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Restored VW Vanagon, might be open to trades - $9000
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> Reply to: sale-523394474@craigslist.org
> Date: 2007-12-30, 8:49AM PST
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>
> I have a "restored" Vanagon for sale. These have become very popular these
> days, are increasing in value and are becoming a collectors item. Compared
> to the $18000 Vanagons, this is a steal!!!!!It doesn't have a pop-top?? Who
> needs a stinking poptop??? This vintage automobile is stock.
> The good...
> Seats aren't too dirty and no tears bad enough to replace. I just put some
> seat covers from Shuck's on them.
> I have the repair history. Or at least some of it. Brakes were done in 97.
> Squeals a little when you pump on the pedal. I just use the E-brake a lot
> instead.
> Engine was overhauled 12 years ago. It currently has 325k miles on it. Van
> itself has 400,000 plus miles, not varified as speedo no longer works. Could
> be a little more. This is low considering the van is more than 20 years old.
> I have religiously changed the oil every 25k miles if it needed it or not.
> It did pass deq 2 years ago, and afterwards, I removed the cat converter
> and punched out the screens. It now gets better performance with that crap
> removed. Because of my performence mods, she is a fast Vanagon. I had it up
> to 93 in Eastern Oregon once. But of course I was going downhill.
> The rust along the bottom edge all around it makes it lighter than a
> typical Vanagon. It is getting progressivly lighter too. This helps with the
> top speed. The lighter it gets, the faster it goes!
>
> Plates are currently expired. I haven't got new ones yet as I lost the
> title but I can sign papers so you can get a new one. Some people call this
> a "bill of sale" only. It was in my brother-in-laws name and he died but I'm
> sure his ex-wife ( my sister) in Colorado will sign a release of interest
> when I find her (she also owes me money). This might quickly resolve it's
> self when the FBI finds her.
> Van runs OK, lifters makes noise but they all do that. Sometimes it goes
> away...
> Has a slight coolent leak. I just refill the water bottle every day before
> I leave for work. Not a big problem. I carry around a gal of water in case
> it gets hot.
> Perfect for the family, although the seat belts were removed from the back
> seats.
> Rear seat folds into a California King sized bed. The foam pad is a little
> funky from my dog. She sleeps in the van at night. I have a water bed to put
> in but never did. I'll throw it in. The advantage of a water bed is all that
> water! If you run low in the coolent system, just drain some from the water
> bed.
> Front glass has a few cracks but it's on the passenger side. So, it's OK.
> Has AC but doesn't work. Not sure what is wrong, probably just needs a
> recharge.
> Bought some new tires on CL recently. Well aren't exactly new but they are
> OK.
> Two-tone paint job (Brown with a red door). Looks really shiny when wet.
>
> Now for the bad... Slight oil leak. I just carry a case of oil with me and
> a cat litter box catches the oil as it runs out, usually I can just pour it
> back in. So you are recycling too. I guess you could call it a "green" van.
> Has AM FM Cassette player. My son put his popcycle in the tape slot, but
> will work if cleaned.
> Has a huge sunroof. But won't close the last 6". It's been that way for a
> yr. I have duct taped it closed. It can easily be fixed. I'll throw in a new
> plastic tarp to put over it in winter.
> Slight ding in the front. I rear ended a dump truck. I pulled it out with
> a come-along and covered it with a black bra. So, it still looks OK. Bra
> comes with the Van.
> Slight ding in rear, I removed the bumper and put on one from a Ford PU.
> Looks pretty good. Little door behind lic-plate doesn't open anymore.
> Slight ding in slider. Doesn't latch perfectly but a bungy cord is good
> insurance.
> Electric door locks are on the fritz. Sometimes they won't open. The lock
> is broken on the drivers side. Not that big of deal as the window won't
> close anyway. The dog is usually in there to guard my stuff.
> Heaters no longer work but hey, it's a VW and this the NW! The heater
> leaked coolent into the cab. It has a sweet smell so it's OK. Anyway, this
> isn't a big prob as it doesn't get that cold here. In the winter, I heat up
> a big brick in my oven before I leave in the morning. If you wrap it in a
> towel and put it in your lap, you stay toasty! I'll throw in my brick for
> free. Sorry, I'll keep my oven. On really cold mornings: I open up a can of
> Sterno.
> All in all a great vehicle that will only appreciate in value. A Subaru
> conversion would be awesome for this! AS would one of those faux-westy
> poptops.
> Cool thing is there is a lot of parts still available. There is a weird
> long-haired guy in N. Portland that has been hoarding a bunch of parts. I
> have his ph # somewhere. He is having a problem with his landlord and has to
> enter his building through his neighbors building. So he is kinda hard to
> get a hold of.
> Van comes with a case of oil!
>
> Van is located in Spokane, I am in Portland. If coming from Seattle, I
> could meet you halfway between Ritzville and Ellensburg.
> I might consider trading for a HumVee or Mercedes. I will throw in an
> extra set of tires though they are on Ford rims.
>
> Please email your offers as I have lost my cellphone in the van somewhere.
>
> Thank you
>

On Jan 2, 2008 9:39 PM, Roger Whittaker <rogerwhitt1@gmail.com> wrote:

> sigh it is already removed
> i will never get to see it ...
> oh well
>
> On Jan 2, 2008 9:34 PM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > I'm fine with it, I get it. I was just wondering what would happen if
> > someone were to actually BUY it.
> > I buy lots of stuff off of local CL, but never a car... so far.
> >
> > Jim
> >
> > On Jan 2, 2008 11:16 PM, <JordanVw@aol.com> wrote:
> >
> > > In a message dated 1/2/08 3:23:44 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> > > jim.felder@GMAIL.COM writes:
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Obviously a well-done prank, the poster knows  exactly what not to say
> > > abut
> > > a vanagon and says it. But, for sake of argument, what if I had the
> > money
> > > and bought it?  If it didn't really have a waterbed in it, say, would
> I
> > be
> > > entitled to go after the seller for fraud? What if he just snapped
> this
> > > picture of a vanagon on the street, and he doesn't really own it, and
> > > somebody buys it?
> > > Just wondering about CraigsList in that regard.
> > >
> > > Jim
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > calm down jim, CL is full of jokes and BS ads..   you just have to be
> > > smart enough to realize its a joke and just laugh :<)   and not be
> "flag
> > > happy" like some CL users are..
> > >
> > > eric didier on vortex actually knows the guy who posted it, and he
> said
> > he
> > > is kinda wacky :<)
> > >
> > > chris
> > >
> > >
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> >
>
>
>
> --
> roger w
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