It's not a stupid question at all.

If you cannot get a car loan - a personal loan "may" work.

Offer to put some money in term deposits in the bank - they like that! It
can make the difference.

I think for every $1 they have on reserve - they can loan out something like
$15 or $20 - the leverage depends on the type of finacial institution.

Good Luck, and I hope you get the van of your dreams.

Marshall Ruskin
84 Westy
----- Original Message -----
From: "dvdkng1958" <dvdkng1958@msn.com>
To: <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
Sent: Friday, May 31, 2002 12:16 AM
Subject: Financing

This letter is slightly off topic, so, I apologize in advance.  It looks
like about the only way I will ever get my much dreamed about vanagon is to
be able to make payments on it.  So, to my question.  Is there any place
that will finance a smaller, older purchase like this.  Most banks seem to
have a $7500 minimum on car loans.  I hope you dont think this is a stupid
question, and I hope no one will reply with don't waste your money or
anything similar.  TIA  Dave.