Re: {ot} more on the cabby

[The '84 Scirocco <scirocco@macslut.org>]

I specifically asked him about the differential / tranny fluid and he said
he'd be more than happy to drain them both and look, with me in the garage.
This guy has done a lot of work for me and friends of mine, so I pretty much
trust him.  I donšt feel like spending money at another garage anyhow, when
he will prep this thing for free.

Night Shadow

> 
>> 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.
> 
> --
> 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
> 

-- 
Greg Coan
'84 Scirocco

scirocco@macslut.org


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