Lets try this one more time.  $2,000 OBO - again don't be shy with an
offer.  Fired it up for the first time a few weeks ago.  Ran, but
getting a blinking oil light.  I'm moving soon - so as they say in the
real estate business:  "a motivated seller".

Barry Muller wrote:

> With a heavy heart and light wallet I am selling my 1991 Carat (dark
> blue); located in Toledo, Ohio.
>
> Truly, this VW is worth less than the sum of its parts and I have
> priced it accordingly.  I purchased the vehicle two years ago with the
> intention to R&R it to be the daily driver.  I have spent the money,
> time, and sweat - but it has never met my expectations for
> reliability.  I always feel I'm one one more repair to getting there -
> but that hasn't been the case, yet.  Perhaps the next owner will get
> this van for a good price, make that repair and drive her for years
> trouble free.
>
> The bad:
>
> Right front speaker has never worked
> Front heater blower motor bad (have new motor, but needs to be installed)
> Motor has a helicoil in the oil drain that needs to be replaced
> Minor seem rust in the usual place - behind driver's door
> Two rust spots on nose - sanded and primed
> Some rust in the driver and passenger foot wells
> Rear Aux heater blower needs some attention
> A/C does not work
> Front right minor dent (not noticable with bra that comes with the van)
> Front right fiberglass bumper cover gracked - sanded it down and needs
> a little paint
> Drivers-side mirror needs to be replaced - fogging, but still useable
> Rear bumper good, but needs minor adjustment
> Windshield has some chips - all other glass good
>
> The good:
>
> New rebuild (Boston Engine Exchange - Stage I) with less than 5,000 miles
> All new coolant hoses in engine bay
> Mostly brand-spanking new mounting hardware for nuts/bolats associated
> with engine swap
> New fuel injectors (4)
> New fuel lines in engine bay
> Two new small-diameter metal coolant pipes (left side)
> New alternator
> New exhaust (incuding SS Stebro muffler) (all except CAT)
> New water pump
> New power steering rack with all lines replaced
> All vents and associated hardware on gas tank replaced
> A/T serviced by VW within the last 4,000 miles
> New driver side power window motor
> New rear windshield wiper motor and assembly
> Vredestein Transport Steel tires (load rated +, less than 20K miles on
> them)
> Bra comes with vehicle
> Thule Towers (without load bars) come with the van
> All manuals
>
> The interior is in decent shape for a vehicle of this age.  I have
> steam-cleaned the carpet and seats at least twice since ownership -
> but the carpet could use it again once the weather warms up (small
> children - spills happen).
>
> I love driving this VW more than any other vehicle I've ever owned,
> and I'd keep it if I were single.  But I have less and less time to
> keep up with the "care and feeding" of the vanagon - so she's gotta
> go.  I've kept up the oil changes with the proper weight oil.
>
> I'm asking $4,000 which is far less than what I've got into the van -
> but I knew that risk when I started on this project.  Make me an offer
> (don't be shy), drop me a line and I'll give you the whole story.
>
> Please contact me at this email (pix on request) or at my cell
> 419.699.2232
>
> Thanks,
>
> Barry