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Subject:Re: Window tinting / valude debate
From:Mike Collum
Date:Fri, 24 Dec 2004 00:36:46 -0500

>In your opinion....do you think WT de-values a Westy...mine is ALL
>original.....I've heard equal yes's and no's...thoughts/comments!

I guess it depends on the point of view.

I was really glad to see the windows were already tinted on the '85 Westy I
bought 2 1/2 years ago.  It saved me the trouble and additional expense of
doing it or having it done.

Also ... resale value is the last thing I think about.  I plan to keep it
until it's worthless ... or I'm worthless (can no longer drive) ...
whichever comes first.

If I were shopping for another, tastefully done mods that enhanced it's
usefulness would be welcomed as assets.

If your primary concern is resale value ... park it in a climate controlled
garage.  Put it up on jack stands.  Cover and preserve everything and don't
even touch it until you're ready to sell it.

Just my 2� worth.

Mike
'84 GL 7 passenger
'85 GL Westy