Type 3 Automatic Transmission
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Type 3 Automatic Transmission
Hi
I'm new to the club and thirsty for information about type 3's Fastbacks and Squarebacks. Please could someone give me their honest experience of owning a Type 3 with an automatic gearbox (as in economy, durability and reliability)?
Regards Falcon
I'm new to the club and thirsty for information about type 3's Fastbacks and Squarebacks. Please could someone give me their honest experience of owning a Type 3 with an automatic gearbox (as in economy, durability and reliability)?
Regards Falcon
Re: Type 3 Automatic Transmission
Type 3 auto is the perfect combo - for relaxed driving. In my type 3 squareback it is really relaxed - drives very nice, economy is not a good as a carefully driven manual but any early vw isn't going to be bought purely on eco. Durability wise - the gearbox is very over engineered and tough but does need maintenance. The core of the gearbox is also used by the vw bay windows and some early US market Audis. I have rebuilt the one out of the squareback and the rebuild kit was available via US sellers on eBay...
The variant Project
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Thanks for the reply jmarkha - what sort of economy could I expect if driven gently and carefully in a well maintained car?
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tricky as I never really measured with any accuracy but I would have thought high 20s if the car was setup well. Probably more on a longer run. I wonder what the official figures were when they were first released...
The variant Project
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According to the 1969MY owner's manual you could expect 30mpg for the auto and 31.5mpg for the manual.
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https://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/ma ... page58.jpg
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I would imagine, like manufacturers figures today, that those are a bit optimistic.
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Yeah, I used my manual 1600 twin carb as a daily and regular commuted from Southend to Lincoln and always returned about 30mpg. For work which was half town half country it was around 27mpg. Autos typically offer less per gallon than manuals
The sultan of swing
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Hi guys
Thanks for your replies on autos and mpg, I’ve had a look at all the type 3s for sale on auction sites and classic sites. Myself, my wife and our two little dogs have travelled miles round the country but to no avail. Any type 3 on the market at the moment that I have viewed has been in very poor condition with severe rot or other serious issues. I’m probably looking for the holy grail, a tidy straight type 3 square back or fast back!!! Any ideas?
Sorry if this is posted in the wrong place.
Kind regards type 3 newbie
Thanks for your replies on autos and mpg, I’ve had a look at all the type 3s for sale on auction sites and classic sites. Myself, my wife and our two little dogs have travelled miles round the country but to no avail. Any type 3 on the market at the moment that I have viewed has been in very poor condition with severe rot or other serious issues. I’m probably looking for the holy grail, a tidy straight type 3 square back or fast back!!! Any ideas?
Sorry if this is posted in the wrong place.
Kind regards type 3 newbie
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It will be a game of patients. They dont pop up for sale all the time like modern cars. But I expect if you keep looking this year you will find the car you want. Try an advert in the wanted section as well. I will keep any eye out for anything suitable as well.
The sultan of swing
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have a look at thesamba - there are usually a few very nice cars that come up for sale in europe if you're happy to import and register.
I looked for about 3 yrs until my car came up for sale - worth the wait...
I looked for about 3 yrs until my car came up for sale - worth the wait...
The variant Project
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If your interested in a type4 fastback RHD auto four door very rare solid... have a look at mine on type four register... title introducing DBE 133 K ... 1972 fuel injection. I’m thinking of selling. Rob
Type 411 Le four door auto .
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Re: Type 3 Automatic Transmission
Hi guys
Thank you very much for the response on the subjects, I will keep looking and hoping.
Kind regards Falcon
Thank you very much for the response on the subjects, I will keep looking and hoping.
Kind regards Falcon