On Wed, 5 Mar 2003 JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote:

> geez that sucks.. but no condolences will make up for the damage..  dont give
> up - a totalled vehicle can actually be in your favor if you plan on keeping
> it for a while..  if they total it - make sure you get a decent amount  - '87
> westy GL id say worth at least $7-$10k depending on condition before it was
> stolen - and then you buy it back from them for the salvage value.

If you do this, be aware of the repercussions of having a salvage title.
There are often inspection requirements before you can register it again,
and insurance may be more expensive.  The insurance company I use refuses
to insure vehicles with salvage titles.  If you ever decide to sell the
van, most people will consider the salvage title history a major red flag.

David Brodbeck, N8SRE
'82 Diesel Westfalia
'94 Honda Civic Si