Bad news for the '95 Polo

Knightwulf · #1 09-24-2004, 01:50 PM

Well... Just got back from the full on inspection prior to purchase and I've brought a laundry list...

In addition to what I mentioned in my previous thread:

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Originally posted by Knightwulf
Apparently there's a loose heatshield (rattling catalytic converter).
Sagging driver's side sun visor (which the current owner just velcroed to the roof).
Timing belt will likely need to be replaced soon
Tires have about a year left on them.
Transmission was rebuilt at 80k (115k miles on her now),
Loose window switches.
She'll need a tranny cooler.
..and there's a small dent in the left rear fender.

Brakes, front and rear: Bad
Bearings, Rear: Bad
Power steering: Leaking
Crankshaft: Leaking
Transmission: Slow to shift 2 out of 7, dirty fluid. (The SVX expert thinks this can be cleared up by a flush... If I'm going to have him do one, after hearing the horror stories on here, it's going to be the first thing I have him do so I'm not out more than the $2700.00)
Seat belt guides: Broken
Wiper blades: Junk
Antenna: Broken
Driver side window switch: bad
Very minor rust on the undercarriage.

I got a ballpark quote from the service center for $1400 to take care of the stuff mentioned above (+120 more for the timing belt if they do it all together.). So, I offered the kid to pay off his lien, but couldn't go any higher ($2700).

He'll be getting back to me this evening..

A couple unexpected (..and pleasant) surprises:

He has both key remotes and they're in awesome condition.

He has the original window sticker.

The pictures do NOT do the paint justice.. It is a BEAUTIFUL emerald green. If I didn't know better, I'd say it was pearlescent. There's your typical parking lot dings, but nothing major.

Chiketkd · #2 09-24-2004, 02:06 PM

Ouch. That's an extensive laundry list of items to fix. I think you made the owner a fair offer.

-Chike

Knightwulf · #3 09-24-2004, 02:07 PM

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Originally posted by Chiketkd
Ouch. That's an extensive laundry list of items to fix. I think you made the owner a fair offer.

-Chike

Aye, but the silver lining is.. If the kid accepts my offer and I get the work done... I'll have the car for the same amount I was willing to pay and in better condition than I could've hoped.

Chiketkd · #4 09-24-2004, 02:13 PM

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Originally posted by Knightwulf
Aye, but the silver lining is.. If I get this done... I'll have the car for the same amount I was willing to pay and in better condition than I could've hoped.

Agreed. If you get it, the car will be in tip-top shape and as good as new!

-Chike

Ron Mummert · #5 09-24-2004, 02:27 PM

Whoa!!!! Automatic belts? This ain't no '95 SVX!
Offer $500.00 max, or run away pronto.

Ron.

Knightwulf · #6 09-24-2004, 02:43 PM

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Originally posted by Ron Mummert
Whoa!!!! Automatic belts? This ain't no '95 SVX.
Offer $500.00 max, or run away pronto.

Ron.

CarFax pulled it up as a '95, and I suppose I should've specified.. Automatic seatbelts.

Earthworm · #7 09-24-2004, 02:45 PM

What he was trying to say is that 95's didn't have auto seat belts.

Knightwulf · #8 09-24-2004, 02:51 PM

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Originally posted by Earthworm
What he was trying to say is that 95's didn't have auto seat belts.

Ahh.. I wasn't aware of this.. The mechanic mentioned something about the belts that was broken but said it wasn't a safety concern. I just assumed it had auto seatbelts.. I don't know what else it could be then.

Earthworm · #9 09-24-2004, 02:53 PM

Probably the seat belt guide on the side of the seat that the lap belt goes through.

Knightwulf · #10 09-24-2004, 02:55 PM

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Originally posted by Earthworm
Probably the seat belt guide on the side of the seat that the lap belt goes through.

Ah, that would make sense, then.

Matthewmongan · #11 09-24-2004, 03:07 PM

whats the tenth digit of the vin its a letter. that can tell me the model year.

Knightwulf · #12 09-24-2004, 03:13 PM

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Originally posted by Matthewmongan
whats the tenth digit of the vin its a letter. that can tell me the model year.

JF1CX3551SH100696

Matthewmongan · #13 09-24-2004, 03:49 PM

its a 95

Knightwulf · #14 09-24-2004, 05:54 PM

Also... Opinons are welcome here to whether or not I should even bother buying it and getting it repaired....

The fact that it's the "only game in town" hasn't made me very impartial on the matter.

n00b on demand · #15 09-24-2004, 06:03 PM

Seems like alot to be changed. But i will tell you its worth it. Once you own the SVX you will love it even more no matter what. And when you do get it fixed it will be as good as new. Just remember to get a tranny cooler if you do indeed buy that SVX. Its one of the cheapest and best mods you can do and will make your SVX last a long time.