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$15K scirocco shopping list



I have not heard that, but I cannot refute it.  In fact, VW is discontinuing this motor altogether.  They had hoped for more sales in the Passat, but no...

David
> 
> From: Tonee Northam <pb3vr6@yahoo.com>
> Date: 2004/11/23 Tue AM 10:16:26 EST
> To: marc_scirocco <marc_scirocco@sympatico.ca>, 
>   'C Boyko' <roccit_53@scirocco.cs.uoguelph.ca>
> CC: 'Rocco list' <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> Subject: RE: $15K scirocco shopping list
> 
> The W8 has some flaws as in lazer cut cylinder walls that tend to crack. I've heard of 3 passats that have had the W8's replaced due to this. 25k at the dealership.
>  
> Tonee
> 
> marc_scirocco <marc_scirocco@sympatico.ca> wrote:
> 
> > 
> > Well, the other thing that would tempt me would be a project 
> > I've discussed casually with another lister, and it could be 
> > done for less than 15K. How about twin turbo 1.6s. If even 
> > you got 150hp each out of them, you'd still have AWD with 300 
> > hp on tap, and evenly balanced, minimal weight. Driving the 
> > twin, even if you can hardly reach the pedals, leaves a 
> > lasting impression.
> 
> Mid engine W8 MKII would be cool, but it might break the bank.
> 
> > Of course my hubby's wet dream would be a MkII, tube framed, 
> > tubbed out, full out drag monster, mid engined (with a small 
> > block Chev or some such foolisness). With lots of stickers.
> > So each to his own. I'm all over the sleeper concept.
> > 
> 
> There was such a monster for sale on thesamba.org a few months ago. Red
> Scirocco, all tube frame, no running gear drag racing crazy body.
> 
> > And I believe the question was "if you had 15K to sink into a 
> > ROCCO", not a bimmer. So say you won the lottery and had your 
> > fleet of //Ms or whatever, and were to spoil a Rocco for 
> > purely sentimental reasons. We all know the ideal situation 
> > would be to have a fast cushy DD and a toy on the side.
> > I could tolerate an M to get me to work, if I was forced into it...
> > 
> > cathy
> > 
> 
> 15k won't buy you much of an M car... Forget about mods, you'll barelly do
> the basic maintenance with this budget.
> 
> Cheers.
> 
> Marc
> '83 Scirocco
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