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Re: TVR for sale (Looks like a great deal)

To: british-cars@autox.team.net, DANIELS@LMSBVX.TAMU.EDU
Subject: Re: TVR for sale (Looks like a great deal)
From: Marcus Tooze <tooze@vinny.cecer.army.mil>
Date: Wed, 17 Aug 1994 15:25:19 -0500
> I'm located in Laurel, MD. which is about 30 minutes outside Wash., DC. 
> The engine is in fact a TR6 engine.  I just had it completely checked over
> at a shop that specializes in British cars and was a bit discouraged by the
> results.  That's why the price is so low.  The bad news:  It has bad
> starter solenoid and clutch cylinder is leaking fluid.  Not being
> knowledgeable on auto mechanics, I don't know what it will cost to have
> these things fixed.  The car has been running good despite this.  However,
> it is not being driven now because my wife and I have separated (it was
> bought for her) and I am unable to drive it since I am in a wheelchair. 
> So, I am very interested in selling it ASAP to someone who can get some use
> out of it.  
> 
> If you are interested, or know of anyone else that might be, I can send you
> a photo.  As I said befor, the body is in real good shape and if given a
> little engine work could be back in top form.
> 
> Hope to hear back from you.
> 
Somebody might want to explain that a bad starter solenoid and a leaky
clutch will cost around $150 to replace in terms of parts....maybe
$100 for 2 hours labor at disgusting rip off rates....if  the cars as good
as it sounds he shoulfd be selling it for $3000 to $4000.

marcus


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