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Amsterdamned Learner Dubber

12 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·

#133759
Hey all. Been a longtime Golf/Jetta owner but am making my first foray into the classic VW scene. I'm interested in getting a Type 3 and will be checking one out in Sydney this weekend.

Can anyone advise what I need to look out for? Obviously rust is a big factor but which bits? Any other advice?

Thanks all and be seeing you round!

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#133768
Rust and paint cause there probally the most costly things to get repaired
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Midlife crisis Nartispuddlejumper, Bureau of Toxicity

2,282 posts · joined May 2003 ·

#133769
Hi glad to see thet will be another Type 3 owner about

I have a 73 Fastie

As for rus check in the front boot on the inner guards under the lining
and the heater channels, bottom of the doors and front and rear guards

hope this helps there mabe other areas but thats where I found rust on the ones that have

regards marc
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65square Seriously Crusin Dubber

191 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·

#133773
Welcome to Type 3s! Another place to look is top of the front guards, seen a lot bubbling there.

Amsterdamned Learner Dubber

12 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·

#133803
Nice one. Cheers for the advice.

How do they hold up in traffic? Are they a useable daily ride?

Unity-28 TOO LOW? NEVER

1,742 posts · joined Nov 2002 ·

#133804
Yes. I have been driving mine everyday for 3 years! I too came from a golf, dont regret it one bit...

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typ-fre Insano Dub Head

749 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·

#133824
check your LHS sill panel and LHS floorpan
most times on early type3's they have rust there

dom

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kombi69 Seriously Crusin Dubber

193 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·

#133856
if you're thinking of having a family get a four door model

Amsterdamned Learner Dubber

12 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·

#133868
Family?! Too young and too poor! Like George Orwell once said...Two doors goooood, four doors baaaaaad.

Midlife crisis Nartispuddlejumper, Bureau of Toxicity

2,282 posts · joined May 2003 ·

#134008
They are really good for daily driver we use our fastie they ae just GREAT to drive



have lots of fun



Marc
If you can't laugh at yourself you can't laugh at anyone else! Because life is to short not to LAUGH

empi Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,131 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#134545
My opinion is dont buy the one you are looking at ..... buy mine!!!!!
empi
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Midlife crisis Nartispuddlejumper, Bureau of Toxicity

2,282 posts · joined May 2003 ·

#134560
Another spot to check is the floor, in particular under where the battery sits.

Marc
If you can't laugh at yourself you can't laugh at anyone else! Because life is to short not to LAUGH

Amsterdamned Learner Dubber

12 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·

#134772
Nice white Squareback in Sydney sold before I could even have a look at it....Grrrr!!!

Empi, looking for something in the Sydney area. You in Melb?

Unity-28 TOO LOW? NEVER

1,742 posts · joined Nov 2002 ·

#134775
kombi69 wrote:if you're thinking of having a family get a four door model
Type 3's only came in 2 door, unless you were just mentioning any 4 door?