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 Amsterdamned
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| posted on January 30th, 2004 at 10:03 AM |
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Type 3 buying advice
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!
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| posted on January 30th, 2004 at 10:46 AM |
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Rust and paint cause there probally the most costly things to get repaired
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| posted on January 30th, 2004 at 10:49 AM |
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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
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| posted on January 30th, 2004 at 10:55 AM |
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Welcome to Type 3s! Another place to look is top of the front guards, seen a lot bubbling there.
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Amsterdamned
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| posted on January 30th, 2004 at 12:20 PM |
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Nice one. Cheers for the advice.
How do they hold up in traffic? Are they a useable daily ride?
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| posted on January 30th, 2004 at 12:22 PM |
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Yes. I have been driving mine everyday for 3 years! I too came from a golf, dont regret it one bit...
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| posted on January 30th, 2004 at 02:15 PM |
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check your LHS sill panel and LHS floorpan
most times on early type3's they have rust there
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| posted on January 30th, 2004 at 03:33 PM |
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if you're thinking of having a family get a four door model
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| posted on January 30th, 2004 at 04:09 PM |
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Family?! Too young and too poor! Like George Orwell once said...Two doors goooood, four doors baaaaaad.
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| posted on January 30th, 2004 at 09:30 PM |
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They are really good for daily driver we use our fastie they ae just GREAT to drive
have lots of fun
Marc
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| posted on February 1st, 2004 at 06:31 PM |
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My opinion is dont buy the one you are looking at ..... buy mine!!!!!
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| posted on February 1st, 2004 at 07:07 PM |
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Battery
Another spot to check is the floor, in particular under where the battery sits.
Marc
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| posted on February 2nd, 2004 at 11:33 AM |
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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?
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| posted on February 2nd, 2004 at 11:47 AM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by kombi69
if you're thinking of having a family get a four door model
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Type 3's only came in 2 door, unless you were just mentioning any 4 door?
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