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No longer a Metro owner
Topic Started: Jun 26 2017, 12:24 AM (1,523 Views)
JellyBeanDriver


Too many cars in the driveway and i'm enjoying the 2003 Jetta TDI too much. It's now my everyday car. Cruises on the freeway with more comfort and power, power everything and still get 49-51 MPG regardless of how I drive. Parts are expensive but luckily they've made a lot of these cars so used parts aren't too bad. Zero issues downshifting into 1st or 2nd, handles pretty good, better brakes. Love the diesel torque.

So I'm thinking of downsizing. Ship the MR2 back to MN to the wife's daughter (they own it), and either sell or donate the Metro.

Pros of donating
- no smog
- no waiting around for someone to check it out and haggle on the price
- Effortless - sign the pink slip and the tow truck takes it away.
- tax write off (really nothing at this point)
Cons of donating
- no cash in pocket



Pros of selling it
- Cash in the pocket to pay for horseback riding/lease or ham radio gear

cons of selling it
- telling the prospective buyer "It's a 92 for suspension, 97 for front brakes, 95 (or is it 96?) for timing belt and AC belt.
- can't downshift to 1st or 2nd without double clutching.
- major rust on the passenger door - must have been a blocked drain hole.
- rust around windshield rubber on upper edge.


Ugggh, what to do.
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Moringa
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If you'd like to turn it over quickly, without going through the normal hassles, here's the email of the guy I bought my supposedly rebuilt trans from. My rebuild job was pathetic, but it could be that his hired help stinks. Anyway, he may just buy it on the spot. He was in Sun Valley, but told me at the time, a little over a year ago, he was moving his Metros to Lancaster. So it may be necessary to deliver it. Since he sells a whole lot of used parts, he may view your vehicle as a parts car, rather than a daily driver. That would eliminate some of your "frustration."
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geopartsused@yahoo.com The guy's name is Alex.
Edited by Moringa, Jun 26 2017, 01:54 PM.
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Richard123vmt


A PnP will pay a few hundred if it is a running car.
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Stiffchezze
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:O :smackface

You guys are killing me! This is like the Babe Ruth of the Metro world announcing his retirement and you guys are like, just send it to a convalescent home or, just die already! 519,000+ Miles! :shake

JellyBeanDriver, here is my take. Don't donate it. You only get the tax write off for what the NP sells it for, AT AUCTION. Translation, probably less than PAP price, and you know were it will end up.... :(

Selling it, That's a hard one. A LOT of work for very little gain. Going to very hard to explain your "upgrades" plus you have to deal with lowballers. :rasp And after all, whats a legend worth? A lot less than a legend should be.

Another option, give it away. Not sure I would do it for free, (been bitten once or twice that way) but for a very low sum. Lots of folks in a hard spot could use a "beater" (uggh)

And finally, That great junkyard in the sky. If it is it's time.......well and only you know. Sadly this might bring you the most $$, even if it is only a couple.

The sad reality is there just isn't the market for our little "shitboxes" when gas is under $2 a gallon.
My opinion is to give it away. By far the most work, and the likelihood of someone really apprenticing what they have is pretty low. But definitely the most Karma points. :cloud9

Whatever you decide, just keep us up dated. We're sad to see to go, but make sure you stick around!

P.S.
There's always this route. I think it's fitting:
Viking Funeral
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HelterSkelter
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:O

following thread cus i will be giving away/selling mine at the end of summer as well.
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clen
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I would sell it on craigslist and list all the problems and get what you can get for it. Hopefully it is someone that can continue on with what you have done.

So I wish I took a pic of the Metro on sale for $200. It was titled "Cheap Beater with Heater". It sold for $200 in less than 18hrs.

To me $200 is $200 and it's $200 more than nothing.
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redpepe


hi jbd,

i may have a prospective 'buyer' if you decide to sell. probably he'll need an automatic though. he's not a mechanic and he's on disability so very little money. it's a long shot and you'll definitely do better $$ on c'slist. in case you don't remember, i'm in el rio and we met at the ventura meetup years ago.
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Moringa
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One very important note. I know this applies to CA, but not sure about other states. If you are selling a car HERE, that probably needs some serious work to pass smog, or in the case of a salvaged vehicle, needs brake and lamp work, YOU can be held responsible for the bill to bring it into compliance. The only way to get out of this potential mess, is to have the buyer sign a statement that they are accepting the vehicle "AS IS." If you do not do this, the Bureau of Auto Repair, and the courts will side with the buyer. It's a simple procedure, to create the statement on paper, so just do it!
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clen
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Moringa
Jun 27 2017, 10:55 AM
One very important note. I know this applies to CA, but not sure about other states. If you are selling a car HERE, that probably needs some serious work to pass smog, or in the case of a salvaged vehicle, needs brake and lamp work, YOU can be held responsible for the bill to bring it into compliance. The only way to get out of this potential mess, is to have the buyer sign a statement that they are accepting the vehicle "AS IS." If you do not do this, the Bureau of Auto Repair, and the courts will side with the buyer. It's a simple procedure, to create the statement on paper, so just do it!
Really? Heck for that much sell it here http://forums.24hoursoflemons.com/

People are looking for cars less than $500 to race, they wont be street legal anymore.
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Horn


I have an early 2000s Jetta TDI. So much more comfortable and safer. Gets the same MPGs and has plenty of power. It definitely costs more to maintain and sucks that you need special tools to do about anything on them.

How does a Cali car have rust?
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Jun 27 2017, 12:30 PM


How does a Cali car have rust?
The formula is the pacfic ocean + suzuki thin paint = rust

A Metro can either get maintained properly and enjoyed, or patched up, or left to falter.

Even though these cars can take a lot of abuse, the decision is eventually made for you. Good luck to those who choose to rescue it, or need its parts to save their own.



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JellyBeanDriver
Jun 26 2017, 12:24 AM
Ship the MR2 back to MN to the wife's daughter (they own it)
... :(
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My profit margin so far from parting out my '95 Metro is $2,150. I do still have a few items left like the sensor trickers, engine block, hood, doors, hatch & one fender. I bought the car for $2,250 in late 2008, so I could still potentially break even 9 years later. I can say without a doubt Metros are worth far more in pieces than they are whole :lol
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JellyBeanDriver


mjspiess
Jun 27 2017, 05:31 PM
My profit margin so far from parting out my '95 Metro is $2,150.
That's an interesting option. . . wife would not be happy with me leaving a picked over carcass in the driveway.

Got the latest car insurance packet today. Get this, with "$159.99" in discounts (good driver, economy car, multiple policy) insurance is $388 on the metro every 6 months!!! That seals the decision to downsize and off the Metro.

RedPepe, I do remember you. I was also thinking maybe Richard Kaltenbach (sp?) might want it. He's in Cali somewhere.

Regarding rust - I drive the coast and I never wash the car. Frame horns are great, but the finish is poor. And I'm sure one of the door drain holes was plugged. We hardly ever get rain so I'm surprised it happened, but it did.


Horn, There's a few places that rent VW tools. The VAG reader is only $5/day to rent, 3 day minimum based on the time in my hands. Already picked up a used turbo in case I need it down the road (I think it was $125).
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Kaltenbach would probably want it, but, unless you already have his contact info, you may be out of luck - he recently asked to have his account deleted.
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