In a message dated 98-04-26 00:57:36 EDT, prbrrh@PROAXIS.COM writes: << work is only 10 minutes away and i was thinking maybe a mid 80's fox or golf for the commute. which years are good ?. would diesel be ok? or is the trip to short. i know there is a wealth of info out there, because i read it on the mail list every day. thanks for everyones help in advance. and happy veeweeing to all. the rhodaback's in oregon. >> I would recommend something other than Fox. Foxes are junk and worthless. You'd be better off getting a nice Golf or Jetta. Diesels are great, but be sure compression is checked. It should be above 400 lbs.( 450 would be even better) . If the compression dose check out good, and you like the car, automatically replace the injectors and do a major service. Oil changes and the quality of the spray pattern of the injectors determins the life of your engine. I have 282,000 miles on my deisel and I still have 440lbs of compression on all cylinders. If you want a gas engine, stick with Digifant, 89 or newer. It's a very simple fuel injection system and they run smoother than the CIS cars. If you buy a this car, replace the temp. sensor for the fuel injection, O2 sensor and do a major service. Be sure the fuel injection is properly set up, the timing set to 8 degrees BTDC and the idle stabalizer properly set up too. Visit a VW Pro. Michael. ( If you're in Seattle, I have an almost like new 87 Quantum Gl5 for sale, fully loaded, fully serviced, nothing needed for the next 30K.) |
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