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MarkM=> I'd really like to educate myself a bit more so when the right => car comes along I'll know. <applause> I wish I'd done the same. You've come to the right place. => Given that the Notchbacks were not officially released in the U.S., => are they much harder to come by and thus more expensive? Yes. Of course, good deals and availability are largely a matter of luck, and the farther north you live the fewer T3s you'll find in general. => What are some reference materials you would suggest looking at before => buying a Type III? The archive here is about as good as it gets. => Can you give me some information on the compatibility of Type III and => Type I engine parts? Most of the engine is the same, BUT: The cooling system is completely different and must be complete to work properly; linkage for stock dual-carb setups can be hard to find; parts for single-carb setups are quite rare; etc. Extend your budget to buy the most complete car you can find -- you'll be well ahead. => What about the interior parts? T1 odds and ends will fit, but nothing important. => Are Type IIIs considerably more expensive to maintain than Type Is => and more problematic? No and no. => Should I buy a Type I first and later graduate to a Type III after I => have some more repair knowledge (my knowledge at present extends to => changing oil, sparkplugs, tires, etc.)? No. Buy the car you like better. => Are there any years that you would recommend buying (or avoiding)? The basic choices are: Early or late body Swing-axle or IRS Manual or automatic Standard (rare) or deluxe trim Singe-carb, dual-carb or FI Ghia The '62s have a lot of rare details and so I'd consider generally tougher to restore; after that it's a matter of preference. You know about the T3 Ghia, right? Welcome to the list! Steven Ayres, Prescott AZ '66 KGhia 1600 ------------------------------------------------------------------- List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list or mailto:help@vwtype3.org