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  • Re: Keep the weekender or sell it?
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Tue, 7 Oct 2014 14:15:09 -0400
    ...The parts value is diminished given the '84 is already upgraded in certain vital areas. Hmmm, maybe shoot a little higher on the asking...
  • Re: Found an old key...
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
    Mon, 25 Aug 2014 22:03:45 -1000
    ...I am curious about the value- and cannot find any for sale to cross reference. I can send you photos if you want to...
  • Re: Loaf Westy on ebay w/36K for $11K and rising: List bias observation
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Sat, 24 Jun 2006 05:36:53 -0700
    ...Mark David Beierl wrote: > Jim, value isn't always measured in dollars. Some folks prefer to > have the cake; others to eat it. Neither...
  • Re: BLACKBEARD Update: GET THIS!!!!
    Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
    Sun, 2 Nov 2008 12:08:44 -0800
    ...Per the adjuster, the estimated value was based in part on the asking price of similar vehicles for sale in the area - 2 different...
  • droid camping app
    Historical mailing list - gary hradek
    Fri, 22 Jun 2012 19:34:22 -0700
    If you are camping with a smart phone you know the value.��� Those who are on the fence get the smart phone and start...
  • -FORD-FOCUS-ZETEC
    Historical mailing list - Jon Durham
    Wed, 16 May 2012 14:02:27 -0500
    This looks to be a good value. Is it too good to be true? I assume one would have to make a harness. Anything...
  • Value of '87 Syncro Westfalia
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 18 Oct 1995 21:52:55 -0700
    I looked at an '87 Westfalia today, Syncro, very nice, 67K miles. It's a GL with locking rear differential and no other options...
  • Re: New Engine and Insurance
    Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
    Fri, 22 Jun 2001 08:10:24 -0700
    ...The law requires that they pay you the value of the vehicle. We all know a westy with a new engine is worth more...
  • Re: insurance
    Historical mailing list - David McNeely
    Tue, 21 Nov 2017 10:30:26 -0800
    ...My local AAA office, in Spokane, Washington, is one that got me a quote from Progressive for an "agreed value" policy that I could...
  • Re: Would you buy this salvage title Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Bill Glenn
    Fri, 15 Apr 2011 13:56:51 -0400
    ...To save the van you must add value in carrying out the repairs, and a buyer who wishes to insure that value against possible...
  • Re: are there any of us left?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Thu, 8 Oct 2026 20:39:48 +0000
    ...The vanagon list has held true to those values all these years. The main issue is that both the cars, and us, are turning...
  • Westie Values
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Mon, 20 Sep 1999 16:46:43 -0700
    ...In my search, I found out that the desirability and short supply of these campers has set them apart in value from the two...
  • Re: Power Window Switch
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 3 May 1997 14:01:48 -0700
    ...Kelly lists "retail" values -- what you expect to pay at a dealer, and "wholesale" values -- what you expect to get if *you* sell the...
  • Re: LED replacement for westy
    Historical mailing list - MC
    Wed, 4 Aug 2004 14:10:41 -0700
    ...However instead of replacing the resistor with a wire I selected a lower value resistor to make the blue LED less bright so it...
  • Re: Friday, update on Prius electronics rant
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Fri, 20 Sep 2013 13:50:14 -0500
    ...They have expensive repairs and the resale value is low. Resale value is comparable to or exceeds that of larger, non-hybrid Toyota and...
  • Re: alternative carfax
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Thu, 9 Feb 2017 17:48:31 +0000
    ...2L NA H4 single overhead cam (SOHC) 8V Interesting to not the Edmunds Value....  (yeah, right....): 02-09-2017 Edmunds - True Market Value Trade...
  • Re: Dollar value of Westfalia
    Historical mailing list - Dominic Provini Jr.
    Thu, 6 Oct 2011 13:24:16 -0400
    ...Dollar value of Westfalias Alistair, MS Westy (85 Vanagon) cost $18,845 when I purchased it new (included AC) Gary Anderson
  • Re: Insuring a Camper
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 12 Sep 1997 09:14:00 -0700
    ...As late as last spring, the '90 models (including the Westfalia) were still in the NADA bluebook (low-ball values), and you can punch...
  • Re: '84 value?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:55:14 -0800
    ...Re: '84 value? I tell yah. Without this list I highly doubt I would have ever known all these details. (of which I'm...
  • Re: Unreadable posts (was also: Vanagon List Archives: ATechnical Problem)
    Historical mailing list - Jim
    Tue, 27 Apr 2021 13:10:37 -0700
    ...Anyone who knows the nuances of Listserv™ would be of great value. Please p-mail me. Jim Arnott List Admin (at the moment.)
  • Re: approx value of vgon westy's??
    Historical mailing list - Pete Cassidy
    Fri, 20 Aug 1999 08:47:41 -0700
    Joe L. said: > Kelley's Blue Book has a web site. Dont know the URL but should be easy >to find with a search...
