Where is it that they sell for so little, eh?  You should see what a van in
nice condition costs on the east coast, where there are very few of them!

Joy

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Joy Hecht
now living in a real house in northern Virginia
and Matilda, 1989 Burgundy Vanagon
now living in the driveway and resting after two and a half years
lugging Joy and her stuff around...

For musings about life and the vanadventures:
http://www.joyhecht.net

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:::-----Original Message-----
:::From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf
:::Of Ron Mueller
:::Sent: Sunday, September 24, 2006 1:35 PM
:::To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
:::Subject: Re: FS: '88 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition
:::
:::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
:::>