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  • Re: Need realistic value of Multivan
    Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
    Fri, 14 Aug 1998 16:28:45 -0700
    ...of comparable vehicles, mostly full campers, which inherently are a better value than a MultiVan: VW '93 MV, AT, AC, tow bar, maroon, seats...
  • BLUE BOOK VALUE
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Clay
    Sat, 10 Jul 1999 00:29:37 EDT
    ...know there is a place i can check the blue book value for an estimate but where? any help is a bonus thanks jon...
  • Re: Value of "Totaled" Camper
    Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
    Tue, 22 Jan 2002 23:10:25 -0800
    ...BTW, find out what the 'salvage value' is on your Westy. Would you believe I bought mine back from the insurance company for $407...
  • Re: Fresh coat of paint or not?
    Historical mailing list - Ron Mueller
    Wed, 1 Feb 2006 20:07:22 -0600
    ...My concern is what it will do to its resale value. Another concern is the cost of a good paint-job. I am thinking...
  • Re: Blue Book pricing reliable?
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Mon, 2 Apr 2007 18:14:49 -0400
    ...I personally think the value all depends on the vehicle >> and >> the person buying it. I have never paid more than $500 for any...
  • Ramble on Dork, Nutshelling WIZBANG
    Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
    Sun, 14 May 2000 03:20:21 EDT
    ...And if feelgood=value then feelbetter=morevalue. And subjective/objective does not get taught. And the people that put nose to the grindstone and...
  • Re: Van Dies while in motion
    Historical mailing list - Stuart
    Sat, 21 Dec 2013 20:56:20 -0800
    ...The resulting values would be 81% of the full voltage values. At 80% voltage, the result would be .8 x .8, or a value...
  • SCREWED by the ins. co.
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 5 May 1999 12:27:17 EDT
    ...has yet to give me a value, but i know i will lose. their member nearly killed me, and destroyed my car of 11...
  • Re: Insurance Frustration
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:35:47 -0700
    ...I have used both this list, and the Go Westy improved/sold vans as an "actual value" when I wanted to use my van...
  • Re: Westfalia Insulation
    Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
    Wed, 25 Feb 1998 18:49:58 -0500
    ...Most "dead air"-based insulation have an R-value of 3.5-4 per inch. However, you can enclose other gases than air, and...
  • Re: Re '91 Westy value
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Tue, 10 Jul 2001 22:22:53 EDT
    ...Perhaps I could ship some of my apartment rentals out there....$1500 for a one bedroom!? >> Stephen, He is understating the rental value. My...
  • Re: Misc Friday Ramblings, probably long, possibly pointless....
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Fri, 13 Apr 2007 18:30:12 -0400
    ...There was talk here about modifying vehicles > and lessening their value in the future. Many of my "Mods" are reversible. Others I try to...
  • Re: vwdieselparts.com
    Historical mailing list - Robert Dalton
    Wed, 13 Mar 2002 19:08:26 -0800
    ...1371174.html>, it looks like they still have a lot of value left. How long do you figure you can keep yours going? Rob...
  • 1973 VW Westfalia camper FS, NJ
    Historical mailing list - alex
    Tue, 31 Dec 2002 08:25:14 -0500
    ...Asking $1500.00 a great value for this classic, Call Gustavo at 908-755-7578 Vehicle located in North Plainfield, NJ. Sorry, no access...
  • Re: adjustable intermittent relay
    Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
    Sun, 25 Sep 2005 05:50:53 -0700
    ...Eventually, I expect my "upgrades" to drive the value of my van to $0! LOL ;-) Evan Mac Donald 1984 Wolfburg 1985 GL 7 Pass...
  • I Need a Driver's Side Power Mirror - Trade for?
    Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
    Thu, 20 Apr 2006 02:02:24 +0000
    Just wondering if anybody had a driver's side power mirror they would be willing to trade for something of equal value off of...
  • Re: Factory Hose Clamps
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Sat, 9 Jun 2012 10:38:08 -0500
    Dennis, one thing we were taught in aviation mechanic school that I think might apply here is - if a specified torque value nor a...
  • Vanagon/westy value
    Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
    Mon, 27 Sep 2010 15:20:00 -0700
    ...to buy one better?? This is why i find it hard to value these vans Thank you, Jay Lefstein. Sent from my mobile device.
  • Re: Vanagon parts are now cheap (relatively)
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Thu, 19 May 2005 11:31:32 -0700
    ...But the Westy will continue to hold it's value for the foreseeable future, the T-Bird will continue to depreciate. And I've...
  • Re: update on insurance valuation discussions
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Tue, 9 Feb 2010 15:36:06 -0600
    ...i tell him anything sent to me wil only be > considered a payment toward face value > > my lawyer tells me if i accept the...
