Re: wanted: 86-88 vw scirocco 16v

["rocco16v" <rocco16v@netzero.net>]

At the risk of getting too defensive about my position on "cheap daily
drivers", Rick's car is a good example of what I mean:
 Rick bought a car for $500, fixed it (motor mount, fuel distributor,
battery), and now has a daily driver, even though it still has minor
"issues".  Even Monster indicated that the 'roc he bought for $600 was sold
to him because it wouldn't start.  That car also meets my definition of a
fixer.
What both guys bought were fixers that they turned into DD's with a little
(or maybe not so little) work/cash....a little "fixin'".   I'm done.  Peace.
Larry   sandiego16v

PS  Rick's advice on not feeling like you have to buy the first car you find
is sound.  I was lucky in that the first one I looked at was a winner, but
you do tip the odds in your favor if you look at several before making a
decision.

----- Original Message -----
From: Rick Alexander <rick@brubakerbox.com>
To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Sunday, December 30, 2001 5:45 AM
Subject: Re: wanted: 86-88 vw scirocco 16v


> I got Rolling Roc for $500. After changing a motor mount and the fuel
> distributor (on hand stuff) and buying a $39.95 battery it passed the
> Connecticut sniffer test. Now it still has some tune up issues that need
to
> be addressed and a fan that needs to be monitored and activated manually
at
> the fuse box but it IS a daily driver with no rust or hits.
>
> BUT, I waited a long, long, time to find this car. My search was measured
in
> years not months or weeks. Don't buy the first car you find and have other
> means of transport while you are looking.
>
> Good luck,
>
> Rick Alexander
> http://www.brubakerbox.com
> http://clubs.hemmings.com/hams/
> http://clubs.hemmings.com/vwsrus/
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "rocco16v" <rocco16v@netzero.net>
> To: "Monster" <monster@aros.net>
> Cc: "scirocco list" <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2001 10:35 PM
> Subject: Re: wanted: 86-88 vw scirocco 16v
>
>
> > Okay, is it a true daily-driver?  Do you drive it every day (after all,
> > that's what daily means), not doubting that it will get you back home
> again?
> > More importantly, can it do that without be worked on it every other
> > evening?
> >  Not many $600 (or $900) cars can meet those requirements....most cars
in
> > that price range are best described as "fixers".  (Don't forget, he
wanted
> a
> > $900 car that can pass smog....)
> >
> > Enjoy the ride, you got a great deal.
> >
> > Larry   sandiego16V
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Monster <monster@aros.net>
> > To: rocco16v <rocco16v@netzero.net>
> > Cc: scirocco list <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> > Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2001 7:19 PM
> > Subject: Re: wanted: 86-88 vw scirocco 16v
> >
> >
> > > I did for $600
> > >
> > >
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