As the subject suggests I am new to the forum. I have never owned a VW however have a great love for these cars.
Pending the sale of my current car and depending how much money I have left over after I do some work on the new house I am wanting to buy a late model type 3 fastback (if anyone knows of one in Vic let me know).
Is there anything in particular that I need to keep a look out for?
Great forum everyone, keep up the good work.
Cheers Major.
type3hunter ·
Rusty floor pan covered in sound deadener to disguise the holes
Edison ·
look out for rusty front bumper mounts
Major ·
Thanks guys, appreciated the info.
cruiser ·
There is bunch of info here on what/where to look when buying a type 3.
Its a late model ... buy and early car!! 😁 Autos can be costly!
Doctor ·
Nothing wrong with a late model, i prefer them personally, for looks and parts availability....
vlad01 ·
Me too. I like the way the late ones look 😀👍
Fastie ·
A guy on Melburgluft bought this
Major ·
Decided not to bid as I would prefer a manual. I have a guy interested in my current ride and with some luck will buy it. Then I will be on the hunt for a fastback.
Still if anyone knows of one let me know. I want it as a daily driver, but I don't mind having to do a little bit of work.
naylor_james ·
if ebaying.....go and see it in person before you purchase!!!!this forum is incredibly valuable to someone just getting into these cars as i am..i wish i had spent a few more weeks browsing this forum before i purchased my car....ask questions the guys on here are more than happy to answer even the strangest and most obvious or difficult questions...check out hte readers rides area and see hwat problems or issues other people have had who have built something similar to what you want....just research before you buy...i didnt and it bit me hard!! but yeah this forum is the perfect place to learn and ask questions!
james
shaven ·
bump for Paul... 😍
dragsters for life ·
empi wrote:Its a late model ... buy and early car!! 😁 Autos can be costly!
i bet my auto notch cost less all up on the road than your early notch...............
mines been a daily for almost a year and i was told an auto cost a bit if it dies, hard to find late auto stuff too i was told
i have 2 late auto type 3s and 2 spare gearboxes, real hard and exspensive the 2 spare i have were given to me
do yourself a favour and join the fattie crowd, be different from all the other muppets
Yeah mate. Unfortunately it is well over my budget. By the sounds of it though it is a pretty good buy.
Cheers Paul
dragsters for life ·
thats a nice one not much to do to make it yours, been watching it too
vlad01 ·
thats cool as hell! original paint?
I would go for that, looks pretty much all original and untampered
Major ·
I was seriously thinking about it. It is out of my price range unfortunately, I had a chat to the guy who owns it and he was wanting to get around $3k. I personally think it is worth a bit more then that, I would have thought around $4k. It will be interesting to see how it goes!
dragsters for life ·
Major wrote:I was seriously thinking about it. It is out of my price range unfortunately, I had a chat to the guy who owns it and he was wanting to get around $3k. I personally think it is worth a bit more then that, I would have thought around $4k. It will be interesting to see how it goes!
just buy it
Major ·
It ended up going for $2500, pretty good price I would have thought. Alas I wasn't the lucky buyer, so I will keep looking for my project.
dragsters for life ·
the buyer stole that, damn wish i had the room, i dont have a fastie
That is one nice notch! Seen the others on ebay. The white fasty was on there for $3K last week.
vlad01 ·
dragsters for life wrote:the buyer stole that, damn wish i had the room, i dont have a fastie
you've gone mad!
Major ·
Guys, went and had a chat to Rick at Volksrecycle on Saturday. He is a great bloke and a wealth of knowledge. However still didn't find anything except for a nice notch which is still out of my price range for a project 🥲.
So I am increasing my budget and looking for a daily driver, only have $3K though (pity I didn't work this out a few weeks ago when that car was on ebay).
Cheers Paul
Fastie ·
Just be patient.. plenty pop up here and ebay.
Major ·
Fastie wrote:Just be patient.. plenty pop up here and ebay.
