Well said Andrew and John you are right on the money.
I am happy for the people that own Westfalias and indeed turn around and
sell them for a considerable monetary gain even after using them for a
while.
For what its worth, unless a really good deal comes along, i can't see the
justification in spending that kind of money for such a vehicle.
Yes, they are versatile, offer lots of room, they are a way of life, etc etc
etc (insert long list of positives here).........................BUT there
is the other side of the coin also.  We all have had to deal with the
negatives at one point or another.........................head gaskets,
electrics etc etc (insert a shorter list of negatives here).
I fully am cognicent of the fact these vehicles are at their youngest
somewhere around 15 years old and that any vehicle coming up to 15+ years
old will need mechanical attention.
Given all the facts, i couldn't justify spending as much money as people now
spend on a half decent Westfalia.  That's not to say i couldn't make good
use of one if i had one.
I know, i know, whatever turns people's crank, market supply and demand bla
bla bla.
I've said my piece.
I feel a storm coming on..........................................let me
have it.

87  Vanagon  7 pass
90  Jetta TD

----- Original Message -----
From: "Andrew Grebneff" <andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, September 18, 2005 4:33 AM
Subject: Re: VW means 'Vacation Wagon' :-) equity

> >So John, that's why the TR6 I paid $6000 for 15 years ago is now worth
>>$18,000
>
> That $6000 15 years ago was probably worth far more than the current
> $18000... you HAVE to take inflation/devaluation  into account.
> Otherwise such statements become nonsense.
>