Re: 1984 Scirocco Info Wanted

[Jan Folkson <jfolkson@optonline.net>]

Hey Kent,

$2600 seems high for an '84 8 valve.  I'd expect to be able to get a newer
16 valve in really good shape for that or less.  On cars that old, how they
were cared for makes a big difference.  Was it garaged?  Serviced by a
knowledgeable mechanic?  How many owners?  Driven to the grocery store by
grandma or beat to death by a high school kid (no offense to high school
kids intended).  The most important thing to look for on a car that's 16
years old is rust.  Before you make an offer look around at some of the car
buying web sites, look in the paper.  See what roccos are going for and in
what condition.  Then make an educated offer.

I just came across this one.  HTH.

VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO,
1984.5, Wolfsburg edition, 120,000 miles, second owner, runs great, good
cond, $1850 negotiable. (203) 330-9757 (4X) emachado@theglobe.com.
Bridgeport, CT

Good luck.
 
- Jan Folkson   www.janfolkson.com
    
'86 16V            
'99 Passat 1.8T  
'00 Beetle GLX 1.8T
 
"I don't want the world, I just want your half"

> From: "Kent McLean" <kentmclean@mindspring.com>
> Date: Mon, 31 Jul 2000 01:08:50 -0400
> To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> Subject: 1984 Scirocco Info Wanted
> 
> Listers, 
> 
> I saw a 1984 Scirocco for sale by the side of the road. A quick
> look showed shiny paint and decent seats. The note on the
> dashboard said lowered suspension (unknown make), extra set
> of wheels, rebuilt (by who?) engine, $2600. The owner wasn't
> around, so I have to go back.
> 
> My questions to the list are:
> - what should I be looking for (i.e., what are the weak spots)?
> - is the 8V that much slower/weaker/worse than the 16V?
> (I don't want to start another war, here)
> - Kelly Blue Book retail suggests $1600 retail. What would make
> this worth $1000 more?
> 
> Thanks in advance.
> 
> Kent McLean
> somewhere in NH, looking for a second car
> 
> 
> 
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