[SPAM] Re: Need list opinion for final decision on purchase

["John S. Lagnese" <jlagnese@massed.net>]

Do it!
John
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "GGehrke" <ggehrke@gmail.com>
To: "Scirocco list" <Scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2005 8:38 PM
Subject: Need list opinion for final decision on purchase


> So I've been thinking very seriously for some time now about buying
> this car.  It's in Vegas.  It had an engine overheating problem, but
> it seems to be entirely fixed after replacing the radiator cap.  The
> paint is a little rough but photos show it to be in very good
> condition as far as rust goes (in my opinion).  I have asked him every
> question I could possibly think of about the condition of the car
> (I'll list outstanding problems below).  It's got an $800 asking price
> which I've already told the buyer I'd plan to offer him if the rad cap
> solved the cooling issue.  It would cost me another 800 to ship so I
> plan to drive it east over spring break.
>
> Here's the link to the vortex thread:
> http://forums.vwvortex.com/zeropost?cmd=tshow&id=1815611
> and especially his "more pictures" part:
> http://roger.frostbox.com/pictures/car/scirocco/?N=A
> (pay special attention to the forsale-2-14-05 folder, I requested most
> of those pictures to demonstrate structural rust condition)
>
> Here are current problems with it:
> +Potential for overheating issues.  Appears to be fine, but there's
potential.
> +Needs a respray.  Not urgent.  I am pretty good with body work myself.
> +Suspension may need refreshing.  Boge shocks feel "a bit soft" so he
> thinks they've gone bad.  Tires have minor dry rotting.
> +Headliner is a bit ratty and some interior trim is missing (much of
> which I have from my other car)
> +No radio or speakers
> +Rain tray is busted up, leaks a little (carpet "gets damp overnight
> in the rain")
> +Some rust, appears to be mostly surface, in the engine bay.
>
> The suspension, paint and audio are fine with me because those are
> things I would like to improve on early in the buildup process.  It
> has lots of new parts (fuel pump, thermostat, waterpump, thermotime
> switch, head gasket).  Engine was bought direct from the factory in 86
> and has under 50K.  Swap done by his dad who owned a VW mechanic shop.
>
> My last car looked pretty good to me when I bought it, and then I
> realized I was in over my head.  It was a mistake.  I don't want to
> make a mistake again, so I'm asking the list for harsh honest
> opinions.  I want a car that I don't have to worry about the rust
> (like on my current car, where the rear axle is in danger of falling
> off) but not some pristine time capsule car that I will overpay for.
> I want a project but not something that will require a complete
> overhaul.
>
> Is this it?
>
> -Grant-
>
> P.S.  Kudos if you actually read all that.
>
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