  • Re: value of 84 adventure wagon
    Historical mailing list - dj
    Sat, 3 Jan 2009 15:22:31 -0800
    ...my question is what is the value of the adventure wagons, I see the layout of this one is very different than the standard...
  • Re: Call Kenny NOW!!
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
    Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:39:33 -0600
    ...in response to my inquiry about the cost they posted, given that NADA has it listed with an "average" value of $5400.00. bob
  • Re: The GMC Motorhome ( no Vanagon Content) the Sportscar of Motorhomes
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
    Sat, 26 Feb 2000 13:24:01 -0500
    > <snip> It is the only motorhome that "increases" in value. > > Ron Semko > Orlando, Florida Au contraire Ron, Our beloved '86 Syncro Westfalia cost us...
  • Re: 2.1 waterboxxer value... interest?
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Fri, 9 Jul 2004 23:11:32 -0400
    Regarding your Alaska plans, I'd say you'd want at least 6-12 months on the conversion first before you head out to...
  • How much are they worth?
    Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
    Fri, 27 Jan 2006 17:16:40 -0800
    ...How much are they worth? I'd rather trade stuff, actually, but would like to have a value to start with. A hundred bucks...
  • Re: Insurance Frustration
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:07:56 -0800
    ...Establishing the salvage value. Contact BW Volkswagen Dismantlers in Roseville, CA 1-916-986-1600. Talk to Jeff re salvage, should be ~$2500 or...
  • Re: Re '91 Westy value
    Historical mailing list - Road Camper
    Tue, 10 Jul 2001 09:11:38 -0700
    ...Re '91 Westy value >Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2001 07:36:29 -0700 > >They routinely sell for that out here. I am not >guessing...
  • Re: Diamler chrysler vw...
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Wed, 24 Aug 2005 19:12:07 -0500
    ...However as the 2 year discussions and paperwork between > >government agencies in about 6 countries went on, chrysler went down in > >value again as...
  • Re: Re '91 Westy value
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Tue, 10 Jul 2001 10:21:05 -0700
    ...Re '91 Westy value > In SF, they are in the paper for that amount. And I > know Hotch sells them for that, the pristine...
  • RE: 911 motor in a VW transporter
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 3 Mar 95 13:25:28 MST
    ...Unless you really blow it up, the engine is always going to have > > a parts value of nearly $1000. > > > > >From my reading, this is...
  • Re: What Are YOU Doing This Saturday? (F)
    Historical mailing list - mike
    Fri, 10 May 2002 20:33:31 -0700
    ...but > the stuff that mark posted had *no* redeeming value, unlike poems from unca > joel, the variety riffs of benT, terryK, and mike miller...
  • Re: insurance
    Historical mailing list - John Anderson
    Thu, 11 May 2006 17:23:31 -0700
    ...Re "agreed upon value" - I got such a quote today from Progressive which would cover my Subaru-Vanagon Westy for $10,000. I could...
  • Re: GoWesty Van Values
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Tue, 21 Mar 2006 00:16:40 -0700
    ...GoWesty Van Values > > All told I have already put $50K into my Westy Syncro. I didn't do it > at once, but I definitely...
  • Re: The Value Of a Mechanic That Knows the Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 10 Oct 2008 22:17:42 -0700
    ...The Value Of a Mechanic That Knows the Vanagon > Unmetered? > > On 10/10/08, John Wessels <EUROMOG@aol.com> wrote: >> In a message dated...
  • Insurance
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Wed, 13 Jul 2011 13:39:24 -0500
    ...She also offered an agreed value policy for $10K which would not have those restrictions. My current agent will not write an agreed value...
  • Re: Stated Value Quote
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Tue, 3 Feb 2009 21:10:20 -0800
    ...So while shopping rates at USAA, I asked about > stated value policy and was referred to this vendor. Seems mostly for > classic cars, but...
  • Re: Value of my van? Was Poptop conversion
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Sat, 27 Jul 2024 14:18:03 -0600
    ...Just plain vanagons are scarce as hen's teeth around >>>> here. >>>>> Would it be worth the effort? Would value go up enough to justify...
  • RE: HELP!!-Pricing for '87 VW Camper
    Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
    19 Jul 1995 14:37:14 EST
    ...4WD, AC, 67K, Clean, $15K >415 424 8964 You can look up the current retail and wholesale used car values at: gopher://gopher.enews...
  • Re: Accident/Insurcance Q: Value of Westy with 1.9 turbo Diesel?
    Historical mailing list - BenT
    Fri, 16 Jul 2004 18:55:53 -0700
    ...9l turbo Diesel engine is an > addition which significantly affects the value. Has anyone on the > done 1.9l turbo Diesel conversions to vans...
