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type3girl Learner Dubber

16 posts · joined Mar 2008 ·

#654610
well i'm still on the lookout for an auto type 3 as my first car. i was browsing ebay and i found what looks like exactly what i'm looking for and close to where i live (auto fastback). but the guy has set the starting bid at $9000 which is way overpriced for the car and is a huge bummer to me! should i try and contact the guy and tell him that i'm interested in the car but for a more resonable price? because i'm pretty sure no one is going to bid on it at that price! 🙁 here's the link- http://cgi.ebay.com.au/VW-KOMBI-COUSIN-FASTBACK-NEEDS-HOME_W0QQitemZ260254274010QQihZ016QQcategoryZ35227QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

phaeton Seriously Crusin Dubber

160 posts · joined Jan 2006 ·

#654623
I believe due to its original condition and low mileage the seller believes he can get that amount for it.

As my Grandpa alaways said 'its only worth what someone is willing to pay'.

It will be interesting to see if it sells for that price 😀
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68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#654629
Hi
that is one nice looking Fastback...
but not worth anything like that amount of money..

PLUS He says He just bought it...??

so, He's just trying to make a quick Large profit...

Offer what you think
Just send Him an email via "Ask seller a question"

It may be the best looking type 3 fastback about
but as the owner probably doesn't know the history of the car...
plus it does need some things doing to it
and the spare tyre wants throwing away...

If No one else wants it...
and possibly no one will pay that amount of money

Best of luck

LEE


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Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·

#654697
clearly the owner is on crack
shark nose fastys are probably the least desriable of the lot
which is shame cos there nice to drive
its realistically not worth anymore than $3k but this idiot obvioulsy thinks that cos kombis are getting bullshit prices that they dont deserve then type3s are next LOL
like most vws its age the odometer would be on atleast its 2nd time around

keep looking auto fastys are normally dirt cheap cos not many ppl want them
u often see decent ones go on ebay sub $1k

njg02 Seriously Crusin Dubber

145 posts · joined May 2005 ·

#654728
If you contact him ask about the seat runners (original) and welded floor and the two coloured plug leads. See if he has the original correct rims as well.
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68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#654741
If He knew what He was doing..??

He would have replaced the 5 spark plug dizzy leads..

speedo has most probably gone past 100,000 miles

although We will never know..

a lot of wires hanging under the dash??

engine isn't even clean...

it could have been a daily driver..??
who never used the boot..

$3000 is usually tops for a type 3 in normal condition..

fastbacks are fairly rare...
not everyone likes the look...

If You bought this for $3000
You could have to spend $1000 on mechanical parts
CV Joints- tie rod ends - ball joints etc..
brakes...

For the price this goose wants, You would want the receipts for all the work done...

He may have bought it for $1000...???

cheers

best of luck

LEE

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VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome

5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·

#654769
For that price you would expect original owners manual, dealer invoice and NO receipts... because the car would be in pristine original un-worked-on condition
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Tazz Old Skool

1,315 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#654791
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GTMac Fahrvergnugen

976 posts · joined Nov 2004 ·

#654938
I own a 71 Fasty and still would not call myself an expert, but am I missing something as this car seems strange. I dont know any 71 models that have the airvents above the 1/4 window missing or have the fully sloping rear parcel tray? Thought these were characteristics of the slope nose model or is it an early 71? Seems strange detail like that would change mid year.
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butidontunderstand Insano Dub Head

783 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·

#654998
i would love it if my fasty would get 9 grand! that would be flipping sweet
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Sides Veteran Volks Folk

2,220 posts · joined May 2007 ·

#655045
Wow - that crack must be pretty high quality - the starting bid has been upped to $9500 !!!
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kroozzn63 Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,005 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·

#655052
i know of a notch 71 in better condition more original low kms etc etc that sold for around $6gs so hang in there youlll find one my price guide $3000- $6500
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type3girl Learner Dubber

16 posts · joined Mar 2008 ·

#655070
😂 sent him a message regarding the price and he said "he is falling more and more in love with it every day" and will "keep her if she doesn't sell for the price listed on ebay." seems like a lost cause. if only...! oh well 🙂

rearengine Slammed & Awesome Dubber

79 posts · joined Sep 2004 ·

#655222
Serious loon. imagine paying $9500, you would wake up with one hell of a headache the next day🙂🤪

njg02 Seriously Crusin Dubber

145 posts · joined May 2005 ·

#655308
There is/was a fasty on carsales or drive in a showroom for $9k, but it looked like it was worth it.
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Notch Nut Custom Title Time!

1,011 posts · joined Apr 2006 ·

#655638
It must go quicker cos it's red!!👍

$8k would be reasonable for an early model but 70's models are so unpredictable with pricing that it is hard to justify that kind of dough. You can still get them in complete condition for $500+ Type 3's are kinda schitzophrenic in pricing structure as they are not as common as beetles and kombis in the marketplace to get a general ball park figure. Personally I'd pay $5k for an early fastback and halve that for one from the 70's in same condition.
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crunchyyy Casual Dubber

20 posts · joined Jun 2008 ·

#656157
Hey
I bought a 73 auto fastback for 1000 bucks on ebay.
currently restoring body, painting original "gemini blue" , with and empi 8 spoke rims.
including lowered front and new interoir im aiming to hav total cost under 4k- doing most myself

long story short - keep looking