Scirocco-l Digest, Vol 19, Issue 68

[james.pawlicki at gmail.com (James Pawlicki)]

 Chris,

A gang of dudes to kick the tires and lowball you is a bad sign. I would
expect that you are going to get a few more of them, even with the $4K
asking price.

I suggest that you screen all inquiries and have some requirements in which
ensures the car goes to a good home. An example requirement should be proof
of prior Mk1 ownership and have a resume of well cared for VW's on their
resume. Make sure that you recoup your expenses on this one if you can.
However, I'd like to see you get it running in one piece and enjoy it.

Thanks!

Jim
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> Date: Mon, 25 Sep 2006 07:55:19 -0700
> From: "Chris Bennett" < scirocco16vr32@gmail.com>
> Subject: Callaway
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> I had someone come look at it yesterday.
> Dude seemed cool but brought a few friends with him and one of them
> was a real ass.
>
> He started grilling me about how much I paid for it and he would
> repeat so it was $2400?  No?  a few minutes later so you paid like
> $2000 for it?
>
> Then he started talking shit about the dime sized surface rust spot on
> the back and wanted me to take off like a grand so his buddy could
> have it painted.
>
> I asked $4000 so that I wouldn't get lowballed for less than I paid
> for it and whattdya know?
>
> "Those rear facing fog lamps that is part of the callaway package...
> they don't work... that means electrical issues... that's a problem."
>
> Finally I told him to leave.  I would not be lowballed, and I would
> keep the fucker till it rots first.  So that being said I think I am
> going to take it to a shop and have that turbo diagnosed and I think I
> am just going to keep it.  I'll do that and work the bills out the
> best I can from the funeral and travel.
>
> I was open to negotiation down to the $3000 range, but this guy was
> talking 2000 or less it seemed.  It got kinda ugly.  Like I said the
> one guy was pretty cool, and I apologized to him.  I told him to call
> me but ultimately I asked him to find another MK1 in that condition
> for $3000, or find another Callaway in good shape for that price.
>
> Ultimately I don't have a warm fuzzy so I am going to tell them it
> isn't for sale anymore.
>
> Am I wrong for being pissed?
>
> Chris
>
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