>The mechanic that did the pre-purchase inspection (which specializes in
>VWs)said that the only thing he found was a leaking head, and said that
>this was a minor thing and that it would cost about $70 to fix. Since

Whoa!!!
Fix leaking heads for $70 bucks????

where is he!!!!  :<)

sounds like I've got to plan a trip to Oregon!!

chris