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 ·
Rust and paint cause there probally the most costly things to get repaired
Midlife crisis ·
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
65square ·
Welcome to Type 3s! Another place to look is top of the front guards, seen a lot bubbling there.
Amsterdamned ·
Nice one. Cheers for the advice.
How do they hold up in traffic? Are they a useable daily ride?
Unity-28 ·
Yes. I have been driving mine everyday for 3 years! I too came from a golf, dont regret it one bit...
N!
typ-fre ·
check your LHS sill panel and LHS floorpan
most times on early type3's they have rust there
dom
kombi69 ·
if you're thinking of having a family get a four door model
Amsterdamned ·
Family?! Too young and too poor! Like George Orwell once said...Two doors goooood, four doors baaaaaad.
Midlife crisis ·
They are really good for daily driver we use our fastie they ae just GREAT to drive
have lots of fun
Marc
empi ·
My opinion is dont buy the one you are looking at ..... buy mine!!!!!
empi
Midlife crisis ·
Another spot to check is the floor, in particular under where the battery sits.
Marc
Amsterdamned ·
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 ·
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?