This is an interesting twist, but not reality.  In the scrap yards
that I've been in, Vanagons sit for years, because every bit
sells out of them, where as other brands, go to the crusher
years earlier.   As for this Vanagon, it would have sold on
the List server after someone got it running for a minimum
of  $4000.00.       Please do not buy E-bay Vanagon parts

                                    ERic

Raimund Feussner wrote:

>>He claims without E-bay there would be
>>no money  in Vanagons and it would be mine.
>>    See the connection.   E-bay has done the Vanagon
>>world a great injustice.
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>In my opinion the opposite is correct:
>Yes, Vanagon�s in parts are much more worth than complete.
>Yes, Ebay helps making big money with Vanagon parts.
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>BUT: What would happen to all old, rusty Vanagons with optional goodies like
>(in germany) A/C, Cruise, Powerlocks, power-everything? They go to the
>crusher, end of story.
>It�s a pity to see the amount of Vanagons melt. But at least all the nice
>parts can stay alive because of vendors selling used parts (on ebay or
>anwhere else).
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>I see it as a service to the Vanagon cummunity to save good Vanagon parts by
>parting out the cars. Especially if they are dented, rusty, can�t get
>smogged etc...they�re old.
>But the rebuilt Vanagons can be thankful for all the nice parts that are
>still available as a left-over from unrescuable Vanagons.
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>Raimund
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