Re: List opinion on keeping the Roc

[Mark Madison <mmadison@aracnet.com>]

I don't want to sound like a Crab or anything, but it seems as though the
car has been slightly abused over these years instead of it sucking you
dry.  Cars this old need attention, and if you wait and let it all build
up it can definately put a serious damper on the cash flow.
I'd say if you love the car, go for it.  At least you know where its
been... and exactly what is wrong with it.  If you add up what it will
take to fix it all, and figure out how much it would cost to get another
16v with under 1k on it you'll find that easier to make your decision.

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Mark Madison
mmadison@aracnet.com

On Fri, 10 Sep 1999, Shannon Fenton wrote:

> 
> Well guys Ive got a decsion to make on the car. I would like your opinions.
> Heres the deal;
> 87 16V with 208,000 miles, new oil system with rod and main bearings done
> at 180K with a new head gasket at 190K altough oil still ends up in the
> coolant. Motor still has not seen over 2 bar of oil pressure in 3yrs except
> when cold. I mention this because I have to wonder just how much life this
> motor still has in it. Burns no oil. Beleive it or not but I am the second
> owner and the clutch is original stock. lotsa performance stuff on it. I
> padi 4500 for the car with 87K on it. Ive put probably 4K into to it over
> the past 4 years in misc stuff.
> 
> Its got a bent driverside driveshaft with ripped boots, ripped boots on the
> passenger side. Torn steering rack boot, blown front shocks and probably
> blown rears but Im not sure of that. Completely trashed tires. Im looking
> at dropping a total of $555 for H&R springs, Boge struts, and the new boots
> and rebuilt driveshaft. I love the car but its really sucking me dry. Is it
> worth doing the suspension or should I just replace the boots and
> driveshaft and call it even and try to afford tires. Or should I just toss
> a match into the pit. Dont get me wrong I love the car but...damn
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Thank You for your Time,
>      Shannon Fenton
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