Scirocco-l Digest, Vol 8, Issue 23

[mr.utility at highstream.net (David Utley)]

Not to begin a flame war here, but considering that an hour labor at most 
dealerships costs 70-90$, I would think half an hour worth of labor for all 
the pertinent information on the car is a good price...  Granted, few if any 
of us settle for the dealer, which is why we are here.  BUT, with that in 
context, I think that is a good price...  But, I am biased.  VW tacks on 
another 15-20% on top of that list price...

My 0.02...
-- 
David Utley
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Cable Volkswagen
405-470-3127
1-800-522-6793


Quoting "Miller, Chris" <chris.miller@infofoundry.com>:

> I certainly don't make "so much"... wish I did.
> 
> Fixing errors on the "official factory" manuals can be a difficult process;
> newer stuff requires checking with Germany since they're the source.  We're a
> pretty small company divided into several divisions; the group doing the VW
> manuals is just a handful of people (Stan, Art, sometimes Peter...all early
> VW owners, like me).  They're busy enough keeping up with the new stuff; if
> you've got specific changes and error reports, email us and we'll try to
> incorporate them in the next printing.  I don't know how old your paper copy
> is, but it must have been reprinted 5 times (with corrections each time).
> 
> We've got web forums and some update files on our web site:
> http://www.bentleypublishers.com/tech/
> If you've got "annoyances" with the product, put them there; they don't go
> searching the internet lists for random comments.
> 
> an example of one of the things I put up there two years back is:
> http://www.bentleypublishers.com/tech/VW/bentley.vw.fuse.panel.rear.1984-
1993.htm
> Fuse/Relay Panel - Rear Connections 
> 
> Another is
> 
> 
http://www.bentleypublishers.com/tech/VW/vw.a1.scirocco.jetta.1984.ele.fuse.pan
el.htm
> 
> Fuse panel, 1984 Scirocco and Jetta
> 
> (includes your '84 on Scirocco).
> 
> The paper service manual is $55 full list price; you can find it much cheaper
> through a supplier, or used on ebay.  Can't say I find that overpriced.  I
> guess I don't understand your attitude either.
> 
> chris, '81 Scirocco, '91 Audi coupe q, '91 Audi 200q20v
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Eric S [mailto:scirocco81@vwmail.net]
> Sent: Wed 12/24/2003 6:28 PM
> To: Miller, Chris; scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> Cc: chris@westcoastpromos.com
> Subject: RE: Scirocco-l Digest, Vol 8, Issue 23
>  
> 
> Well Bentley shouldn't pay you so much....maybe then they could drop the
> rediculous prices of their manuals?  Oh, how about fixing errors and having
> correct wiring diagrams?
> 
> Sorry, you acting as copywrite cop kinda got my goat, and, seeing as you work
> for a subdivision of the company, maybe you can voice our annoyances with
> thier product.
> 
> Anyway, Happy Holidays, no matter which one you celebrate!
> 
> --
> Eric
> www.VintageWatercooleds.com
> 
> 79 VW Iltis
> 81 Scirocco S (*TDI* swap and complete restoration in holding pattern)
> 81 Rabbit Truck 2.0 16v Motronic
> 90 Corrado TDI
> 91 Cabriolet (2.0 Crossflow 8v swap and mechanical rebuild in progress)
> 
> 
> 
> --- "Miller, Chris" <chris.miller@infofoundry.com> wrote:
> 
> Chris:  please don't do this; I work for a division of Bentley and need my
> paycheck...
> Chris
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> 
> Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2003 12:05:09 -0800
> From: "Chris D. Edwards" <chris@westcoastpromos.com>
> Subject: $5 Bently Manual for Scirocco/Cbriolet 85 - 93
> To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> Message-ID: <3FE89FF5.9060204@westcoastpromos.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
> 
> I have a copy of the Bently Manual for all Scirocco's and Cabriolet's 
> from 1985 to 1993 on CD as a PDF file.  I checked it out and it is a 
> great version!  Any on the site that own a 85 - 93 need this.  It 
> doesn't get torn up and greasy!!  To members I will send you a copy on 
> CD for only $5.  Email me and I will provide PayPal instructions.
> 
> Chris Edwards
> 81 Scirocco JH
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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