Spark plugs and wires, Steering column replaced soon after purchasing.
Minor fire under dash caused by faulty wiring performed by previous owner.
Bearings replaced after a few months of owning.
Replaced tires.
Horn stopped working for a few months and now magically works again.
Driver seat is not fully adjustable.
Major exhaust leak would send exhaust into passenger cabin.
Installed new engine and transmission 4-5 months after purchasing.
Handles great and since installation of new trans, engine and tires. It is fast too, and I surprise people in later model cars with ease.
Classic looking car, always turns heads.
It's like flying in an open air cockpit biplane rather than a jet fighter.
I invested over 2 times the purchase price, but is worth every bit for the amount of Farvergnugen you get.
I had the exact same experience with my 1969 Fastback, including the exhaust in the passenger compartment. I just discovered a hole below the battery tray last week. But what can you do? This car is a keeper.
Your comment about driving the fastback will be with me for a long time. Very accurate. Same about "what can you do". My 73 droops in the back and is fairly ugly in orange. Really like it anyway for some reason. I have done the engine (not transmission yet) and it has the battery hole too. It is fast for what feels like such a heavy car. I don't think a stock beetle could keep up. If the FI is working correctly that is...
Wow... reading your review was like a blast from the past. I had a 69 type III squareback and a similar experience back in the 70's. How about that windshield squirter powered by the spare tire pressure? Cool. I used to jack up the spare to 70 psi and squirt people on the sidewalk. It goes over snowdrifts like a snowmobile too. You genuinely have to love the Type III in order to still operate one in the 21st century. Either that or be completely insane.
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