Trust me I have been looking, the problem is I need a second car urgently and I would prefer to get something that I really want rather then any old thing. Otherwise I will have to run the kids around in something like a pulsar 🤪.
Can anyone tell me if childrens car seats easily fit in a type 3???? Do they have anchor points????
Cheers Paul
empi ·
i know where the one on ebay is...
Major ·
empi wrote:i know where the one on ebay is...
Please tell?😁
Major ·
Bump - Guys I am still on the search for a type 3. I was originally looking for either a fasty or a notch, however I would also consider a square. Actually I would really like a square if I could find one 👍.
Regards Paul
GlennyC ·
Hey Guys/Girls,
I'm Very close to Joining the Type 3 game. Have been looking for a while now, I think Im after a squareback, or fastback, either would be fine. Im constantly on Ebay etc. looking for a bargain but haven't been able to nab one yet! Wondering if you guys know of any that are up for sale elsewhere (you seem to be right on top of the market) i have a budget of about $3500.... im in melbourne, but can travel if need be. Any help would be great. Cheers guys.
type3disease ·
ask dragstersforlife - he has a yellow fasty that fits the budget etc... it may have sold already but ask him...
white wagon on ebay looks good for the dollars - go look at it make an offer then spend the rest of the budget fixing the oil leak
or I hear there may be an awesome safari beige auto fasty on the market soon, only a couple beans more than you've got to spend - but well worth it ; )
GlennyC ·
type3disease wrote:ask dragstersforlife - he has a yellow fasty that fits the budget etc... it may have sold already but ask him...
white wagon on ebay looks good for the dollars - go look at it make an offer then spend the rest of the budget fixing the oil leak
or I hear there may be an awesome safari beige auto fasty on the market soon, only a couple beans more than you've got to spend - but well worth it ; )
Thanks type3disease, I'll follow your leads. they all sound very interesting. I'm looking at the white wagon on the weekend- fingers crossed.
Is the safari fasty from someone on here?
Thanks
type3disease ·
Yep Melbourne car - ask dragsters' about that one too... He's tha man on the ground while I'm away 😂
GlennyC ·
Great, Seems he has a finger in every pie. thanks.
shaven ·
GlennyC wrote:Great, Seems he has a finger in every pie. thanks.
and if those two punks have nothing... shot me a PM with yourdetails... half half dozen you may be interested in🙅
cheers matty
GlennyC ·
Cheers guys. Although i cant seem to send PM's yet..... it says i need 5 posts before PM'img. I'll post some more rubbish posts to up my numbers, or you guys could PM me and i'll reply. Either way thanks.
dragsters for life ·
i had a fastie for all of 10 mins the other day, im pucking it up today and the new owner pics it up from me on monday, should have contacted me, 1 owner no rust and comlete runner, 72 wattlw yellow fastie gotta be quick here and theres a couple more for sale, assd benny has said i been on a roll of late, looking at a beetle and splitty todsay aswell
early bird catches the worm
heres a couple pics of the yellow one
GlennyC ·
Dam! Looks awesome. Be sure to keep me in mind if you stumble across another gem. Cheers. Btw how much was the yellow fasty??
GlennyC ·
shaven wrote:
GlennyC wrote:Great, Seems he has a finger in every pie. thanks.
and if those two punks have nothing... shot me a PM with yourdetails... half half dozen you may be interested in🙅
cheers matty
Pm sent. Cheers
Major ·
GlennyC wrote:Hey Guys/Girls,
I'm Very close to Joining the Type 3 game. Have been looking for a while now, I think Im after a squareback, or fastback, either would be fine. Im constantly on Ebay etc. looking for a bargain but haven't been able to nab one yet! Wondering if you guys know of any that are up for sale elsewhere (you seem to be right on top of the market) i have a budget of about $3500.... im in melbourne, but can travel if need be. Any help would be great. Cheers guys.
Mate, you should really have started your own thread rather then hijacking mine 😠.........anyway I am not one to get my knickers in a knot 😁, good luck with your search.