  • Re: Subaru Conversions
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Thu, 9 Mar 2006 09:18:51 -0800
    ...a vanagon friendly appraiser) nd then insure it for the appraised value. M __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best...
  • Re: Vanagon Wrecks & Insurance
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:07:31 -0600
    ...It was only 150/yr with 10K miles annuallyand 5K stated value on my GL, IIRC. I did not take it cuz you need...
  • Re: mufflers
    Historical mailing list - J. Walker
    Mon, 17 Oct 94 11:54:37 CDT
    ...and >he was wondering what was the best dollar to mileage value on a >muffler. >He replaced his about 40k ( highway miles) ago with...
  • Re: Oil pump on e-bay
    Historical mailing list - developtrust
    Sat, 1 Dec 2001 09:37:40 -0800
    ...And they know the value of goodwill. Then there is no time wasted week after week on such a little thing. Such melodrama over...
  • Re: Slightly Overpriced GL on The Samba
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Mon, 20 Dec 2010 10:45:09 -0600
    ...I can see the value (maybe not as much as is being asked, but I get the point) of an unmolested car. Jim On...
  • Re: Legendary Tardis-Classic Car insurance for Westies?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Sun, 2 Aug 2009 17:54:25 -0500
    ...Do you drive from BC to Mex regularly or just 300-400 miles camping 4 times a year? You can get a stated value...
  • Re: Vanagon in Rough Neighborhood -precautions?
    Historical mailing list - Seth C. Bruggeman
    Tue, 26 Jan 1999 11:41:50 -0500
    ...park near a vehicle of higher street value. I.e. new Hondas (esp. Civics), SUV's, and pickups are the hottest targets for street...
  • Re: Rare find
    Historical mailing list - mike miller
    Mon, 1 Oct 2001 12:09:21 -0700
    ...It is a Pearl Harbor Commemorative coin that was minted in > Queensland and has a face value plus a value to collectors. > The going...
  • Re: ETKA & ELSA ?
    Historical mailing list - Tony Polson
    Sat, 22 Nov 2003 08:29:14 -0000
    ...You have put a value of $0.00 per hour on Frank's time, which is an insult, no more and no less. Try...
  • Prom Dresses at Nordstrom BP. Splittie Content NVC
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
    Sat, 15 Mar 2014 00:29:09 -0400
    ...Coming to a Nordstrom's near you! Any publicity is good for brand awareness and enhanced Vanagon values IMHO, Steve 87 Syncro GL Sent...
  • Re: sales values
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Thu, 2 Dec 2010 08:38:14 -0800
    On Thu, Dec 2, 2010 at 7:55 AM, Don Hanson <dhanson928@gmail.com> wrote: > It doesn't take but a few of the...
  • Approximate Value
    Historical mailing list - Matthew J Mitsch
    Sun, 23 Jun 1996 14:52:41 -0400
    1974 bus windowed with two bench seats. Looks like good condition (not cherry), there is some obvious bondo near the base and some rust...
  • Need rear shock source 87 gl
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 21 May 1996 16:36:29 -0400
    ...I'd like to get monroe or gabriel at a good value. Any suggestions on sources and model's? I can have them installed...
  • Vanagon and Spellcheckers
    Historical mailing list - Patrick Hatcher
    Mon, 19 Oct 1998 13:49:49 -0400
    In MS Word the thesaurus gives me "valueless" for an alternative to Vanagon . . . ouch. -Patrick '85 Westy GL Vicki '86 Toyota Van LE (For...
  • Re: S&S Exhaust installation problem
    Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
    Wed, 18 Apr 2001 17:52:25 -0400
    ...It went on reasonably well - a few minor adjustments required - as Ken said it's good value for the buck. I'll probably order...
  • OT: Westphalia Trailers
    Historical mailing list - Brad Estergaard
    Sun, 19 May 2002 11:36:55 -0700
    Hey Guys, A bit off topic, more for the vintage kombi owneres, but I was wondering if anybody on the list knows the value...
  • Re: Metric this, metric that
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Mon, 6 Feb 2006 12:07:28 -0600
    I believe the correct value is 746 watts per HP, or 1 HP = .746 kW Larry A. >fyi even if you dont care, HP...
  • BLACKBEARD Update: GET THIS!!!!
    Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
    Sun, 2 Nov 2008 12:05:10 -0800
    ...Per the adjuster, the value was based in part on the asking price of similar vehicles for sale in the area - 2 different 1990...
  • Re: 91 westy starts hard and stalls when cold
    Historical mailing list - John
    Sun, 26 Sep 1999 11:38:46 -0400
    ...See the Bentley book for sensor ID and specific temperature - resistance values. If the cold resistance value is off (less resistance) it will create...
