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• Re: Restored vanagon for sale
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:25:41 -0400
  All of that aftermarket stuff really kills the resale value. If it was just a plain GL non-Westy it would be worth at...
• Re: Vanagons and part
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 2 Sep 2009 11:11:04 -0400
  ...When these items stop working they also bring down the value of the vehicle if and when you decide to sell it. -- Thanks, Jeff...
• Oh Happy Day, Looking for Syncro
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Wed, 27 Nov 1996 21:27:38 -0500
  I'm so happy I finally sold the Corrado, lost a mere $2800 or so in depreciation of value and parts not counting gas...
• Re: Vanagon in Rough neighborhood Update (or "down"-dat...
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 12 May 1999 22:00:53 -0400
  ...Being as big as they are, they figure there is something of value inside. If they are stealing a vehicle for a ride, a...
• diesel westy
  Historical mailing list - steve delasalle
  Mon, 30 Aug 1999 14:02:33 -0700
  ...Anybody have any ideas as to value - the owner is asking $2500 Also, I recall some email about correct tire specification - what do I...
• Re: Westy value
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sun, 14 Nov 1999 11:40:13 -0800
  Valuation services are interesting, but the bottom line is always: What will the market pay for a given vehicle make & model for that mileage...
• Re: Attn: Chicago members
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Thu, 11 Jan 2001 15:59:35 -0800
  ...you just might get some of us Indiana & Michigan riff-raff to show up, if only for our entertainment value. Slainte'. George Wietor. Downwind...
• Re: Need size of CV bolt socket tool...12 pt 6mm???
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 19 Jan 2001 21:15:21 EST
  ...If not set to the proper value, they will loosen and fall out. When you get down to just a couple bolts, they'll...
• Re: NVC Friday
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Sat, 25 Aug 2001 08:56:01 -0400
  ...the true worth of her presence on the List and the value of her postings. Although apparently unfounded, I figured she was taken back...
• Syncro Pricing
  Historical mailing list - Finn Runyon
  Wed, 6 Feb 2002 21:55:47 EST
  ...What do you think the value is...full Westy, said to be in great shape...no rust, no tears inside...all complete? Kelly Blue...
• Re: OT: Westphalia Trailers
  Historical mailing list - Tim
  Sun, 19 May 2002 11:55:27 -0700
  ...but I was wondering if anybody on the list knows the value of early 60's Westphalia trailers and/or any websites on restoring...
• Re: pricing a 91 westfalia.
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 29 Apr 2003 08:55:19 -0400
  ...KBB's value for my '82 Westy is $1,900, but try finding one in drivable condition for that price. Mostly what this tells...
• Re: $29,850 Now...Re: Vanagon Camper now at $26,600.00 On E-bay
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Thu, 19 Jun 2003 11:07:32 -0700
  Why is it that on this list when value has been added most do not think a reconditioned vanagon is not worth the asking...
• Re: Is the pop top really worth it? I hear they are noisey
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Thu, 4 Mar 2004 11:07:25 -0700
  Absolutely worth it! If no other reason, look at the re-sale value of Westys Vs non-Westys. The only drawback I can see...
• Subaru conversion: should you or shouldn't you?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Bennett
  Sat, 24 Jan 2004 10:58:09 -0500
  ...can't match the performance, dependability, ease of repair, gas mileage, value and shear joy of owning a Subaruvangon. I haven't seen a...
• Re: Exceptional Westy for sale
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 6 May 2015 09:51:53 -0700
  ...my quest to keep you all entertained and informed on the values our > > precious rigs command, check this one out: > > http://www.thesamba.com...
• Re: eBay Professor for Vanagon parts ...
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sun, 24 Jun 2007 17:28:58 -0400
  ...willing to pay extra for quick >shipping, Well, I suppose you value your time less than I do. If a vendor says they should...
• Re: Fake campers, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 30 Nov 2007 11:21:42 -0500
  WTF??!! How does adding a fake non-functional poptop to your Vanagon increase the value $10,000? Is this guy serious. Just what I...
• a bunch of westys for sale (not mine)
  Historical mailing list - matt bezark
  Fri, 22 Dec 2000 09:26:44 -0700
  ...The current market values range from under $7,000 to over $25,000 depending on the model year, options and mileage. A variety of...
• Re: '84 value?
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 27 Nov 2007 19:45:10 -0500
  ...Just looking for > > suggestions on values/prices to ask. > > > > Thanks, > > Gregory Smith > > Olympia, WA > > '84 Vanagon > > > > from your description, it sounds like just a...
