As some of you may have seen from a recent post, I am considering buying an '82 diesel Vanagon from my mechanic. He wants between $3,000 and $3,500 depending on what he does to it before selling it. I have been trying to find other diesel Vanagons to compare prices, but I have found very few. There is another on the Samba for $4,995, with custom upholstery. (That one is at a dealer.) There was another in Maine, but I forget the price. I can't find any similar for price comparison. The others I see are either Westfalias or non-running or both. 
 
This one is having an engine rebuild- I know that he's boring out for double oversized pistons- he says that single oversized aren't available. He's putting on a "known good head." I'm not sure yet what he's going to do in terms of shocks, brakes, suspension, etc. 
 
This one says GL on the back, but it doesn't have a rear heater, and it doesn't have the duct that diverts some of the front hear to the back via the area in between the seats. It has front seats that have the short armrests, which  I assume are from a slightly later year. Did '82's have armrests? The seats show a lot of wear. 
 
It is a two-tone brown, with some rust, and just a small amount of seam rust at the rear. 
 
Has anyone seen any others recently for price comparison? 
 
If I don't buy it, he will likely put in on eBay. I'm not sure if I should make him an offer, or take my chances and see if I can get it for less when he puts it on eBay.
 
Thanks,
Ed
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