Re: coutinho.ka@pg.com: Ridiculously HIGH maint costs!

[vagabond@netcom.ca]

> All:
> 
>      I've had my '86 8V for 2 yrs now.  I think I've spent a lil too much
> on
> it and it still needs a lot of work to get it performing like I want it
> to.
> 
>      So far, I've spent $4000 on it.  I bought it for $4500, with 100K on
> it
> and it seemed to be mint! (Lady driven and all the rest).  All Canadian
> $.
> By the way it's still 100% stock!  No performance equiptment on it AT
> ALL. I
> still want to get (1) mainfold/exhaust (2) suspension (3) new paint.
> 
>      So by the time I'm done with it (per a quote) it'd be another $3000.
>  A
> lil much ... don't ya think?
> 
> opinions?
> 
	Way, way too much, someone is ripping you off or you buy your stuff
from the dealer.  Try a few local wreck yards and the Bargain Finder. 
As an example, I found an original Dino sports steering wheel (small,
thick, with original Wolfsburg centre) in great condithion for $10 at
the wreckers.

vagabond
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