I'm both saddened and pleased to announce that the Golf was sold on Monday to a mechanic who loves to fix up old cars and sell them. It is with high hopes that we sent the Golf to yet another owner. After nine years and trips that span many of the Western states, I have to say we really got our money's worth out of the Golf. I have to particularly mention my Father in law, Scott, who purchased the Golf for my wife when she was Sophomore in college and then turned the title over to us when we were married. Thanks, Scott; we owe you for this and a million other things you do for us. Below are our final pictures of the Golf being towed away to its new home.
I posted the Golf on Craigslist and had an offer within two hours. No, seriously, they made me an offer over the phone within two after the posting. I subsequently received two other phone calls. I think the part that got people's attention was, "Make me an offer, and it's yours."
The new owner has restored several VW's. In fact, he had an experience that was very similar to mine, so he knew what it was like to loose a faithful car like the Golf. That makes me wonder how many other VW owners are out there with similar stories.
I admit it was sad to turn over the keys to a non-working car. When people actually offered me money for the Golf, I had to make sure they understood that the car didn't actually run. The car needed a new distributor (which I actually pulled off of an old Jetta last week in a wrecking yard), so hopefully it won't take much to get it going again. My dream is to see the Golf driving around Kansas City sometime in the future. That would be awesome!
Finally, we say goodbye to the Golf. I know that families are forever, but when we die do we get to see our pets again? What about our old cars? I've always wondered what happened to a certain 1980 Mercury Zephyr or that 1984 Toyota Camry. I've been way too sentimental in this post, but I just can't help thinking I may never get another car quite like this. (Now that I think about that leaky windshield, maybe it's a good thing.)
I love your post!! I agree completely. We just sold my Honda Del Sol. So much fun!! and before that sadly my wrecked Mazda RX-7 (thanks to a girl I don't know who was driving her daddy's Lexus and didn't see me driving down the road to pull out in front of me so I hit her and don't get to have my RX-7 anymore.) But I just don't think there are a ton of happy endings for cars like for people.
Nate, I just hope your grandpa sees this post. He would totally understand and even shed a few tears for you. He'd be so proud to tell you he firmly believes in the eternal relationship one can have with a car.
I posted the Golf on Craigslist and had an offer within two hours. No, seriously, they made me an offer over the phone within two after the posting. I subsequently received two other phone calls. I think the part that got people's attention was, "Make me an offer, and it's yours."
The new owner has restored several VW's. In fact, he had an experience that was very similar to mine, so he knew what it was like to loose a faithful car like the Golf. That makes me wonder how many other VW owners are out there with similar stories.
I admit it was sad to turn over the keys to a non-working car. When people actually offered me money for the Golf, I had to make sure they understood that the car didn't actually run. The car needed a new distributor (which I actually pulled off of an old Jetta last week in a wrecking yard), so hopefully it won't take much to get it going again. My dream is to see the Golf driving around Kansas City sometime in the future. That would be awesome!
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I love your post!! I agree completely. We just sold my Honda Del Sol. So much fun!! and before that sadly my wrecked Mazda RX-7 (thanks to a girl I don't know who was driving her daddy's Lexus and didn't see me driving down the road to pull out in front of me so I hit her and don't get to have my RX-7 anymore.) But I just don't think there are a ton of happy endings for cars like for people.
You WILL see your Golf again some day! I mean, heaven would not be heaven without your favorite car.
A great tribute to a faithful friend. I even miss seeing you in the Zephyr and the Camry!
Nate, I just hope your grandpa sees this post. He would totally understand and even shed a few tears for you. He'd be so proud to tell you he firmly believes in the eternal relationship one can have with a car.
I'm sorry to see your car go. It's sad to lose such a faithful friend. I hope you do get to see it driving around Kansas again.
I'm sorry, but there's no eternal relationships with cars people!! This is a cute post. Good job Nathan :)
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