I think Fafnir could be worth $25K to the "right" buyer, given the extras.
Assume the paint is virually perfect, and the fix-recommendations are really
that minor.  Of course, remember that I'm the guy who paid an embarassing
$23K for the Blue Whale, and Fafnir looks like a premium over that, even if
he has "twice" the miles :-)  Remember, I use the Whale all the time, and he
shows a little regular-use wear. That's what he's for. Sounds like Fafnir
just rolled off the showroom floor.

The real question: why sell him?

Chris Radcliffe
chris_radcliffe@mindspring.com
'90 Westy Auto "Blue Whale"

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf
Of Jim Arnott
Sent: Monday, July 09, 2001 8:55 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: '91 Westy Value?

My co-administrator for WetWesties has received what he believes is an
almost too good to be true offer for his '91 Westy.  However, he's not
sure of its real value. And he dearly loves Fafnir.  The Westy in
question is a pristine '91 with 88k miles.  Maroon in color, alloys,
etc, etc, etc.  Anyone care to venture an opinion as to its true worth?

Jim Arnott

His note to me follows:

Jim: Thanks for the info. Would you mind sending a message to the
Vanagon list
asking for anyone's opinion as far as how much Fafner is worth? I
created a
quick page with the basic info and some (not the best) photos:
http://members.tripod.com/~torlasco/Fafner-2.html
I will appreciate any input on on Fafner's estimated value before
Wednesday
afternoon, which is when I am meeting with the interested buyer. They
should
p-mail because I am not currently subscribed to the Vanagon list. If
there is
any related discussion, I would love to know about it (please let me know).
Thanks so much, I am feeling a lot of pressure right now!
Later,
Cris <mailto:bsutton@gladstone.uoregon.edu>