Cheers Paul
GlennyC ·
Major wrote:
GlennyC wrote:Hey Guys/Girls,
I'm Very close to Joining the Type 3 game. Have been looking for a while now, I think Im after a squareback, or fastback, either would be fine. Im constantly on Ebay etc. looking for a bargain but haven't been able to nab one yet! Wondering if you guys know of any that are up for sale elsewhere (you seem to be right on top of the market) i have a budget of about $3500.... im in melbourne, but can travel if need be. Any help would be great. Cheers guys.
Mate, you should really have started your own thread rather then hijacking mine 😠.........anyway I am not one to get my knickers in a knot 😁, good luck with your search.
Cheers Paul [/quote
Paul,
Sorry mate, I just saw the title of this thread and thought it was a good place to ask for help, rather than clog the forum by doubling up on the same topic. Apologies buddy. You're first in line 🙂
type3disease ·
sorry Major...
I think its a good way for you both to see whats available - esp how quick they come and go...
and sorry forgot Shaven might have one for you both too... ; )
They are out there kids... just a case of keeping eyes peeled...
dragsters' is definately the pie man....
shaven ·
type3disease wrote:dragsters' is definately the pie man....
YES... but check his fingers first😂
Major ·
GlennyC wrote:
Major wrote:
GlennyC wrote:Hey Guys/Girls,
I'm Very close to Joining the Type 3 game. Have been looking for a while now, I think Im after a squareback, or fastback, either would be fine. Im constantly on Ebay etc. looking for a bargain but haven't been able to nab one yet! Wondering if you guys know of any that are up for sale elsewhere (you seem to be right on top of the market) i have a budget of about $3500.... im in melbourne, but can travel if need be. Any help would be great. Cheers guys.
Mate, you should really have started your own thread rather then hijacking mine 😠.........anyway I am not one to get my knickers in a knot 😁, good luck with your search.
Cheers Paul [/quote
Paul,
Sorry mate, I just saw the title of this thread and thought it was a good place to ask for help, rather than clog the forum by doubling up on the same topic. Apologies buddy. You're first in line 🙂
No worries mate, like I said doesn't bother me. I have seen plenty around for the price you are looking, so I will keep my eyes open for you too. Eventhough I am not having much luck in finding what I want, I would be happy to see you pick something up 👍. I will help where I can.
Cheers Paul
Major ·
type3disease wrote:sorry Major...
I think its a good way for you both to see whats available - esp how quick they come and go...
and sorry forgot Shaven might have one for you both too... ; )
They are out there kids... just a case of keeping eyes peeled...
dragsters' is definately the pie man....
All cool Ben. I agree, it is always better to have more eyes on the look out.
Have you made the move west yet?
shaven ·
Major wrote:
type3disease wrote:sorry Major...
I think its a good way for you both to see whats available - esp how quick they come and go...
and sorry forgot Shaven might have one for you both too... ; )
They are out there kids... just a case of keeping eyes peeled...
dragsters' is definately the pie man....
All cool Ben. I agree, it is always better to have more eyes on the look out.
Have you made the move west yet?
nth-nth east😂
Major ·
shaven wrote:
Major wrote:
type3disease wrote:sorry Major...
I think its a good way for you both to see whats available - esp how quick they come and go...
and sorry forgot Shaven might have one for you both too... ; )
They are out there kids... just a case of keeping eyes peeled...
dragsters' is definately the pie man....
All cool Ben. I agree, it is always better to have more eyes on the look out.
Have you made the move west yet?
nth-nth east😂
I thought Ben was heading WA direction????
GlennyC ·
Cheers Paul. Didn't want to be stepping on anyone's toes. Would be great to have yo keep an eye out aswell. Thanks.
Ps. Shaven did you get my PM?
type3disease ·
far north queensland - no cars on this island... slowly going insane....
🤓
shaven ·
type3disease wrote:far north queensland - no cars on this island... slowly going insane....