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Subject:Re: 91 Westy-how much is it worth?
From:Jake de Villiers
Date:Sun, 30 Mar 2008 12:31:26 -0700

Sounds good to me.   :)

On Sun, Mar 30, 2008 at 11:40 AM, Allan Streib <streib@cs.indiana.edu>
wrote:

> I don't have any firsthand experience in the Westy market, but if it's
> really as described (assuming you mean 73,000 on the miles) then from
> what I've seen you'd probably be hard pressed to find one in that
> condition for much less.  Especially in your area.
>
> But, are you prepared to KEEP it in that condition?  Store it during
> the winter?  Have it maintained professionally, on schedule, and keep
> all the documentation?  Not pack on the miles?  (its current average
> is under 5,000 miles per year).
>
> Insurance could be troublesome -- be sure you document its condition
> and get agreement from the insurance company on its value, otherwise
> you could be looking at a $5000 "total loss" payment if something
> unfortunate happens.
>
> Allan
> --
> 1991 Vanagon GL
>
> JR Denton <jasondenton@COMCAST.NET> writes:
>
> > Hi everyone,
> >
> > It has been a few years since I was a Vanagon owner (3 previous
> > vans-85, 85 and 90) and I am thinking about buying another from a
> > local seller (New England) now that my kids are older.  My question is
> > this- How much do you think this van is worth?
> >
> > 91 Westfalia-Full camper (White), Auto, AC-works good, orig vw sterio
> > Exterior- spotless exterior-no rust.  Never driven in snow/stored in
> > winter Interior- Spotless with no stains/rips, canvas is perfect.
> > 730000 orig miles on orig engine- all documented with complete maint
> > records from new- no leaks-runs perfect-all maintenance done at
> > dealer.  Tires are Michelin MTX (almost new-15000 miles on them)
> > recently gone over by VW dealer with new parts- brakes, wheel bearings
> > (front), new shocks, belts, etc.
> >
> > I have seen them on ebay anywhere from 10000-25000......he is asking
> > $15000 is this too high or about right?  Thanks in advance for your
> > sage advise.
> >
> > JD
> >
>
> --
> 1991 Vanagon GL
>

--
Jake
1984 Vanagon GL
1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
Crescent Beach, BC
www.crescentbeachguitar.com
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