is this a good deal?

Deerboy Learner Dubber

10 posts · joined Feb 2009 · 24 Apr 2009, 3:15 pm

#708797

hi there, been lookin at gettin a tIII for a while and wanted something like this:

click for my dream car

came across this the other day and took it for a test drive:

click to see for sale - fastback red and silver

he's spent a lot on recon engine and trans and it seems to run alright

negotiated down to $5500 - needs about $600 for RWC - new tires mostly, bulbs and a few tightenings - paint is ok, a few flakes and a little pitting but fine from a distance. would need some work on the interior but mechanically it seems well taken care of.

is that a good deal or am i better off buying a cheap $1k off ebay and doing restoration? i was amazed at the similarity to my concept!

gotta decide asap so any thoughts from those further down the path would be greatly appreciated

Tim

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myvintageroom Commited Dubber

53 posts · joined Nov 2008 · 24 Apr 2009, 7:05 pm

#708825

I think I would be a little more patient.
You could probably do better than that.
Maybe pay the same price for something with original colour.

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matt Insano Dub Head

743 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 24 Apr 2009, 7:32 pm

#708834

where are you? i have a 70 type 3 wagon for sale, needs resto,$1000ono
matt,
P.S i am in mount gambier SA

rearengine Slammed & Awesome Dubber

79 posts · joined Sep 2004 · 26 Apr 2009, 4:52 pm

#709085

Only an opinion but I think thats a lot for a late one. I would pay that for a solid early but not a late.

donn Wolfsburg Elder

3,515 posts · joined Nov 2005 · 26 Apr 2009, 9:01 pm

#709165

If you give the man some money and you drive away with a smile on your face then it was a good deal, if your still smiling 12 months later then it was a great deal.

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GTMac Fahrvergnugen

976 posts · joined Nov 2004 · 26 Apr 2009, 10:31 pm

#709187

Firstly do you really want an auto? It looks clean and you can drive and enjoy straight away. My experience is that $1000 restos cost about 10x that unless you are very lucky and get something very dry rust free (lol).

You have min $300 worth of center console, min $200 for the tacho, both of which are hard to get in good condition and are a sweet accessory.

Can I put it this way, it is rewarding to do your own but very nice to have someone do a lot of the hard work for you. Unless a cheap Splitty worth keeping falls in my lap, I will pay the $40k and buy a good one ready to drive when I can afford it, so maybe your better off doing the same and grab it.

For inspiration, this is how my "rust free" $1000 Fasty looks like before and after.

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rusty62 Seriously Crusin Dubber

143 posts · joined Apr 2005 · 26 Apr 2009, 11:57 pm

#709195

got anymore photos

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GTMac Fahrvergnugen

976 posts · joined Nov 2004 · 27 Apr 2009, 12:54 am

#709197

rusty62 wrote:got anymore photos

Of the finished product or of the resto? I have done a pretty poor picture clip of about 30 photos showing parts of the resto and final product on Youtube.

Just search "VW Type 3 Fastback resto" and something should come up. Only did this because I was playing with Windows Movie Maker. Cant work out why some pics are blurry.........anyway.

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7,671 posts · joined Feb 2005 · 27 Apr 2009, 10:06 am

#709232

for that coin it would have to be legit rwc for my money..
take your time and keep looking.. something will pop up

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71notch Casual Dubber

30 posts · joined Apr 2009 · 27 Apr 2009, 11:16 am

#709245

I would wait or negociate further and as the previous poster said I would want a RWC for that price, BUT if you have the money and really want it then go for it! 😀

vwombat Hey Ho - Lets GO!

1,218 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 20 May 2009, 6:06 am

#713516

No RWC at that price is criminal, but if it's really that close and you KNOW there are no nasty surprises,
you might get lucky on money in the long run. With this much work done - WHY is this being sold in the
first place?

I think it's a buyers market at the moment, and paint jobs like these really narrow the field in terms of
buyers. You're probably the only one interested... That means you're in a good position to poker the
owner either INTO RWC for that price (reasonable), or drop the price to cover your $600.

BTW - Is $600 REALLY what it needs for roadworthy? A "few tightenings" sounds interesting - do those
squeaks reveal the need for new tie rod ends or balljoints or suspension? Sometimes you need to live
with the car a while before you find some expensive "hidden qualities".

isky Officially Full-On Dubber

257 posts · joined May 2009 · 20 May 2009, 8:25 am

#713546

GTMac that's awesome mate! nice work...

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