Re: [T3] newbie questions (many!)

[Allen Moore <concept@compassnet.com>]

And of course, I have to put my two pennies in as well!

  I have a 70' Squareback (FI, Automatic) and it is one of 
  the most practical cars I have ever owned!  (My other car is
  a Ford Explorer Sport)  The Square can hold just about as
  much cargo as my Explorer can!

  I bought my Square last January, bought it on the Internet;
  had it shipped to Houston from the Napa Valley. It is a fairly 
  rust free example.  After installing new shocks, tires and 
  overhauling the brake system, I am totally amazed at how smooth
  this vehicle rides and how great the handling is. 

  If you like the Notchback, by all means go fo it.  I think 
  that the Notch offers "European Elegance" in the styling.
  Even though my Square is of the "later" body style, the 
  earlier (rounder) style is higher on the "cuteness factor"
  scale. 

  I really never figured out why VW never offically imported
  it to the US. (Canada Only), nor no Type 3 sales in Mexico. 

  Then there is the Type 3 Ghia.  This is a rare animal unto
  itself.  I have only seen two in person. And for the vintage
  "sporty look" there is the Fastback. 

  Look at the scrapbook section of the 

  http://www.vwtype3.org 

  site, you will see some good pictures of all Type3 styles there. 

  For some REALLY interesting reading, go to the 
  The Type II and Type III  Experience web site 

  http://www.thesamba.com 

  and look at some of the factory brochures and VW aderts for our cars
  that are scanned in there.  If that doesn't set your heart afire for a
  T3,  nothing will! (:->! 

  In closing, save your $$ and buy the best car you can find. Mine
  was a pretty good complete example, and I have spent about $900
  replacing worn out parts (but I only paid $750 for the car) and
  about 100 hours of work, and I haven't even started on the body
  yet!  It now runs great and I expect it to be reliable. And remember
  the "right" T3 for you may not be available when you want it.
  I took about 4 months from the time I knew I wanted one until I
  found the one I have.  

  Let us know what you find.

  Sincerely,
  Allen Moore 
  Houston, TX 

   

Erkson, Toby wrote:
> 
> Phil, with such wit and vocabularic grace, I'm amazed you don't have those
> co-eds that prance around your library knocking down your door, or at least
> wanting a ride in your Square!
>    Toby  Erkson
>    air_cooled_nut@pobox.com  <-- Please use this address for email
>    '72 VW Squareback 1.6L bored and stroked to 2.0L, Berg five-speed
>    '75 Porsche 914 1.8L, ORPCA member
>    Portland, Oregon, http://www.pobox.com/~toby_erkson/
> 
> >-----Original Message-----
> >A waitress recently asked me if I drive my "little white car"
> >everywhere.  I said "sure....it's only 27 years old, why not?"  But,
> >she said, it's an antique.  Yes, I replied, so is my wife, and I sure
> >don't plan to trade her in anytime soon.
> 
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