Date:         Fri, 29 Aug 2003 10:26:37 -0400
Reply-To:     vanagon@BILL-COLLINS.NET
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From:         Bill Collins <vanagon@BILL-COLLINS.NET>
Subject:      Re: Cabrio buying tips?  - NVC
Comments: To: maurio11@COMCAST.NET
In-Reply-To:  <vanagon%2003082909481644@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
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There's a lot on that list that could apply to any car.

The Cabriolet has a lot in common with the Scirocco.  Check to see if
<http://www.scirocco.org> has any tips.  That site also has the
instructions for the Scirocco list.  Questions about all A1 chassis VWs
(the Cabriolet is an A1) are welcome, and there are lots of Cabriolet
owners there.

The only thing specific to the Cabriolet that I can think of to check is
the top.  If its in bad shape, you are looking at $500 in parts + a lot of
labor to replace it.  It would be a good idea to look for signs of water
damage from the inside, since the tops can leak (especially if left open
in a rain storm!).  By '84 I think VW had moved the brake lines out of the
passenger compartment, so you don't have to worry about interior water
rusting them like on the older ones, but there's still a lot of rust and
mold that can result from getting water inside.

Bill

> Sorry, should have stated No Van Content in the body too... lol
>
> 84 VW Cabriolet... not a van.
> It's Friday!
>
> Thanks,
> D
>
>
> --
> David /NJ
> 85 Wolfsburg Westy "Beatrix" - For Sale
> http://home.comcast.net/~maurio11/
>> Vanagon.com has a whole list of what to look for when
>> buying a used vanagon.  Not sure of the exact URL, but
>> its there.  M
>>
>> --- David Maurio <maurio11@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
>> >
>> > Going to look at an 84 Cabrio today.  Was wondering
>> > if anyone had any tips on
>> > certain things to look at/for?
>> >
>> > Thanks,
>> > D
>>
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