Even just the blood (there's been an awful lot of that) and sweat I've put into making my GTI halfway decent makes it worth keeping. Not to mention it's my first car, and it's so fun to drive. I'll be damned if I ever sell it, I'm going to the grave with it. Well, maybe not quite that far...
Jim Weinheimer [email protected] 85 2.0L 16v GTI 85 Golf >If you can do it without selling the 16v, as >previously said, go for it. I was just in a similar >dilemma. I bought my 16v nearly 6 yrs ago for $4400, >and have since put in just about $22,000 in >maintainence, upgrades, 4 tranny's (hehe). To sell it >for even $5000 (its an 87) would be stupid. It runs >great, and is such a fun car to drive. Anyway, last >Janruary I had started the lease on a 01 Jetta, but am >now signing the lease over to my father's girlfriend >(she loves the car, and I can't stand automatic). I >just ordered an A4 1.8tq from a local dealer and >expect delievery in late August. But, I will never >ever sell my 16v... >Denis G. > > >--- Jason Neuman <[email protected]> wrote: >> Thanks for the replies,I received another reply from >> the guy. He's willing >> to negotiate the price. >> I called my credit union yesterday and they gave me >> a pre approval for the >> car, I was thinking about offering him 10.5K for the >> car (depending on the >> condition) He's about a 4 hour drive from me. I >> still have my car to sell >> once I get the corrado so that should give me >> another 4-5K to put toward >> repairs/upgrades (if needed) on the Corrado and help >> pay it off. Do you >> think $10.5K would be an insult? I really would love >> to have this car. It's >> black on black, which I've heard is somewhat rare. >> >> Thanks, >> Jason >> >> >> >> On Wed, 06 Jun 2001 09:12:37 -0700, Clayton wrote: >> >> > I say go for it. You will easily get 12k worth >> of enjoyment out of that >> car, if you keep it for a long time. I'd put the >> updated chain tensioners >> in it when you get the car so budget that cost >> > in right away. They tended to disintegrate after >> about 75k on the >> earlier VR6's. Hope you have good credit and a nice >> job 'cause the bank >> will probably only give you a personal loan for >> that. >> > I paid a considerable amount over blue book for >> my '78 so I had to go >> that route. >> > Clay >> > >> > >> > Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2001 00:17:08 -0700 (PDT) >> > From: Jason Neuman <[email protected]> >> > Subject: Guys I need your opinions, I might >> replace my GTI for this >> > >> > Hey guys I found a corrado that I'm really >> intrested in, here's the ad >> > >> > 1993 VOLKSWAGEN CORRADO VR6, 49100 original miles >> (currently June, 4), 5 >> > Speed, Leather, Sliding Sun Roof, Air >> Conditioning, Power Steering, Power >> > Windows and Door Locks, Cruise Control, AM/FM >> Stereo, Cassette, CD >> Changer >> > (needs to be fixed), non-smoking, great car! Have >> to see it. >> > >> > He is asking $12,000 for the car but is willing >> to negotiate. >> > >> > What do you think I should offer? What is it >> worth? Should I give up the >> GTI >> > for this? >> > >> > Thanks for any feedback! >> > Jason >> > http://www.geocities.com/jason16v >> > >> > _____________ >> > List Sponsor: http://www.netsville.com >> > To remove yourself from this list, send mail to >> [email protected] >> with 'unsubscribe a2_16v' in the body of your >> message >> > See us on the web at http://www.a2-16v.com >> > Visit the 16V Homepage at http://www.gti16v.org >> >> >> >> >> >> >_______________________________________________________ >> Send a cool gift with your E-Card >> http://www.bluemountain.com/giftcenter/ >> >> >> _____________ >> List Sponsor: http://www.netsville.com >> To remove yourself from this list, send mail to >> [email protected] with 'unsubscribe a2_16v' in >> the body of your message >> See us on the web at http://www.a2-16v.com >> Visit the 16V Homepage at http://www.gti16v.org > > >__________________________________________________ >Do You Yahoo!? >Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail - only $35 >a year! http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/ >_____________ >List Sponsor: http://www.netsville.com >To remove yourself from this list, send mail to [email protected] with 'unsubscribe a2_16v' in the body of your message >See us on the web at http://www.a2-16v.com >Visit the 16V Homepage at http://www.gti16v.org > > _____________ List Sponsor: http://www.netsville.com To remove yourself from this list, send mail to [email protected] with 'unsubscribe a2_16v' in the body of your message See us on the web at http://www.a2-16v.com Visit the 16V Homepage at http://www.gti16v.org
