More V8 5 spd in Seattle

[The Quattro King]

Here is a response that I sent to Bernard.

No, 5 speeds are worth it.  But I would not buy one that is in less then
  perfect condition with new tires, brakes and full service for less then
  $9900.  I would say that car, assuming there is nothing other then the
  obvious wrong with it is worth about $6500.  The car may not seem like it
  needs a lot of work but trust me to bring it to top shape you will spend a
  minimum of $3000-3500.  I will bet that the rack is leaking in conjunction
  with the power steering pump.

Shayne P.



1972 MB 280 SEL
1984 4ksq
1987 4ks
1991 v8q5
1991 200q Sedan
1992 S4

Parting:  1972 Mercedes Benz 280 SE 4.5

> From: Bob <mx at snet.net>
> Date: Mon, 13 Nov 2000 16:56:44 -0800
> To: The Quattro King <quattroking at hotmail.com>
> Cc: Bernard Littau <bernardl at acumenassociates.com>, Audi Fans
> <quattro at audifans.com>
> Subject: Re: More V8 5 spd in Seattle
> 
> Im not sure its way too much. When I was looking, (in this area) that would
> have
> been the cheapest one I saw. I looked at 2, but saw 4 advertised. Cheapest was
> 13k, most expensive was 19K...
> Bob
> 
> The Quattro King wrote:
> 
>> WAY to much $$. Also could be just a beauty with a sour core...I don't know
>> but just a guess.  Lot's of times it can look nice but really stink.
>> 
>> Shayne P.
>> 
>> 1972 MB 280 SEL
>> 1984 4ksq
>> 1987 4ks
>> 1991 v8q5
>> 1991 200q Sedan
>> 1992 S4
>> 
>> Parting:  1972 Mercedes Benz 280 SE 4.5
>> 
>>> From: "Bernard Littau" <bernardl at acumenassociates.com>
>>> Date: Mon, 13 Nov 2000 13:18:49 -0800
>>> To: "Audi Fans" <quattro at audifans.com>
>>> Subject: More V8 5 spd in Seattle
>>> 
>>> I went and visited the V8 over lunch.
>>> 
>>> The car is indeed a pearl five speed.  The wheels match the paint of the
>>> car, so I guess these are the Fuch wheels.  Other than the driver's door,
>>> the body overall looks really good.  One small defect from a stone hit on
>>> one of the headlamps, but other than that, glass and plastic look good.  I
>>> didn't give it a fine going over, but rather got a quick casual look.  The
>>> inside is black, and looks in good shape.  My impression is it was a
>>> non-smoker's car.
>>> 
>>> The driver's door is mashed a bit, looks like the door was backed into
>>> something and was over-extended open.  Hinges seem OK, but there is sheet
>>> metal damage.  Damage looks to me like it has been there for a while.
>>> Switches and power window seem ok on driver's door.
>>> 
>>> The car has a paper sheet, laying on the passenger seat, saying in large
>>> lettering that the car has no power brakes!  There is a cardboard box behind
>>> the drivers seat with three liter containers of Pentosin, two are empty, one
>>> is partially full.
>>> 
>>> I was able to turn on the key, but they wouldn't let me start the car.
>>> Autocheck seems to work (I am not a V8 owner), as does the miles-to-go, etc
>>> display.  Driver's heated seat heats up.  Driver's heated seat was set to
>>> '6'; who was there before me and tested it?  Radio is missing.
>>> 
>>> The air cleaner is disassembled and some of the exhaust system covers are
>>> off.  Engine compartment looks really clean, and all the fluids look great.
>>> Coolant is blue, so likely the non-phosphate stuff.  Master cylinder looks
>>> like it was replaced some time ago.
>>> 
>>> The car has Washington plates.  I didn't write down the plate since I can't
>>> do anything with it, but if someone has a way to run the plate, contact me
>>> off list.  I can swing by again and get the numbers.
>>> 
>>> One of the employees at the lot volunteered the following:
>>> Car came from an auction, and it was a repossession.
>>> Detailer accidentally started the car in gear and damaged the door "the
>>> other day".
>>> Power steering pump has major leak, thus the car is not drivable and
>>> should not be started.
>>> Power steering pump is to be fixed today or tomorrow.
>>> Car is to go to a body shop to have the driver's door damage fixed later
>>> this week.
>>> They will replace the radio -- it is missing because it is a
>>> repossession.
>>> Car should be ready for sale by end of week.
>>> About 20 people have called about the car already.
>>> One of the about 20 was a dealer in Tacoma that wanted to buy the car
>>> unseen at wholesale.
>>> 
>>> The employee didn't ask me if I was interested or anything.  He kind of
>>> seemed like he wanted me to just leave, and come back when the car is ready.
>>> 
>>> They are asking $9900 at the moment.  Wouldn't surprise me if they raise the
>>> price once everything is fixed -- all the attention has no doubt given them
>>> the impression they have a hot item.
>>> 
>>> Not sure what to make of all this.
>>> 
>>> Best,
>>> 
>>> Bernard Littau
>>> Woodinville, WA
>>> '88 5ktq
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
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