Just curious. Anyone here ever own an aircooled VW?

maxh2o · 06-15-2008, 11:05 PM

What did you own and kind of milage did you get?

Audi-Sav · 06-15-2008, 11:57 PM

This would be in 73 and in Great Falls, Montana of all places. It had 60,000 miles on it at the time and we sold at 120,000. The defrost system was the CRAP. I mean the CRAP. In the winter you would have to have an icescraper in one hand and drive with the other. Scrape the inside enough to see out of and drive, scrape the inside enough to see out and drive.

Mileage? Good? I can't remember at all. I do remember drafting off of the semis though. Get right behind them and let them pull you along. You would barely have to touch the gas.

s4wood · 06-16-2008, 05:37 AM

1967
1974

Mileage was about 26 if I remember correctly.

ReyHey · 06-16-2008, 08:28 AM

dave240Z · 06-16-2008, 10:04 AM

In order of ownership
'71 Beetle (1st car)
'68 Beetle (used through high-school)
'59 Beetle (post high-school chick magnet)
'54 Beetle (resto-custom project, sold to fund college.

)

Depending on the engine, mileage was from the upper 20s to less than 20. My best mileage was attained with a mild 1641cc with twin 34 Solex carbs using 87 octane. Worst mileage was with a 2180cc, twin 48IDA carbs and stinger exhaust. The car was fast and the sound addicting. Best of all, gas was cheap.

To be honest, for a straight commuter car (safety aside), an old aircooled is pretty decent if you keep the engine fairly stock with a few well chosen upgrades to improve efficiency. A 5spd conversion really helps on the freeway.

KMarshall · 06-16-2008, 10:43 AM

Funny part is that I read a bus in a wind tunnel is actually has less drag than a bug... 3rd hand unsubstantiated science. My Type II and Type III's as a kid all did about the same mileage. However, if you accounted in the leaking oil, I probably had an oil use on par with a 10mpg car.

SunnyvaleA6 · 06-16-2008, 12:45 PM

...pretty much always had the accelerator on the floor unless at cruising speed. I got tired of 62 mph max on the freeway, being scared of losing my legs in minor collisions, etc. Our relationship ended on a 100+ degree day due to warped cylinder walls. I remember driving really slow to avoid overheating too. Oh well. I was glad to move on.

Reggie · 06-16-2008, 01:19 PM

retrohasen · 06-17-2008, 07:19 AM

Arctic Ultrasport · 06-17-2008, 08:10 AM

06-15-2008, 11:57 PM	#2
Audi-Sav Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 2,091	My parents bought a used 69 squareback VW as a wedding present for me and my wife. This would be in 73 and in Great Falls, Montana of all places. It had 60,000 miles on it at the time and we sold at 120,000. The defrost system was the CRAP. I mean the CRAP. In the winter you would have to have an icescraper in one hand and drive with the other. Scrape the inside enough to see out of and drive, scrape the inside enough to see out and drive. Mileage? Good? I can't remember at all. I do remember drafting off of the semis though. Get right behind them and let them pull you along. You would barely have to touch the gas. __________________

06-16-2008, 05:37 AM	#3
s4wood AudiWorld Expert Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 26,557	I have owned two... 1967 1974 Mileage was about 26 if I remember correctly. __________________ Steve S RIP O.W.Kenobi current cars: 95 UrS6 5 speed 90 Mazda Miata - commuter car previous Audis (in reverse order): 99 A4 1.8TQM - Aluminum Silver (APR stage 3) 05 A4 1.8TQM - Dolphin Gray (Audiworld Project Car) 01 S4 - Laser Red 99 A4 1.8TQM - Aluminum Silver 00 A4 1.8TQM - Volcano Black 01 S4 Avant - Laser Red 83 4000E - Beige Metallic 00 S4 - Nogaro Blue 97 A4 2.8QM - Laser Red

06-16-2008, 08:28 AM	#4
ReyHey AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 17,487	'68 Bug. Mileage?? Couldn't sqeeze $5 in filling the tank, who cared. 8-) __________________ "Hey my Audi may be SOLD, but I can Daydream, can't I?!"

06-16-2008, 10:04 AM	#5
dave240Z AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 201	Quite a few over the years...I'm aircooled at heart In order of ownership '71 Beetle (1st car) '68 Beetle (used through high-school) '59 Beetle (post high-school chick magnet) '54 Beetle (resto-custom project, sold to fund college. ) Depending on the engine, mileage was from the upper 20s to less than 20. My best mileage was attained with a mild 1641cc with twin 34 Solex carbs using 87 octane. Worst mileage was with a 2180cc, twin 48IDA carbs and stinger exhaust. The car was fast and the sound addicting. Best of all, gas was cheap. To be honest, for a straight commuter car (safety aside), an old aircooled is pretty decent if you keep the engine fairly stock with a few well chosen upgrades to improve efficiency. A 5spd conversion really helps on the freeway.

06-16-2008, 10:43 AM	#6
KMarshall AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,128	Since I bought this one, I think I'm in the mid 20's.. but mainly due to the aero dynamics. :) Funny part is that I read a bus in a wind tunnel is actually has less drag than a bug... 3rd hand unsubstantiated science. My Type II and Type III's as a kid all did about the same mileage. However, if you accounted in the leaking oil, I probably had an oil use on par with a 10mpg car.

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06-16-2008, 12:45 PM	#7
SunnyvaleA6 Audiworld Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 37	67 bus, got about 20 mpg... ...pretty much always had the accelerator on the floor unless at cruising speed. I got tired of 62 mph max on the freeway, being scared of losing my legs in minor collisions, etc. Our relationship ended on a 100+ degree day due to warped cylinder walls. I remember driving really slow to avoid overheating too. Oh well. I was glad to move on.

06-16-2008, 01:19 PM	#8
Reggie AudiWorld Expert 2011 Audi Q5 My Garage Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Fort Collins Colorado Posts: 30,624	67 bug but was surprised at how little oil the engine held considering it was air cooled __________________

06-17-2008, 07:19 AM	#9
retrohasen New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 342	64 bug all original down to 40hp motor, got about 30mpg when babied __________________ Audi A4 Avant 2.0TQ Motiv Media Group STaSIS- RACE BRED ADRENALINE

06-17-2008, 08:10 AM	#10
Arctic Ultrasport Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 275	Very nice!

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