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!

Rust and paint cause there probally the most costly things to get repaired

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

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

Nice one. Cheers for the advice.

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

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

N!

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

dom

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

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

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



have lots of fun



Marc

My opinion is dont buy the one you are looking at ..... buy mine!!!!!
empi

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

Marc

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?