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1970 s2 0453R Reassembly
Richard48Y:
In their first year the Fiat X19 was being flipped at up to $2,000 over retail too.
I nearly bought one.
If I had been able to get a test drive I might have.
Despite several on the lot a test drive was impossible, even just sitting in one was also impossible. Every car in sight was already sold.
My delivery would have been six months out.
No way I was going put down a deposit and make six months of payments without so much as seeing if I fit!
That was on the same day the BMC/Lotus dealer refused to even talk to me.
At least the Fiat dealer was friendly.
So the CT fever is nothing new, just bigger numbers.
In the end they will also lose value quickly, the folk paying substantially over retail will look silly, and life returns to normal.
I think we could have a nice one of every model Europa for less than one CT. 8)
Bryan Boyle:
--- Quote from: Richard48Y on Tuesday,May 07, 2024, 09:52:47 AM ---In their first year the Fiat X19 was being flipped at up to $2,000 over retail too.
I nearly bought one.
If I had been able to get a test drive I might have.
Despite several on the lot a test drive was impossible, even just sitting in one was also impossible. Every car in sight was already sold.
My delivery would have been six months out.
No way I was going put down a deposit and make six months of payments without so much as seeing if I fit!
That was on the same day the BMC/Lotus dealer refused to even talk to me.
At least the Fiat dealer was friendly.
So the CT fever is nothing new, just bigger numbers.
In the end they will also lose value quickly, the folk paying substantially over retail will look silly, and life returns to normal.
I think we could have a nice one of every model Europa for less than one CT. 8)
--- End quote ---
I remember back during the '79 manufactured Carter Fuel Crisis, VW Diesels were going for 5K over list that summer (and back then, a new Rabbit L Diesel listed for 6100 and change). I waited till December for mine and got it for list minus trade in. Great little buggies (if a bit lacking in the acceleration department...but they did average 45+ mpg on the highway in 5th gear.
Still have a VW diesel, and have continuously since '80.
dakazman:
After removing my LED instrument lights for just being to dainty and a mismatch in intensity in my gauges I went back to the OEM bayonet sockets . Then afterwards fighting ground connections, I’m still not happy with the mismatch in two new gauges, the amp meter which matches and the oil pressure which is different than the rest by having illumination around the entire gauge.
I guess I’ll have to live with it but while the facia is out I thought I could swap different bulbs but to no avail. I thought about reclocking the temp and fuel so that the socket sat on top of the gauge where the illumination bleds from behind legend.
Dakazman
GavinT:
Hmmm . . I wonder if the brightness differences couldn't be altered by painting part of the interior of the gauge either black or silver depending on which direction you want to go.
That way, they could all be a bit too dark which is closer to standard. ;D
dakazman:
Your probably correct Gavin, dimming down the full illuminating ring would be the best solution than having it glaring at you or having a yellow glow. I”lol look into it today and see if I can break into it. It’s a mechanical oil pressure btw.
I didn’t want another delay but there is no sense putting everything back in and having regrets later. 🥱🥱👍👍
D’man
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