  • Re: Fresh coat of paint or not?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 31 Jan 2006 06:10:20 -0500
    ...A pint job will only take away from the value if a collision is suspected or if done poorly. The reality, paint is a...
  • Re: The value of instrumentation
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 27 Oct 2018 20:55:14 +0000
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  • Re: Pics of The Bluestar
    Historical mailing list - Jason
    Thu, 4 Apr 2013 19:11:11 -0400
    ...in way better condition than mine. > Given all the cool features, I'll never understand why these things haven't > maintained more market value. > >
  • Re: sales values
    Historical mailing list - TurboWesty
    Wed, 1 Dec 2010 16:32:54 -0500
    Can I put a standing order in for the next one your find for $500 that's worth buying? :-) On Wed, Dec 1, 2010...
  • Re: The 5th Annual Buses by the BeachBus BRRR - IN TWO WEEKS! ! !
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 15 Feb 2009 17:48:05 -0500
    ...For some value of "toasty" hee hee... :-) David -- David Beierl - Providence RI USA -- http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon/ '84 Westy "Dutiful Passage," '85...
  • Re: BUS VALUES
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 28 Sep 1995 15:25:55 -0700
    I noticed ad in the local AutoTrader last night for an immmaculate '87 Westy with 28,300 original miles. Purported old man original owner...
  • thermal value of bra's
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 9 Nov 1995 11:56:47 -0700
    I was wondering if bra's add any worm to buses. I considered that cold air, wind, rain/snow against the metal would be...
  • bus for sale/trade
    Historical mailing list - Jayson and Kim Seaman
    Wed, 19 Feb 1997 14:35:10 -0500
    ...I am asking $3,400 but would be willing to trade it for a small pickup truck of equal value (I'd even kick...
  • '84 fuel gauge
    Historical mailing list - norbert froese
    Sat, 17 Oct 1998 08:26:27 -0700
    ...this is just a variable resister, but does anyone know what values correspond to dial settings 55 and 560. Thank you in advance. Norbert...
  • Re: Gas heater value?
    Historical mailing list - don spence
    Mon, 4 Dec 2006 11:37:56 -0700
    I have a line on an 87 passenger van, Canadian market, which is equipped with a gas heater. I would not have a use...
  • Cutting aluminum wheels with hole saw?
    Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
    Fri, 8 Aug 2008 09:39:44 -0700
    Being a cheap bas---, oh, I mean "Value Driven", I wanna cut the hubs in my alloy wheels to fit the Vanagon centerbore myself...
  • UPS response
    Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
    Fri, 7 Jun 2002 15:38:51 -0600
    ...There is no charge for routine customs clearance of UPS Standard/Ground shipments with values up to $200 and all values of UPS Express...
  • Re: A little help (trouble shoot, value)
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Sat, 29 Mar 2008 13:47:46 -0700
    ...A little help (trouble shoot, value) re: tranny Obviously you're going on what she said. I'd guess that it's clutch hydraulics...
  • Re: maximum tire load question
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Wed, 11 Jun 2014 16:24:55 -0500
    ...In > > reviewing load data for several different tires, I see two different values > > given for the same tire. The maximum load may be given...
  • Re: Here's a Vanagon you can get married to.
    Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
    Sat, 15 Sep 2001 06:46:05 -0600
    ...When are you going to > understand this?? Your gas burners have no real intrinsic value. A diesel > has value in more ways than one...
  • Re: Nice 90 Carat FS in Santa Cruz
    Historical mailing list - Paul
    Thu, 24 Feb 2011 21:50:07 -0800
    ...I could never recoup the $$ I've spent on it and there's no way in hell I can even put a value on...
  • Re: BS Insurance Co sharks!!!! Re: specific features of 86 GL Wolfsburg
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Fri, 28 Jun 2002 06:23:05 EDT
    ...The book value of the car was probably about $500. Of course the premium I was paying was pretty close to what you would...
  • Splitie reduction box trauma, 63-67 manual
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 15 May 1996 18:55:08 -0700
    ...They had a circuit module which wouldn't work with the 'right' value resistors, but could be made to work by putting in one...
  • Re: Want to Buy - immaculate 90/91 Syncro Westfalia Camper
    Historical mailing list - Ty Graham
    Thu, 18 Jul 2002 21:44:10 -0700
    ...I'm still hemming and hawing on fair market value, but she's got to go. Two new cars are on the way. The...
  • Re: engine for sale
    Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
    Sat, 18 Oct 2003 20:04:59 -0700
    ...Otherwise the value of the vehicle is diminished by the cost to make it all stock again. A swap can be done right, but...
  • Re: FS: 1983 Westy Project for $350
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Mon, 7 Jul 2008 14:38:46 -0700
    ...Several turned me down flat, telling me that even for free they > wouldn't > make enough in scrap value to justify the fuel costs...