On Thu, 22 Apr 2004, Eric Zeno wrote:

> I can't believe anyone would spend this kind of money, based on the few
> pictures and paragraphs, for a 100,000 plus miles, ancient vehicle.
> Forget the condition.  If it was in perfect condition, (1) this is still
> a bad deal.
>   My buddy just bought a 1992 olds, 30,000 miles, perfect
> condition, $1,200.00

Sure, but you can't chuck a rock around here without hitting a '92 Olds.
Vanagons in good shape are relatively rare.  It's all about supply and
demand.

It does amaze me that anyone will buy a car sight unseen on eBay, though.
If I can't test-drive it, I won't buy it.  None of my business what they
do with their money, though; and when I sell my van, I know where I'm
going to advertise it! ;)

>     If VW of America would wake up and see the money
> in these, they might start making them again!!!!!

Yeah, and they'd try to charge $60,000 for them, no doubt!

David Brodbeck, N8SRE
'86 Volvo 240DL wagon
'82 VW Vanagon Westfalia Diesel