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most of them are titles as VW beetles, and if they are transferred in state, there is no vehicle inspection, and no one is the wiser at the dmv. If out of state, there is some SERIOUS inspection that is involved. They will check for things like DOT approved headlamps, turn signals, e-brake, etc... most never pass.
they don't get as good a mileage as you would suspect. Usually poorly jetted and ill-running carb. If you stay with a 1600 DP motor and a stock sedan trans, you may get up to 30 out of it if you baby it, but i doubt it.
cons- unsafe exposed cockpit are (road debris, etc), cop magnet, loud even with a good exhaust, no heat, no ac (but air at 65 mph keeps you cool), no power steering, etc. Light front end weight is sketchy at high speeds and in the rain especially. Complete lack of cargo area.
pros - you look like a badass,
trust me, i love rails, and often thought about a street legal one. Anything i found that was even close to something i would drive on the street and felt safe putting my kids into, i was into 7-8k +.
If yer looking for vw power, find a Baja beetle or a well built manx-style fiberglass one with a soft top.
just my $.02.
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