1973 Volkswagen Type III review from North America
"Awsome Car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
When I bought it the fuel injection was messed up. When you would step on the gas it would go, but once you got to a certin point it would stop giving you power. It idled great, but that lack of power made the car really suck. When you had it in 4th and full throttle it would only go 60mph.
Original CV Joint Boots were torn.
Transmission Oil needed to be changed.
Brake's were going out, bleeding them didnt help.
E-Brake Cable on the drivers side was broke.
Seats were torn.
Take into consideration the age of this car, this isnt a new VW. The entire car is Original, with none of this stuff ever being replaced. Even the shocks were original, stamped VW, and they still rode nice.
General comments?
Once I converted the car to carburetor, with headers, exhaust (Thunderbird), 009 Distributor, Petronix Electronic Ignition, Petronix Flame Thrower Ignition Coil, Manual Fuel Pump, (Basically an Early Squareback) the car ran great. She runs and drives great, stops on a dime, and is the most comfortable VW I have ever drove.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 200000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 200000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Type I |
| Date of Entry | 6th September, 2004 |