From: J. Lee (milveh@sbcglobal.net)
Date: Tue Aug 06 2002 - 10:26:46 PDT
Pinz used price list from one source Rich gave us (thanks Rich):
Transmission: $850
Transfer case: $750
Axel F or R: $650
OK, so it's really not as bad as I expected and the parts are in Ark.!? I
didn't think they allowed those hoyty-toyty alien vehicles south of the
Mason-Dixon line!
Next. Steve, I think your test of "logic" was a bit over the top, but other
than that, you made some good points about the reliabilty issue, although I
would counter that the Volvo engine is every bit as reliable as the Pinz.
Although I originally didn't really intend for this to a Valp vs. Pinz kind
of thing, I just was just commenting about the anxiety factor or owning
something expensive and exotic. But, now that we're here, I have to admit I
would love to see an off road race between Valps and the best Pinz' using
crazy some Swedes vs. the best Swiss drivers. Ever see a Swedish off road
race? Those guys are fearless... and good! But, I would really like it I
could have a safe seat near some hairpin turn where there is lots of soft,
loose dirt ( you know where I am going don't you? lol) and lets just see how
the Pinz transaxle work! lol I remember the fun of the transaxle tucking
under on some other models, but maybe Pinz is better? I only know, when
those transaxles dug in to soft dirt on a high speed turn, it was a real
thrill...it was hang on time and hope to heck the roll bar works! I betcha
those Pinzies roll real nice too... another good feature, eh? lol
One thing I have to admit, you got me on top speed. However, those old
Volvo's are cheap and easy to pump up...he he he, so ya never know! What is
winding out tight at 55 mph today could be a blinding 57 or 58 mph.
tomorrow!
All kidding aside, I enjoyed your comments... now, anyone else dare venture
an opinion about which is the better vehicle? I can hear it coming already,
"They both suck and my flat fender, slat grill is...
... " lol
Later all, I got to go make some money to feed my habit... my MV habit that
is!
Jack
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