Date:         Thu, 22 Sep 1994 10:06:30 -0700 (PDT)
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         "Thom Fitzpatrick" <thom@tim.com>
Subject:      Re: Quick advice needed re bug purchase

>
>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.
>
Some of those prices seem way high.  Look around fand price them to make
sure.  $22 for a belt??  It'll take YOU 5 minutes to put it on, and you
should pay less than $5 for it.  The belt for my 911 cost $5 from the
Posche shop!

What exactly are they going to do for "backup light repair"?  or "brake
pedal sticking?"  

The only repair thats anywhere near difficult is the engine seal, but
that too can be conquered with some careful, methodical work.

I say take at least the cost of the repairs off the price, and do them
yerself!

Thom
-- 
>> If ignorance is bliss, you must be orgasmic.  (not directed to you, per
se, these are randomely generated)
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