Re: Audi 4k strikes again

["M Tipton" <miktip@worldnet.att.net>]

> DEcember 1994 - Overview and Project Goals
> Early 1995 - Glass installation
> April 1995 Euro Headlight Conversion
> May 1995 Wheel and Tire upgrade
> July 1995 Suspension Upgrade
> August 1995 Wheel Bearing replacement
> October 1995 Brake repair and upgrade
> November 1995 Window regulator upgrade
> March 1996 Bushings and suspension
> April 1996 Cambelt and water pump
> June 1996 Air conditioning upgrade
> October 1996 Project update issue
> March 1997 Exhaust system upgrade

>Geez... This sounds more like my schedule of repairs   

You have too ask yourself, "How much all this costs in real world
figures?"
Namely because the minute the car gets wrecked, either your insurance
company, or the other persons, will try to "total" the car!  (BTDT 4
times)

Even with all the "extras" and repairs being recent- most insurance
companies
have a way around paying you the "replacement value" of the car! 
Unless you have
a "special policy" to cover the "classic or show" car!  ($$$ +
restrictions)(BTDT)

Now with an 87 4KQ coming in at say $4500 Blue book, this is the most
you can expect to gain from an Insurance company settlement, as the
result of an accident!
Even if your policy covers the costs, you can expect your rates to go
up!

So is it a smart, economical, idea to put sooo much money back into an
"older
car?  For the average Joe/Joan, probably not!  

For an individual that has the extra finances, (magazine sponsored?), 
or is a business owner, sure, no problem!

After all, our auto's are an extension of our personality!
(Even the $800 exhaust systems!) :^\
    
                                      M