OT: ATTN: Jason Cameesa/ importing a rall golf

[marc at getty.net (Marc Getty)]

Note that my comments were a bit more general in nature that importing
a car is not the best idea, not to specifically push a UrQuattro on
Jason....

-Marc


-----Original Message-----
From: scirocco-l-bounces@scirocco.org
[mailto:scirocco-l-bounces@scirocco.org] On Behalf Of Dan Smith
Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2003 1:28 PM
To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
Subject: RE: OT: ATTN: Jason Cameesa/ importing a rall golf


Didn't someone just post on the list that they got a UrQuattro in
trade at their dealership? I know they posted it to the audi
classified section on vortex as well.
 
Dan

Eric S <scirocco81@vwmail.net> wrote:
I'm with Marc on this one Jason,

Why not find a UrQuattro with a 20vT (5cyl) motor swapped in? Cheaper,
parts are available, its US legal, etc. Plus, its a damn cool car, and
has those square fenders you love....

Here is a 22k mile beauty!

http://www.autotrader.com/findacar/vdetail.jtmpl?car_id=147728853&deal
er_id=90607

They want ALOT for that one though.


--
Eric
www.VintageWatercooleds.com

79 VW Iltis
81 Scirocco S (*TDI* swap and complete restoration in holding pattern)
81 Rabbit Truck 2.0 16v Motronic 90 Corrado TDI 91 Cabriolet (2.0
Crossflow 8v swap and mechanical rebuild in progress)



--- "Marc Getty" wrote:

Jason,

With only $1K down and a 60 month loan an evo would cost you
$575/month tops. However, the evo is considered a "high performance
vehicle" by all insurance companies and your insurance is likely to be
MUCH higher then expected.

Go for something a little less crazy then importing a car, it's a lot
of work, takes a lot of time, and it could wind up costing you a lot
more then you thought. Just look at Rich Deede, he imported a car from
a not so far off land and it was a PITA!

BTW: There was a mint Cosworth Escort at the Pine Barrens Express
rally in NJ that I was at last night. It was quite a sight to see,
especially when it was pulled over 3/4 of the way through the rally!
Also in attendance was a UrQuattro in good shape. Get a UrQuattro for
$10 to $12K instead.

Josh Able should import a car. This fits his MO perfectly. Bring in a
Porsche 959 or a Veyron or some shit... ;-)

-Marc



-----Original Message-----
From: scirocco-l-bounces@scirocco.org
[mailto:scirocco-l-bounces@scirocco.org] On Behalf Of Jason Arms
Sent: Saturday, November 22, 2003 1:46 PM
To: nealtovsen@yahoo.com
Cc: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
Subject: Re: OT: ATTN: Jason Cameesa/ importing a rall golf


It wouldnt see salt, take a look at my sig ;) I dont drive nice cars
in the 
salt! Only free rabbit pickups and the occational $50 Audi 90. I 
understand what you are saying, but i dont have the almost $700 a
month that 
the car payment would cost me for an evo, nor the $300 for insurance a

month. I can however afford a personal loan payment on 15 grand or so,
with 
a monthly insurance payment of, oh, 60bux for my arhemm '89 golf 1.8
8v 
2door.. caugh! syncro supercharged, blistered fenders hack sneeze..
sorry 
:) THanks for your help everyone on this matter. :)



Jason Arms (Essex, VT)

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'87 Scirocco 8v
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'64 Sunroof Beetle (livin' a new life)
'84 Toyota 4Runner
'86 Toyota 4Runner
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>From: Neal Tovsen
>To: Scirocco-L , redbug64@hotmail.com
>Subject: OT: ATTN: Jason Cameesa/ importing a rallye golf
>Date: 21 Nov 2003 23:45:46 -0500
>
>If you think that importing an absurdly rare car into the US and then

>using it as anything remotely similar to a daily-driver is somehow
>going to be cheaper or easier than buying an Evo, you might want to
do 
>the math.
>
>And if you live in an area with snow/salt, don't forget to add in the

>medical bills you'll incur when the rest of us VW enthusiasts find
out 
>your ruining this car by driving it in the salt!
>
>The initial cost of the car is certainly a good bit less than a $28k
>Evo, but nearly all of the body panels, all of the drivetrain, and 
>about half the interior are RARE. MEGA RARE. As in, "simply not 
>available in this hemisphere." And you're damn lucky if you find any 
>parts you need in the other one. Heck, even the parts that are shared

>with the Corrado G60 are getting harder and more expensive to find
>(check my sig if you don't think I should know).
>
>Don't get me wrong. Rallye Golf's are DAMN COOL. I'd just about trade

>my Subaru for one if I had something else to make sure I got to work
>and back. Just make sure you know what you're getting yourself into.
>
>Oh, and don't get an Evo. Fun car and all, but you'd have to deal
with 
>Mitsu dealers and Mitsu quality. GET A SUBARU!!! Or at least an R32.
>Sorry...can't help if I'm a little biased. 
>
>BTW, it is way too easy to get hooked on the turbo-all-wheel-drive
>thing. So much fun! And if you get a Rallye, I'd be happy to trade
keys 
>for a few hours!
>
>(Just thought of this: If you want a unique AWD car with real
>performance potential...one that is rare but not completely 
>un-maintainable, get a Mazda 323 GTX. Only something like 1600 in the

>US originally. Fantastic car...just be gentile on the tranny)
>
>Neal
>'77 Scirocco G60
>'04 WRX STi
>'98 Sierra 1500
>
>
>
>On Fri, 2003-11-21 at 14:00, scirocco-l-request@scirocco.org wrote:
>
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 25
> > Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2003 23:03:51 -0500
> > From: "Jason Arms"
> > Subject: OT: ATTN: Jason Cameesa/ importing a rallye golf
> > To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> > Message-ID: 
> > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed
> >
> > Jason, i probably spelled your name wrong, sorry. could you
> > contact
>me at
> > xscirocco16vx@yahoo.com off the list, id like to talk to you
> > personally about your experience with the matter in the subject.
> >
> > To everyone else.. i know its not a scirocco, and NO, im not gonna

> > sell
>all
> > of my scirocco's.. at least not the mk1. I want to but somthing
> > that i
>can
> > build some power into that is NOT front wheel drive. I (stupidly)

> > have
>been
> > looking at Mitsubishi EVO's. 2 problems with them, they are jap,
> > and
>they
> > are really expesive! Im leaning more twards a rallye golf now.
Can
>anyone
> > give me some insight about what it takes to import one either from
>europe,
> > or canada into the united states (legalities, cost, general pain
in 
> > the assness). Also, if anyone knows where i might find some for
> > sale, im
>always
> > open to help. :) thanks.
>

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