Great company that helped me with all my questions. Would definitly use them again as they were very prompt to respond.

Vehicle information

Ext. color: Lemon Yellow
Int. color: Beige
Drivetrain: Rear-wheel Drive
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: 4-Speed Manual
Engine: 1.6L OHV Flat 4
Stock #: W25809
VIN: 1592039403

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Vehicle information

Ext. color: Silver
Int. color: Gray
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual
Engine: 4 Cylinder
Stock #: 72082785
VIN: 1172082785

Vehicle information

Ext. color: Peach Red Metallic
Int. color: White
Drivetrain: Rear-wheel Drive
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: 4-Speed Manual
Engine: 1,600cc H4
Stock #: NC-241229233
VIN: 1582039331

Vehicle information

Ext. color: Blue
Int. color: Lt. Gray
Drivetrain: Unknown
Fuel type: Other
Transmission: 4-Speed Manual
Engine: 4 Cylinder
Stock #: W0220
VIN: 3VWS1A1B23M905561

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Ext. color: White
Int. color: White
Transmission: Manual
Stock #: 74049
VIN: 1582017299

Vehicle information

Ext. color: EGGSHELL
Int. color: CREAM
Transmission: Manual
Stock #: F24PR099
VIN: 1572076390

Vehicle information

Ext. color: Blue
Int. color: Grey
Drivetrain: Rear-wheel Drive
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual
Engine: 1.6L H4
Stock #: SE-240516252
VIN: 1582051190

Vehicle information

Ext. color: Champagne
Stock #: PU051443
VIN: 1582051443

Vehicle information

Ext. color: White
Int. color: Black
Transmission: 4-Speed Manual
Engine: 4-Cylinder
Stock #: KCM1252
VIN: GCCKCM1252

Vehicle information

Ext. color: Super Mantis Green
Int. color: Black
Transmission: 4L60 Automatic
Stock #: 21691
VIN: 158201

Vehicle information

Ext. color: Red
Drivetrain: Rear-wheel Drive
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual
Engine: 2275
Stock #: PC-015559
VIN: 1182015559
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