Re: {ot} more on the cabby

[Night Shadow <soltwede@privateI.com>]

> Took a look at it today.  Great body, no rust or dents at all, top has a few
> rips that are taped up, I didnšt see any leakage (it was raining today too),
> or signs of rust inside where ppl told me to look.  Original cover for the
> top too.  No door sag, doors shut fine windows seem to seal tight against
> the roof.  Interior is in ok shape - few rips in drivers seat, missing
> ashtray completely, dirty carpets, blah blah.
> 
> Engine - as dirty as my Scirocco's :P  transmission (auto) was smooth.
> Needs new front struts which of course he'll fix before the sale.  No damage
> around strut towers.  120k on the odometer.  Has ac, not working of course.
> 
> So I dunno, I pretty much trust this mechanic, he's been maintaining the car
> for years for the PO.  Can probably get it for around $2000 - is that fair?
> And how much does a new top cost anyhow?  Something that can be done by me,
> cause I know they can be had from catalogs.

$2000 for a decent Cabby isn't bad at all man...but, take that car to
ANOTHER mechanic and have him check the auto trans, remember, mixing of
the fluids is BAD!

Most interior shops charge $700 for a complete new top including headliner
and insulation.  NOt a job you want to attempt on your own.

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Eric
Westminster, CO

76 Honda CB400F Super Sport
80 Scirocco (GF's Daily Driver)
81 Scirocco S (2.0 16v swap and complete restoration in progress)
84 Scirocco Automatic
88 Scirocco 16v (Parts car)
91 Cabriolet (2.0 8v swap and mechanical rebuild in progress)
00 Golf GL TDI (My Daily Driver)

"For Aquarians, the physics of loopholes is a perfectly valid science."
-Kelli Fox


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