Boy, this is one nice looking Wolfsburg.
I'm not so sure that an 88 would warrant $7000.00, other than perhaps out
West,where everything that rolls seems to go for unbelievable prices.
Are these vehicles honestly appreciating, or are folks just a little wild in
asking large numbers from the start?
Ron

----- Original Message -----
From: "Old Volks Home" <oldvolkshome@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, September 23, 2006 11:28 PM
Subject: Re: FS: '88 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition

> Very nice.
>
> Actually a better link to this is:
>
> http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=363957
>
> Located in Tacoma, WA, $7000 obo
>
> Informationally yours,
> --
> Jim Thompson
> 84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt"
> 73 K Ghia Coupe "Denise"
> 72 411 Station Wagon "Pug"
> oldvolkshome@gmail.com
> http://www.oldvolkshome.com
> **********************************
> On 9/22/06, Barrett Willet <barrettw@nventure.com> wrote:
> >
> > Hello fellow list members,
> >
> > The time has come to sell my beloved '88 Wolfsburg Vanagon and pursue
> > my new love of motorcycles.
> > It has been my daily driver for the past 2 years and received lots of
> > TLC. The Wolfsburg Edition includes the fold down Bed, Side Table,
> > Curtains, Fluorescent light and Rear facing jumpseats. 221K new heads
> > 22K ago. Manual Transmission, PD, PW, PM. Always used Pentosin (blue)
> > coolant and Mann oil filters. 2.1L runs strong and has rock steady
> > idle at 880 rpm. All grounds have been cleaned and it's never once
> > experienced Vanagon Syndrome. No chips or cracks in the headlights.
> > Small oil leak at 1 push rod tube. Easy fix for any backyard
> > mechanic. Body has it shares of chips and small dings. Some damage on
> > the rear passenger fender well which is the most common body damage
> > on Vanagons. No rust except small surface rust at the fender well
> > body damage. Interior is in excellent condition with no tears or
> > stains. Bentley Manual included.
> > Yakima Rack with high rise adapters included. (not shown)
> >
> > Details and pictures can be seen at http://www.thesamba.com/vw/
> > classifieds/detail.php?id=363957
> >
> > Repair Details incl. previous owners.
> > August 2006
> > New muffler, tail pipe and hardware
> > Cat inspected and checked out OK according to Bentley
> >
> > April 2006
> > Clutch, pressure plate, pilot bearing, flywheel seals replaced
> > CV Joints repacked at this time.
> > Transmission removed, cleaned and refilled with Redline
> > No major signs of metal at the magnetic drain plug
> > Rear Main seal replaced
> >
> > November 2005
> > Clutch pedal rebuilt and Oillite bushing installed
> >
> > August 2005
> > Coil replaced
> > Faulty Hall sensor replaced with used Distributor
> > Fuel Lines replaced including rail to injector hoses
> > New Antenna
> >
> > October 2004
> > Oil Cooler O-ring replaced
> > Oil Cooler coolant hoses replaced
> >
> > September 2004
> > Driver side Upper control arm bushings replaced
> > Brake and Clutch fluid flushed
> >
> > August 2004
> > Water pump replaced
> > coolant reservoir replaced
> > coolant level sensor replaced
> > New Thermostat
> > Bilstein shocks installed
> > GoWesty wheel upgrade
> > GoWesty high power headlight upgrade
> > Belts replaced
> > Oxygen sensor replaced
> > Hatch struts replaced
> > New Distributor cap and Rotor
> > New ignition wires
> > Pedal pads replaced
> > Fuel Filter replaced
> >
> > April/May 2004
> > Rotors & drums turned
> > New brake pads
> > Front wheel bearings replaced
> > New Heads
> >
> > 1998
> > Clutch Slave cylinder replaced
> > Rear Main seal replaced
> > flywheel resurfaced
> > Wheel bearings replaced
>