Having sold a few myself, I would have to say that
it is extremely difficult to sell a non syncro westy
for much over $16000. Buyers at the high spectrum tend to be picky, and of
course, can afford to be.
Syncro Westies, particularly 90-91's, in great shape, are a different story
altogether.
-steve
91 Syncro Westy (for sale)

>From: Steve Schwenk <steve@SYNCRO.ORG>
>Reply-To: steve@SYNCRO.ORG
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Re: Re '91 Westy value
>Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2001 07:36:29 -0700
>
>They routinely sell for that out here.  I am not
>guessing or making it up, just read out local
>classifieds.
>
>Stephen Steele wrote:
> >
> >
> > Here's an ad on the Westfalia Owners' Classifieds... '91 FS for over a
>year
> > with less than 22K on it ...
> >
> > > 1991 WESTFALIA CAMPER 21K M!!! YES!21K ACTUAL MILLES NO RAIN,NO WINTER
> > 100%ORIGINAL
> > > Ad By:  Richardfortin (0)
> > > Location:   n-d du nord, Quebec
> > > Category:   Vanagon THIS VAN IS THE NICES VAN IN AMERICA.ORIGINAL
>TIRES!!
> > > ORIGINAL PAINT 100%.GARAGE KEPT ALL YEAR ROUND.$19900 U.S
> > > FIRM.FREE DELIVERY IN AMERICA.VERY VERY SERIOUS ONLY PLEASE.CALL
>RICHARD
> > > 1-819-723-2601 QUEBEC CANADA
> > > YOU WONT BELIVE IT!
> >
> > Seems to me if it was worth that much (or more) it would have sold by
>now.
> > JMHO.
> > In looking for the 'right' late model Westy I am finding that they sell
>for
> > $10-15K depending on condition, mileage, location, and the time of year.
> > YMMV.
> > A van described as above should sell at a premium in the Spring on the
>West
> > Coast. I am a little skeptical that the premium would be as high as
> > described by Misters Schwenk, Radcliffe and Fortin.  In my experience
> > overestimated market value is determined by how long it takes the "two
>fools
> > to meet".  I have bought some wonderful real estate after the first fool
> > gave up waiting and became realistic.
> >
> > --
> > Stephen
> > Chillicothe OH

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