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Old January 5th 05, 02:58 AM
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John R Weiss > wrote
in message news:SwICd.281115$5K2.27171@attbi_s03...
> Tock > wrote...


>> Lots of cheap VW bugs still out there, and parts are still easy to come by.
>> Best years, IMHO, are 69 to 71, after the switch to 12 volts and before they
>> put air pumps on the engine. Pre-67's are ok, if you don't mind the single
>> circuit brake lines . . .


> IIRC, the 67s had the best power/weight ratio; also, 12V, large rear window,
> pre-smog rules...


Still think the body design is well past its useby date and
that a Golf of the same vintage makes a lot more sense.

> OTOH, they have become a cult car, and may be relatively expensive to buy...



 




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