• Vanagon travels in Mexico
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Mon, 14 Jan 2008 08:45:11 -0800
  ...meet in MX) Insofar as high value cars as someone mentioned, In OUR opinion Vanagons are high value cars. Travel in the company of...
• OH Dear, OH Deer: I got a call from Mel the Ins Co Guy
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Tue, 4 Nov 2008 16:21:23 -0500
  ...initial market value (per NADA... etc (LOL!) Ridiculous! So the repair bill breaks the 80 % threshold ratio of repair to value. "WE may have...
• Re: Would you buy this salvage title Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:25:45 -0700
  ...van you must add value in carrying out the repairs, and > a buyer > who wishes to insure that value against possible loss will likely...
• Re: Inside a Subi engine EJ22
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 15 Jul 2007 11:25:53 -0700
  ...On 7/15/07, Robert Fisher <refisher@mchsi.com> wrote: > > > and the van itself is not already so low in value that it would...
• Re: Re[2]: Value of '87 Syncro Westfalia
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 19 Oct 1995 17:20:36 -0700
  ...Since they require 25% down on used car loans, they must have pegged the value at $16000. And it cost just a bit over...
• Re: After market rear bumpers?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 3 Oct 2003 11:40:21 EDT
  ...They work hard for a living, so they know the value of a buck. If you act like a decent kinda guy, they'll...
• Re: impact of claims on insurance prices (was RE: serious vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 10 Aug 2005 12:32:49 -0400
  ...were for sale and this was where they got the vehicles value. Mean while I had not seen another 240z myself in years. Progressive...
• Re: what is a crashed Westy worth?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 12 Mar 2014 17:57:04 -0700
  ...what is a crashed Westy worth? Yes, that is about what I consider the value to be. Half of what is being asked. Not...
• Re: WTB: Round Headlight assembly from '85 and older
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Mon, 27 Jan 2014 17:13:06 -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: Hot Wire ...point voltage
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 Jan 1996 20:05:00 -0800
  ...running, use a resistor to drop >the voltage to a lessor value while running. This reduces arcing on the >points. May I suggest that...
• What Price Beauty?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 08 Nov 95 16:23 CST
  ...He wanted some idea of value. I said I'd ask. My understanding is they are not NOS, but excellent condition originals (not held...
• RE : Bleeding Brake Lines
  Historical mailing list - Dino Kubik
  Thu, 02 Jan 1997 08:44:05 -0500
  ...The value of this advice was confirmed by both "Neighbour Tim" and the pleasing sight and sound of air in the tube when bleeding...
• Re: Best Value Auto Clubs?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 11 Jul 1997 07:54:47 -0700
  Ivan: I use Wards Auto Club (unless they go bankrupt whith the parent co). They, like all the rest, offer a lot for the...
• Re: '84 Camper value
  Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
  Thu, 26 Nov 1998 08:32:26 -0600
  Suddenly my period of simply being a researcher toward the goal of repowering a Westy with one of the direct injection Audi/VW group...
• Re: Tire Load Index
  Historical mailing list - David-M
  Tue, 27 Oct 1998 09:10:25 -0500
  Ari Ollikainen wrote: > > In response to my posting of a load index for values of 71-110, > at 9:15 PM 10/26/98...
• Starter Bushing Removal
  Historical mailing list - Jim & Melody
  Thu, 25 Mar 1999 12:29:14 -0700
  ...Your thoughts/comments please as to the value of replacing this bushing. Thanks. Jim 91 Syncro Adventurewagon
• Re: My 84 Surges,like a short in injection
  Historical mailing list - Kirk Persing
  Wed, 2 Feb 2000 16:47:53 -0800
  Ken, I do value the promise in the scripture you have posted Kirk Persing KENWILFY@AOL.COM wrote: > I would get a Bentley Manual...
• Re: Rear-facing halogens
  Historical mailing list - Paul M. Hillbish
  Sat, 3 Feb 2001 12:05:32 EST
  ...if you value you property and lift it's best to just pull over and let them pass... >> That's why you have bullet...
• Re: Engine runs no differently with idle stablizer removed...
  Historical mailing list - John Dagastino
  Mon, 15 Jul 2002 10:53:19 -0700
  ...i know without data from the sensor > the > > computer (digijet) reverts to default values. > > ===== "Puritanism: The haunting fear that someone, somewhere, may be happy...
• Re: tach
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 17 Oct 2002 12:50:07 -0400
  ...tach checking device just to >quickly test tach at a set value. Anybody knows what would this signal >be? Square vaweform? Frequency? I'd...
