a moment for my poor Rocco

[amalventano1@comcast.net (Allyn)]

so... you can get alarms at cost? hrmmm, can we say group buy?
this might be an excellent opportunity for a bunch of list members to install
some much needed protection on their cars.
Al

----- Original Message -----
From: "Vince Royer" <vince@performancecarstereo.com>
To: "Scirocco List" <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2002 9:34 PM
Subject: a moment for my poor Rocco


> Hi guys, I know this is long but if you have a moment, please give this a
> glance.
>
>
> I write to you today with bad news. My mint 1982 alpine white Scirocco was
> stolen this week.  It was parked right outside my building on the street,
> and disappeared on the morning of Tuesday, September 17th.
>
> It only had 120Kms on the clock, had not a spec of rust, and showed off an
> immaculate original paint job. It had euro bumpers, a 16V kit, leather
> inside, and Ronal 18 spoke 15s.  I've been the proud owner for a few years
> now, I bought it used at the VW dealership where it was originally purchased
> in 1982. If someone has somewhere I could upload a picture I would sincerely
> appreciate it.
>
> My girlfriend and I took the day off Tuesday to console each other about the
> loss. We quickly realized how much this car meant to the both of us. It
> truly was a loved member of our family. Cherish your scirocco's guys, there
> is something special they put into the metal of these cars.  Heart and
> character, along with a distinct personality, grace every Scirocco on the
> street.  If you love them, they love you back.
>
> So now we wait. Will we ever see it again? probably not.  It had an alarm
> with a 2 point starter kill. Someone quite skilled chose it among many other
> easier-to-steal cars on the block, so I doubt it was taken for
> transportation.  It's my opinion that it was scoped out, watched, and taken
> for parts.  We know that it can never be replaced. Where am I expected to
> find an 82 alpine white Rocco with no rust and low miles?  Not to mention
> insurance will only give us the book value plus receipts.  I probably have
> $3000 worth of receipts, but still you don't see them every day.
>
> My point is, if your white Persian cat dies, and you buy another white
> Persian cat, it's no replacement. You'll never own the same cat again.  Same
> goes for Scirocco's.  Every one of them seems to have a distinct personality
> that is undeniable to any of us.  No matter the motor, the color, the
> options, the mods, the mileage, the condition, no matter what, love and
> cherish your Scirocco because there is no other in the world that is the
> exact same.  Love it like your child and protect it at all costs.
>
> In light of this event, if anybody is anywhere near North Vancouver, BC,
> call me at 604-986-1171 and I will install an alarm or immobilizer into your
> Scirocco for free, and sell it to you at cost ($60 - up).
>
> Thank you for your thoughts
>
> Vince
>
>
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