  • Fuse to Radio Memory keeps blowing
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Sat, 30 Oct 2021 23:29:12 +0000
    ...fuse.  Do any of you guys have a recommendation for fuse values for Constant 12VDC to radio Memory?  I just ordered a kit of...
  • Re: SubaGon resale values
    Historical mailing list - Road Camper
    Sun, 3 Jun 2001 16:29:47 -0700
    ...SubaGon resale values >Date: Sun, 3 Jun 2001 07:28:20 -0400 > >Volks, >When I buy a vanagon or other vw, I count on...
  • Re: Misc Friday Ramblings, probably long, possibly pointless....
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Sat, 14 Apr 2007 00:41:08 -0400
    ...I don't care if I've lowered the value for a collector. That goes for any > other mod I make. > It's my...
  • Re: Fwd: Re: Bosch Platinum Spark Plugs
    Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
    Fri, 12 May 2000 13:04:28 -0700
    ...We are definatly in a downward course as we ignore more values of universal nature. >I've also been using these plugs and they...
  • Re: quick question - running rough after 2 minutes
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Tue, 20 Sep 2005 17:02:52 EDT
    ...The computer retains the last value read at the OXS whenever the car is shut down unless the OXS is disconnected with the ignition...
  • Re: Vanagon Value based on JD Powers
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 6 Oct 2023 13:47:49 +0000
    Hmmm..  About 1/2 the cost of fully restoring an 84 Westy. Dave B.the Boston one On Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 04...
  • WTB: Round Headlight assembly from '85 and older
    Historical mailing list - Jean-Woo Kim
    Mon, 27 Jan 2014 16:56:12 -0800
    ...But I can't afford the fabulous upgrade options from our valued vendors. If anyone has extra round headlight brackets and grill from '85...
  • Re: Cleaning CV
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:36:12 -0700
    Owning a diesel Vanagon has taught me the value of diesel fuel as a degreaser. Pan of diesel deep enough to immerse the joint...
  • Air Cooled Transmission value
    Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
    Sat, 5 Jun 2010 18:44:01 -0700
    I have an 81 trans that I am looking to part with and have a semi-local buyer interested. �Only, I don't know...
  • Nixon, Hargrove, Devans & Doyle, LLP
    Historical mailing list - Tom and Dana Cates
    Wed, 19 Jul 2000 18:09:55 -0400
    Why stifle something that has no commercial value or content? Can we even SAY Volkswagen? Are you going to cancel our spring campout 'Paddy...
  • Re: bucking/ what fix
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Tue, 12 Sep 2000 10:09:11 -0700
    > Is the wire harness fix truly just a capacitor on the wiper to ground? which value?? > I have read reports on the list saying...
  • value of AC equipment?
    Historical mailing list - Doug Demarest
    Sat, 26 May 2001 13:32:30 EDT
    My 86 Vanagon was out of freon when I bought it, so I never used the AC. When the overhead ducts abruptly crashed to...
  • Re: windshield washer fluid pump...........conundrum
    Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
    Tue, 15 Jan 2002 17:57:31 EST
    ...Those spares must have some kind of voo-doo value. Rich
  • Alignment question
    Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
    Mon, 21 Oct 2002 05:19:33 -0700
    ...LF = 423.68mm RF = 425.45mm LR = 438.15mm RR = 431.8mm The table is nowhere near these values. Could someone explain the difference...
  • Secondary ignition resistance
    Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 WBXs
    Sat, 19 Oct 2002 20:28:40 +0000
    ...Ignition coil wire = ~2,000 ohms Distributor rotor = ~1,000 ohms Spark plug wires = ~6,000 ohms Any significant deviation from the above values...
  • New 1.9 camshaft FS
    Historical mailing list - Karl M
    Thu, 28 Nov 2002 14:02:46 -0500
    ...No clue what the value is, but if someone offers $50 for it, it's yours. I'll ship for free. Otherwise I suppose...
  • Re: Declared Value Insurance?
    Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
    Mon, 12 Jan 2009 23:02:18 -0500
    Matt Drew <t3vanagon@GMAIL.COM> writes: > Keep in mind that some insurance companies won't go this route until > it's old enough to...
  • Re: A 1968 Volkswagen Single Cab Transporter
    Historical mailing list - David McNeely
    Wed, 6 Dec 2017 13:27:08 -0800
    Don't know why I misquoted the values in the NADA book for the transporter. The low value is $11.2K, and average is...
  • Re: Value of a Rolling Chasis to a scrap yard
    Historical mailing list - dylan
    Fri, 26 Feb 2010 06:06:41 -0800
    ...So to me the value is mostly in that >>> they will come haul them away and I don't have to worry about it...
  • Re: Compression test
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 30 May 1997 16:36:14 -0400 (EDT)
    Hotch, My compression values were almost identical to yours before I did the heads and rings recently. Now they're all around 180. If...