So is this guy a comic genius in his own mind or just making a statement of
the ridiculous value that some vanagon owners want for their average vans?

On Jan 3, 2008 10:11 AM, Chris Lisica <wavanagon@gmail.com> wrote:

> Someone over on thesamba forum was nice enough to copy and paste it to
> preserve it forever. Enjoy:
>
> Restored VW Vanagon, might be open to trades - $9000
> >
> >
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > Reply to: sale-523394474@craigslist.org
> > Date: 2007-12-30, 8:49AM PST
> >
> >
> > 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
> > There are two kinds of jobs in the world:
> > Picking up garbage and telling people things.
> > Successful people do both, with the same good attitude. (riw)
> > -----------------------------------------------------------
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> > http://revver.com/find/video/?query=LastonLastof&search_on=owners
> > and ... older work at
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> >
>
>
>
> --
> Chris
> 88 Vanagon GL (daily driver)
> 87 Westfalia (in progress)
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