Antifreeze tank

[Vovan]

I am looking for a coolant reservoir that has a rounded shape, in the area of ​​the shock absorber support. New or in very good condition.

[Ed Lijewski]

Check with RAPIDO in U.S. (sells Merkur XR4TIi and Scorpio parts, new and used).

YMMV

[Vovan]

Check with RAPIDO in U.S. (sells Merkur XR4TIi and Scorpio parts, new and used).

YMMV

He sets huge prices. 400 is very expensive in my opinion.

[my8950]

Check with RAPIDO in U.S. (sells Merkur XR4TIi and Scorpio parts, new and used).

YMMV

He sets huge prices. 400 is very expensive in my opinion.

Wow, I need to increase my prices...$400 USD for the coolant bottle is insanity!

[Vovan]

Check with RAPIDO in U.S. (sells Merkur XR4TIi and Scorpio parts, new and used).

YMMV

He sets huge prices. 400 is very expensive in my opinion.

Wow, I need to increase my prices...$400 USD for the coolant bottle is insanity!

I wrote him the same thing as you, but he replied:
"Lol. I’m not going to engage in this conversation any longer or respond to your comment. Thank you for your business."
I feel like a fool, like I don't understand something

[Ed Lijewski]

$400 is a lot, but if you require "new" for an item in extremely scarce supply (Rapido may be only source for even one new '89 tank) why complain?

A good used '89 one, which are only a but less scarce, would work fine for less.

A good used '88 style (squarish; also scarce) will work for probably a bit less.

YMMV

[Vovan]

$400 is a lot, but if you require "new" for an item in extremely scarce supply (Rapido may be only source for even one new '89 tank) why complain?

A good used '89 one, which are only a but less scarce, would work fine for less.

A good used '88 style (squarish; also scarce) will work for probably a bit less.

YMMV

400 is a lot for any tank, it's just unreasonable. I understand that it's not easy to find such a part today. But I also don't understand whether there are really millionaires who are looking for Scorpio parts and will pay that kind of money.

[Vovan]

$400 is a lot, but if you require "new" for an item in extremely scarce supply (Rapido may be only source for even one new '89 tank) why complain?

A good used '89 one, which are only a but less scarce, would work fine for less.

A good used '88 style (squarish; also scarce) will work for probably a bit less.

YMMV

It's just that for 400 I can buy an engine from a Scorpio, but here I have a plastic tank.

[Ed Lijewski]

$400 is a lot, but if you require "new" for an item in extremely scarce supply (Rapido may be only source for even one new '89 tank) why complain?

A good used '89 one, which are only a but less scarce, would work fine for less.

A good used '88 style (squarish; also scarce) will work for probably a bit less.

YMMV

400 is a lot for any tank, it's just unreasonable. I understand that it's not easy to find such a part today. But I also don't understand whether there are really millionaires who are looking for Scorpio parts and will pay that kind of money.

There are indeed Merkur owners, of Scorpio and XR4Ti, who would not think twice at that price for a new coolant reservoir--given that they are not available anywhere else. We aren't among them; but the price doesn't drop just for our smaller wallets.

You just received, at no item cost, a complete headlight and turn signal set in great condition. That saving will offset easily much of the $400 price.

YMMV

[Vovan]

$400 is a lot, but if you require "new" for an item in extremely scarce supply (Rapido may be only source for even one new '89 tank) why complain?

A good used '89 one, which are only a but less scarce, would work fine for less.

A good used '88 style (squarish; also scarce) will work for probably a bit less.

YMMV

400 is a lot for any tank, it's just unreasonable. I understand that it's not easy to find such a part today. But I also don't understand whether there are really millionaires who are looking for Scorpio parts and will pay that kind of money.

There are indeed Merkur owners, of Scorpio and XR4Ti, who would not think twice at that price for a new coolant reservoir--given that they are not available anywhere else. We aren't among them; but the price doesn't drop just for our smaller wallets.

You just received, at no item cost, a complete headlight and turn signal set in great condition. That saving will offset easily much of the $400 price.

YMMV

I have never met anyone who would pay $400 for a plastic tank, even the BMW and Mercedes owners I know would think it was too much. It's way out of line. Such prices might be acceptable in the premium or collectible car world, which the Scorpio is not. I don't think it's appropriate to mention the headlights, as that was a completely different deal with a completely different person. I bought new headlights, turn signals, and taillights (new originals) on eBay, and all of these items cost the same as this one plastic tank. I understand that he can set any price he wants, even if he asks $40,000 for one tank, that would be his right. But that doesn't mean it's reasonable.

[Vovan]

$400 is a lot, but if you require "new" for an item in extremely scarce supply (Rapido may be only source for even one new '89 tank) why complain?

A good used '89 one, which are only a but less scarce, would work fine for less.

A good used '88 style (squarish; also scarce) will work for probably a bit less.

YMMV

In fact, I was ready to overpay, because I know that Rapido inflates prices compared to other sellers. But I could not imagine that the price could be so high. I would rather spend time and find a good tank at a dismantling site for about 5 dollars

[Vovan]

I just bought a new air conditioner condenser on eBay for $450. Rapido was asking $750 for it. It looked a little worse for wear, was missing some of the fasteners, a dehumidifier, and a hose (all included in the kit I bought). So Rapido was asking $300 more for a less attractive product.

[Vovan]

Probably it was not worth inflating this topic. Rapido has the right to conduct its business as it sees fit. I was simply shocked by the price and wrote emotionally. Forgive me if I said too much and was tactless

[andyofcolumbusmerkur]

Put an aluminum expansion tank in the car. They work great and look cool.

[Vovan]

Put an aluminum expansion tank in the car. They work great and look cool.

That's a good idea.