The curious thing about the value of a Vanagon:

The prices people pay for westy's are highly variable.  Last year the
local VW dealer here in town sold an 87 w/ 80K miles for $15,000.  Last
night I met a guy that bought an 87 Westy with 90K on the clock for $1500
from the original owner in Oregon (everything worked).  I see late 80's
Westy's for sale from time to time in my local want ad's for under $3,000.
The point is that the people who know about the vanagon list, BD, and all
of this stuff are VW enthusiasts and are willing to pay a LOT more for a
17 year old vehicle than the average joe.  Of course your chances of
buying from someone who really knows how to take care of a vanagon are
increased by buying from an enthusiast.

just my 2 cents,
Andrew Fox
86' Westy

On Wed, 12 Jun 2002, Ivan Boyd wrote:

> Thanks Mathew... Mine isn't top-notch, but ain't half bad either... based
> on your and some other responses I'm hoping for 5-6k now... which is alot
> better than book!
>
> Ivan
>
> --On Wednesday, June 12, 2002 10:53 AM -0700 Matthew Pollard
> <poll7356@uidaho.edu> wrote:
>
> > 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
> >>
> >
>