Thanks everyone for the replies.

Boy, you guys are a TOUGH CROWD! ;) (joke)

Anyway, I've thought about it quite a bit today as I checked in here from time to time to see what sort of replies I was getting. And I thought about how he answered my questions. After re-reading the e-mail a few times, I decided that I don't think he was trying to be rude.... that's just the way he is. AND I decided that the car is probably actually going to be a pretty good deal..... but for someone else. I think I was rushing things a bit. Although the price is good on this one (the reserve IS met, and it stands at $1,802.77), it's not really "THE" car I've been looking/waiting for. It's just a 'convenient' substitute.

I AM prepared to spend some money on my car when I do get it.... not a fortune of course, but I realize that these things are not 'spring chickens'. Things wear out. My problem is that I'm not a master mechanic. Oh, I've done a few things before.... my first car was a Chevy Camaro 350, and I replaced everything at the top end of it's motor. And on my '79 900T 5-door that I had, I replaced the head gasket, fuel lines, and TWO turbos. But replacing a tranny, steering rack, suspension parts... things like that I have neither the tool nor the knowledge to do, so I would have to PAY to have it done.

So maybe I should look for an example with fewer question marks, but with more dollar signs. (Uh, to a certain extent, at least.) After all, you get what you pay for!

There are a few on the TSN board that caught my eye over the last few weeks. I think it's time to send some e-mails. Traveling to see the cars first will still be nearly impossible, though.

Again, thanks for the comments and insight.... I look forward to getting to know some of you better.

Regards,
Glenn

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• This purchase.... too risky?, GB24Hours, Mon, 28 Apr 2003 20:49:39
  • Re: This purchase.... too risky?, White Vampire, Tue, 29 Apr 2003 15:43:26
  • biggest risk? tranny, saabu , Tue, 29 Apr 2003 13:40:48
  • Its tought to say, 79-900t , Tue, 29 Apr 2003 11:56:05
  • Re: This purchase.... too risky?, GM, Tue, 29 Apr 2003 06:25:45
  • Re: This purchase.... too risky?, Gordon , Mon, 28 Apr 2003 21:07:45
  • Re: This purchase.... too risky?, RayV, Mon, 28 Apr 2003 21:07:17
    • Re: This purchase.... too risky?, vsfoxe , Mon, 28 Apr 2003 23:21:51
      • Re: TSN regularly has well cared for cars, K-Saab , Tue, 29 Apr 2003 03:20:45
      • Syracuse SPG, Smooooth, Tue, 29 Apr 2003 03:18:16
        • Syracuse SPG, vsfoxe , Tue, 29 Apr 2003 18:15:37
        • be careful!, Tom, Tue, 29 Apr 2003 04:31:02
          • Thank you, everyone!, GB24Hours, Tue, 29 Apr 2003 20:24:46 <-- Viewing This Message

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