I'll open a can-o-worms...
Some say that the super suspension is terrible. Sure is, when the rubber bushings are 30+ years old and you get mad wobbles, so a lot of vw guys dont even consider a super a real VW. (you guys know who I'm talking about, I'm sure you've meet a few at shows/meetings
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Take that same setup, put in some new bushings, (INCLUDING that $50 idler arm bushing!!), replace steering dampner, ball joints, tie rod ends, check for straight tie rods, bigger sway bar, coil-overs, etc, etc, etc,..
Then you gotta great handling Super!! I'm a hardcore Super fan :silly: , thats all I ever owned. (my first was a 72, then I gotta 71)
Many here will agree that the 73 1/2 with the 2-bolt setup is better than the vertical 3-bolt. I cant dare compare, I've never driven (test, you might say) a 71 with a fresh suspension, then went over and hoped in a 73+ with new components, and did the same thing. Also, some swear buy the rack and pinion. i, might agree...sure these components are more modern, you see them on new vehicles today, so there may be some truth there, but I'm plenty happy with my 71....this was the can of worms btw!!
Any way, I have no idea what a standard bug rides like, never drove one...come to think about it, I think I've only riden in 1..ever!! (jeez, weird thought...)
So there's all my jabber...(did i get off subject?)....I'l talk up a Super beetle any day over a STD. Not that I dont like a std, I LOVE all VWs!!!!