I know the usual "do what you want" answer, but I'm seriously considering this and would like some constructive feedback.
My 850 wagon is stock other than H&R springs, full stage 0, runs great, looks great, basically good to go for another 50k.(currently 165k)
I have an opportunity to get a:
1970 144s black, red interior, manual, straight, recient paint, very little to no rust (CA car), stock.
I can't have any more car projects being my VW is taking up the entire garage. So to get The 144 the Plats gotta go.
It kinda seems the safe rout would be to keep the Plat and roll.....but I really think a 144 with a nice stance and wheels looks good. Rear wheel drive and a manual is appealing too.
Let's hear it.
Should I Sell The Platinum For A 144S
Started by Joe VW, May 03 2012 05:14 AM
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Joe VW
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Posted 03 May 2012 - 05:14 AM
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Posted 03 May 2012 - 05:55 AM
Keep the 855, it's a reliable DD with cargo space.
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Posted 05 May 2012 - 05:01 AM
One forty four.
The rarer, the better.
The rarer, the better.
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Posted 05 May 2012 - 05:28 AM
Okay. So how rare is a 144?
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Joe VW
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Posted 05 May 2012 - 05:33 AM
Keep the 855, it's a reliable DD with cargo space.
I know. The 855 is definitely the safe rout, but even at my age I still have a....not so safe side.
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Posted 05 May 2012 - 06:14 PM
I live the fvck it lifestyle so my votes fvck it get the 144, this coming from the dude who bought a m56h instead of paying off student loans
