Need opinions on the '80 Mk1 Indiana Red for sale

[julie at menloparkrandd.com (julie@menloparkrandd.com)]

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a327/eskimocounselor/80%20Scirocco/wheels.jpg
That link works.... Nice rims!

>-----Original Message-----
>From: Jim Ruffi [mailto:sciroccos@earthlink.net]
>Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2006 08:46 AM
>To: 'Mark F.', 'Phil Boeye'
>Cc: 'Scirocco List'
>Subject: RE: Need opinions on the '80 Mk1 Indiana Red for sale
>
>That is a beautiful car, but I want to point out 2 things:
>
>1. It was likely repainted. Look at the corner of the side moulding, where
>it meets the wheel arch:
>http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a327/eskimocounselor/80%20Scirocco/wheels.
>jpg There appears to be overspray on it. I'd request some close-ups.
>
>2. This one has the dreaded dealer installed metal-framed upper side
>moldings that were riveted on (!). These appeared on quite a few cars (I've
>had a couple of 79 and 80 cars with 'em) and can't be removed without
>leaving holes. Plus, there was always rust around the drilled holes.
>
>Sorry. Just my $0.02
>
>Jim
>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: Mark F. [mailto:mardak@gmail.com]
>>Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2006 11:29 PM
>>To: Phil Boeye
>>Cc: Scirocco List
>>Subject: Re: Need opinions on the '80 Mk1 Indiana Red for sale
>>
>>
>>On 3/22/06, Phil Boeye <rocco_phil@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>> I am considering buying this Mk1 from the guy in
>>> Oregon. I wanted to ask what others thought about
>>> this - it would be my first Mk1. The sale was posted
>>> to the List about a week ago:
>>>
>>> http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2485039
>>
>
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