How can I convince my parents to let me get an original 60's VW beetle?

epitome of innocence · 09-04-2008

My friend is selling it for $1800, but it's actually worth $3000.

I'm allowed to get a car, they just don't want me to get an old VW Beetle. But I have to pay for it, and that's about all I can afford. I really like the car, and I am a responsible driver. My dad was with me when someone crossed the yellow line. I handled that emergency calmly and correctly, and I avoided the accident. He kept bragging about how well I handled it.

What are the facts? What can I use to help convince my parents?

blanderswake · 09-04-2008

One thing Zaccc forgot to mention was that some of them didn't have a gas guage. You just stuck a stick in the tank to see how much gas you had. And the defrosters weren't too great. It's not too safe to try to drive and scrape at the same time.