Not shy at all

[John Clift <jclift@deans.umd.edu>]

Hi, Well Im not shy about prices. I paid $1200 for my 1971 Fastback in 
October of 1987.  
Except for my current prob with the pressure sensor, 
the car has been the single most dependable car i have ever owned and by 
far the cheapest to operate. I bought the car with 85,000 miles and 
currently have 170,000 miles on it. 
I had the transmission rebuilt at 150,000 miles and the motor done at 
169,000 miles. 
I dont know the value of my car today but Im guessing a tad more than 
what I paid for it. 
Funny thing is, back in 1987 I sold my Scirocco and was lookin for a 
Squareback. I was on my way to look at one I had seen in the paper when i 
saw this tan fastback parked in a driveway. It wasnt for sale but i 
knocked on the door and the owner said they were moving and were just 
about to put it in the paper for sale. Good timing yeah? I made an offer 
and we talked about the car and I bought it and drove it home. I never 
did make it to see the sqaureback. 
I still do that sort of thing where I see an interesting car and leave a 
note or knock on the door. I was suprsed at how many people called me 
back to sell the car or just to chat about it.
Sometimes all you gotta do is just ask.
John 71 Fastback