yikes that sounds really low. If it's in good shape, no rust not major
blemish then you should be expecting 3 or 4 x that amount! really. If not
5 or 6! I've seen top notch westies go for 12K....

Matthew Pollard          "Racing with the wind and flirting with death
Dept. Of Chemistry        So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath"
University of Idaho
www.uidaho.edu/~poll7356

On Wed, 12 Jun 2002, Ivan Boyd wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> I've got an '85 vanagon camper that I will be selling and I'm curious what
> it's worth.  Edmonds has it at $3,861(retail) and $1,849 (trade-in).  NADA
> is a bit higher at $3,975 (retail) and $2,450 (wholesale).
>
> It's a typical camper, gold, w/all the orig stuff (snap on screens, carpet,
> tables etc.), captain chair in middle, A/C (works, not converted, needs
> coolant), no rust (been in New Mexico most its life), canvas in good shape,
> engine (runs ok, but has one weak cylinder), interior excellent, paint &
> body good (a couple minor dents and a small bend in the rear bumper).  No
> mods to speak of, but I did put a small hitch on it that I used to pull a
> tiny Coleman camper trailer.  1st year water-buffalo.  Frig, stove, etc.
> all work fine.  lousy stereo system.
>
> Do the NADA/Edmund appraisal sound about right?  Would it be worth more in
> another region... CA?  How about Ebay?
>
> Would appreciate any suggestions,
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Ivan
>