George, They do build a strong 1.9 with all new parts, sure the head gasket thing can be a real PITA, but i just went with the troubles that popped up, I really wish the german heads were still around something about the AMC heads don't make sence. I did'nt go to court and really just was up front with them about the issues I was having, keeping very calm in matters only helps things get fixed. I'm a carma guy tring to live life of peace in such a crazy world. This is only my view and bridges are sometimes always burned so bad they never open paths again only make road blocks. sure i lost some $ but money comes and goes, I also waited 4hrs 1 night after and kept my head or tried to. but they did'nt release the van to me until he knew the o2 levels were ok. I'm happy they did keep up to their word
what I don't want to happen is people to stay away from vans just because the troubles that may pop up, every single thing has good and bad to it. I owned a Honda back in the 80's and still my heart was always with VW cars, simple its a LIFE STYLE regardless of what other type of makes you have had or compair to VW's, some can't stand the issues others understand and don't throw the towel in just my views :) happy Friday all Joe On 16 Jan 2003, George Goff wrote: > In a message dated 1/16/03 8:54:45 AM, > fortinoj@SPEAKEASY.NET writes: > > << On 15 Jan 2003, zampano wrote: > > Hello everybody, > > . . . a bunch of details regarding negotiating > with Fast German Auto . . . > > he calls me 1 hour later and tells me he could > do it for $1100, sounding pissed off.>> > > Matt, > > Give them 1100? I'd rather spend the money > squaring an assault rap. > > I am sorry to open a sore which in your mind > may be healed, but I do not see the upside for > you in this remedy. For your $1100 I feel all > that you will get is a lot of uncertainty > provided by the same guys who did not perform > in the first place. When they took on the work > willingly, they screwed it up. Now imagine > what might happen when the work is done > begrudgingly. Find an expert to assess the > failure, then take the Fast boys to court. > Until the engine is opened up, you have no > idea of what they did. For all you know, they > could have power washed a junkyard jewel then > slapped on some new valve covers. > > George |
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