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Westys are great (long)
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Posted by Don L [Email] (more from Don L) on Wed, 21 Mar 2007 09:27:38 Share Post by Email
In Reply to: thinking of getting a VW Westfalia--opinions?, nathanael, Wed, 21 Mar 2007 09:27:35
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I had 2 1971 Westfalia poptops in college, and boy they were fun. Also, had a 1968 Deluxe Bus. The '71's were the last with the Type 1 (bug) motor, so the 1980 you are considering will be a rocket in comparison. I had the obligatory 0-50 sticker that THS mentions too. Too funny!

The air-cooled bus/vanagons are very straightforward and easy to work on. Any of the models by this point will need work occasionally, but the motors pull out the back on a trolley floor jack, and you don't even have to jack up the vehicle to pull the motor.

Get the Idiot's guide by Muir as it references Type 2 and 4 motors, and a Bentley manual (I still hate the fact that one doesn't exist for either of my current Saabs, are you listening Bentley?). Also, check thesamba.com for more info.

I saw a mint 1966 Bug on the way to work yesterday, and got all nostalgic!

Hope this helps,
Don
Atlanta, GA
1999 9-3SE HOT 104k
2004 9-5 Aero 38k

Past VW's
(2) 1971 Westys
1968 Deluxe Type 2
1963 Beetle with ragtop sunroof
1961 Beetle

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