Date:         Wed, 28 Apr 2004 20:57:04 -0400
Reply-To:     Tolga Morawski <tolga@MAC.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Tolga Morawski <tolga@MAC.COM>
Subject:      Re: Subject: Boston Bob Engine
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Look, I was answering someone who wanted feedback on whether or not to
get a Boston Engine.  I wrote off my money long ago and wasn't trying to
get things resolved on list.  I just wanted to give my experience with
Bob.  I think Bob is a good guy but my point was is that he advertises a
value added product, if he sold "As Is" engines, that'd be different.  He
doesn't.  So as I said I posted my experience, that's it.  Bob felt the
need to start discussion on the details on the list, sadly, none of which
changes my level of satisfaction.

Take Care,
   Tolga

>Sounds to me like Tolga needs to call Bob instead of venting on the list.  I
>figure the facts are somewhere in the middle of both sides of the story, and
>a solution i am certain can be agreed upon if heads remain cool.
>
>2 years i sold a guy an aircooled camper..........a 65 year old man.  Let
>him and his wife test drive it, he went on the way to the bank and came back
>with cash..he brought his son with him, who was a banker and a notary.  His
>son told him that he was buying it as is, as i specified, and told him that
>if he pulled out of the parking lot and blew the motor it was his problem,
>and not mine.  Still the man felt good about the car and the deal was made.
>  I signed over the title, all was well.  2 days later the guy calls me up
>RAISING HELL. That van leaked oil all over his driveway and he wanted his
>money back.  Well being somewhat of a glorified shade tree mechanic, i told
>him i would come take a look and we would talk.  There was a quarter sized
>spot under his van.  Guess what, he didn't get his money back.  Did i screw
>him, NO. But, when he called me (the person the local dealer recommends to
>work on Vanagons) for service, i would not touch his car with a ten foot
>pole.
>
>Now i have had my share of leaky vw engines over the years, and i have not
>seen one yet that could not be fixed//////(unless there was a crack in the
>case or something)
>
>
>Adam P