a moment for my poor Rocco

[juliemac57@hotmail.com (Julie Macfarlane)]

Really sorry to hear it Vince.They do become more than just a car.

Julie


>From: Vince Royer <vince@performancecarstereo.com>
>Reply-To: vince@performancecarstereo.com
>To: Scirocco List <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
>Subject: a moment for my poor Rocco
>Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2002 18:34:37 -0700
>
>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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Julie Macfarlane
Web Developer
Albany NY
Charter Member "Scirocco Anonymous"
'85 8v-?? "Scarlett" (frankly, she doesn't give a d**n)
'81 16v-2Y "Animal"
ICQ: 7704980
http://216.153.141.3/scirocco/


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