Date:         Thu, 22 Sep 94 9:41:41 PDT
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         David Schwarze <schwarze@io.nosc.mil>
Subject:      Re: Quick advice needed re bug purchase

WOODRUT writes:
> 
> I just had a 74 Bug I'm thinking of buying checked out.
> 
> The mechanic says it needs:
> 
> 	back up light repair	$32
> 	brake pedal sticking	$72
> 	muffler		$160
> 	engine seal		$40
> 	alternator belt	$22
> 	shift coupler/bushing	$100
> 
> He says the compression checks out at 135, 150, 130, 110.
> 
> The owner is asking $1650.
> 
> The body is in decent shape (it was a Floridian before moving to Michigan last
> year).
> 
> Should I go for it?  What's a fair offer?

Sounds like too much to me.  I think I would look for an older bug anyway...
The compression doesn't fit the old "15%" guidline either, and that's not
a good sign...

-David

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David Schwarze			'73 VW Safare Custom Camper (Da Boat)
SAIC Comsystems, San Diego	'73 Capri GT 2800 (Da Beast)
schwarze@nosc.mil		'87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (Da Bruiser?  Soon...)
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