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AaronC=> the advantages of getting an earlier or later => model, ... Welcome to the list. I like my '66 for the disk brakes, larger engine and larger cabin-heat system over earlier models. I once had an early Square, and I prefer that body style over the later one (although that would be a liability in a resto, as early bod parts are harder to find). I've often thought that the optimum choice would be a '69 for the IRS and early body. There are a lot of questions about automatics here because a) almost all of the later Type 3s sold in the US were automatics, b) more later cars survive, and c) there's less general knowledge about automatics. Same goes for fuel injection. In making your choice, I'd counsel you to buy absolutely the most solid body you can find -- accept no rust and minimum dings. The less body and interior restoration you have to do, the more money you'll save, you can trust that. Plan on redoing the mechanical stuff anyway -- engine, brakes, suspension -- since these cars are so old, and save up for new rubber, because if a car has no rust, it's a good bet it's been baking in the Southwest. If you live in the Rust Belt, shop away from home for a car, it's still worth it. In terms of performance, I'm very happy with my lightly modified stock configuration. It's not a dragster, but it cruises quite happily at 85 on the freeway, and I'm not at all concerned about doing cross-country trips in any weather. Steven Ayres, Prescott AZ '66 KG1600 ------------------------------------------------ To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <type3-off@vwtype3.org> For more help, see http://vwtype3.org/list/