Hah, I could see how you could reach that conclusion. I'm from Everett, WA. Guess I should fill out that profile.

Little update:

I went in today to take another test drive and do a little looking around. Vaccuum systems for climate, trunk release, central lock and tranny (got it open with the key, to their amazement) are shot. ALDA sense line to the manifold is shot. Odometer is shot, so mileage is indeterminate.


They wanted 3 grand for it. What a bunch of idiots. I talked them down a little and I'm gonna give them a couple of days to sweat. If it sells, I wait. Mean time, I'm gonna sell my Scirocco so I have some cash in hand.

"But I paid $1490 for it!"
"You got ripped off."

Ahahahaha. Idiot.

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1978 Ford F-150 351M
2002 Kia Spectra 1.8l 5-sp
1985 Volkswagen Scirocco 8V 1.8l 5sp
1985 MB 300D Turbo California

"Die Natur verabscheut Vakuum"

These cars demand a premium in the northwest...

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1985 MBZ 300DT
1969 MBZ 220d
1984 MBZ 300TDT
1981 VW Vanagon

There are deals to be had in the area though. Don't settle on a car like I did, shop around for a few months.

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1979 240D- 316K miles - VGT Turbo, Intercooler, Stick Shift, Many Other Mods - Daily Driver

1982 300SD - 232K miles - Wife's Daily Driver

1986 560SL - Wife's red speed machine

Yea, but for 4k I got a PERFECT RUST FREE W116 with functional climate control and beautiful paint. Good interior, one tear in the front passanger seat.