• Re: eBay e-mail header: is this guy out to scam me?
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Brobst
  Thu, 21 Aug 2003 14:28:14 -0400
  ...Design Engineer 215-721-5061 fax 215-799-1600 It has yet to be proven that intelligence has any survival value. --Arthur C. Clarke
• Re: Resistor and diode values for 88+ vanagon instrument cluster
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 16 Dec 2013 14:51:13 -0500
  At 08:54 AM 12/16/2013, Jarrett Kupcinski wrote: >Closer inspection reveals that both diodes are the same. They're >1N4004, and it...
• Re: Dipstick O-Ring
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 10 Mar 2013 21:29:31 -0700
  I found one at a True Value hardware store....they have a whole section of screws, nuts, washers, assorted hardware, including assorted O-rings...
• Re: Weekenders - how many different configurations?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 Jan 2006 18:19:26 EST
  ...Westy Weekender" nickname is cute until someone needs to find a value > for one in Kelly Blue Book or in the model info section...
• Re: Gas heater value?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Dec 2006 21:17:31 EST
  In a message dated 12/4/06 1:45:29 PM Eastern Standard Time, dkspence@TELUS.NET writes: > I have a line on an...
• Re: Don't yell at me but I tried led H4
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Mon, 19 Jun 2017 23:39:55 +0000
  ...But do my measured values even come close to the spec sheet values? Let’s take the 14V reading, 1.20A. (1.20A)(14...
• Re: Vehicle Break-ins was Re: Vent Window Adjustment?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 7 Jan 2006 12:20:15 -0500
  ...Fortunately I'd taken > most of what I ever wear with me, as well as the few pieces with much > sentimental value, but still...
• Re: Bumper Replacement
  Historical mailing list - phil zimmerman
  Sat, 20 Feb 2010 18:49:55 -0800
  ...As far as value eventual value is concerned, I'll bet PZ bumpers will be much more sought after decades from now. You really...
• Re: van wrecked; documenting selling prices
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:24:01 -0400
  Most insurance companies will accept advertisements as proof of value (can't say I blame them). They usually require sale price as proof. Cheers...
• Re: Inside a Subi engine EJ22
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sun, 15 Jul 2007 14:08:03 -0700
  ...So from a market value standpoint > the conversion makes no sense, but from a bottom-line cash outlay vs. return > standpoint, it makes a...
• California salvageyards--BW Dismantlers update
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
  Fri, 16 Apr 1999 00:01:20 -0700
  ...If there is something I can help with, let me know (other than price..they value their parts). (Found Austin's note in the...
• Re: stuck oil plug
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 24 Oct 2016 13:01:59 +0000
  ...Increasing the effort and > expense of the oil change does not increase the value of the operation. > > mike >
• Re: A camping season with the Bus Depot Add-A-Room
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Tue, 7 Oct 2014 13:31:55 -0400
  ...On 10/7/14 1:23 PM, Bryan Feddish wrote: >>> The rear hatch tent is also a great value. At , I believe $69 , it...
• Re: Possibly a somewhat better value . . .
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Tue, 22 Jul 2014 12:03:22 -0400
  Which begs the question, if all you have to do is slap some paint on it to make it good as new, why is...
• Re: Tool choice and source
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Mar 2014 23:35:20 -0400
  ...the length of the bar to come > up with the proper torque value and then did the "bounce" to line up the > cotter key.
• Re: Blinking coolant level light
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 25 May 2010 14:13:28 -0700
  ...you just put a resistor of almost any value in place of the level sensor. ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Beierl" <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET> To...
• Re: Blue Book
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Sat, 26 Oct 1996 23:12:07 -0700
  ...It will value your used car, > "trade in price". Neat. > > http://www.kbb.com/ > > Later Volks, > Rob I got this response from the Blue...
• 92 EV Westy evaluation/sale
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Aug 1997 13:11:32 -0600 (MDT)
  Would anyone knowledgeable about the EV, give me a ball park figure on the value of the Eurovan my neighbour is selling? He is...
• Re: Front heater problem
  Historical mailing list - Garth Woolstenhulme
  Wed, 1 Oct 1997 22:35:30 -0700
  ...What is the purpose for these break off bolts anyway--to achieve a correct torque value or tamper proof? Take care, Garth
• Market Value Question - Another one...
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Tue, 15 Feb 2000 10:40:45 -0500
  I went to look at a 1987 Synchro yesterday. The bad: needs cleaning big time - guy owns a dog, interior smells like dog rust...