OT: Type 3s, who has one? |
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OT: Type 3s, who has one? |
lapuwali |
Jan 25 2005, 05:50 PM
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Not another one! Group: Benefactors Posts: 4,526 Joined: 1-March 04 From: San Mateo, CA Member No.: 1,743 |
Been thinking about getting one (Squareback, need a parts hauler...), and I'd like to know specifically about the parts situation (vendors and availability), but I'm interested in hearing any general opinions on them.
Yes, I know all about TheSamba and related boards. Been reading them. Just casting for opinions. Most of the Samba people seem to be interested in ditching the FI for carbs, and doing a search on MPS comes up completely blank, so I wonder about the general ability there to handle the D-Jet. Were I to get one, I'd prefer an EFI model, and this would be my first D-Jet car (both 914s were not). |
Cap'n Krusty |
Jan 25 2005, 08:04 PM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
I've owned a few, and worked on a LOT more. I like 'em. Parts are still pretty much available. D-jet stuff is pretty much all available, EXCEPT for the MPS, and the rebuilts would be cr*p, if they were better, that is. The early cars came with carbs, and the replacement carbs are fine. I once had a single sidedraft model, and I still have some new mufflers for the 2 carb and FI cars. T1 type tranny, T1 engine, front discs and larger rear drums. T1 style seats, lotsa legroom. They get really good fuel mileage, and I KNOW you can get 2 55 gallon drums of oil in the back of a SB. I've also seen a few converted to pickups, some well done, others hacked. VW missed the boat on that one! Fastbacks have REALLY limited carrying capacity.
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