Yep, it's hard to believe and this is why I will never sell my Westy.
Number 1, I live full-time in mine (10+ years now), so it's my only home.
Number 2, because of my full-time living there's probably a bit more wear
and tear on the interior than most others, so I know down the road I will
need to invest some cabbage to bring the camping area upholstery back to
pristine condition, but mechanically its doing pretty good for it's age and
use, exterior could use some redux down the road, dents and paint, etc.  But
it's gotta be worth something - I had an offer for $10K at the Jerome
Jamboree in its "as-is" condition, even though I probably wouldn't get more
than 5 or 6k as it is right now.

I only paid $1000 for it in 1997 with a blown engine (rod thru the top of
the crankcase).  $1900 later with a fresh 2.1 conversion I was on my way
then.  A valve job (#3) and a fresh auto trans 5 years later she's still
going strong at 160K and counting.

YMMV
--
Jim Thompson
84 GL 1.9 "Gloria"
84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt"
72 411 Station Wagon "Pug"
oldvolkshome@gmail.com
http://www.oldvolkshome.com
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On Tue, Nov 24, 2009 at 3:52 PM, Jason <uberhare@gmail.com> wrote:

> Personally, I can't believe the asking prices of many of the vans around.
> Are people really paying 20K plus for these???
>
> Jason
>
>
> On Tue, Nov 24, 2009 at 3:22 PM, Charles Nighbor <cnighbor1@comcast.net
> >wrote:
>
> > 1990 Volkswagen Vanagon GL Syncro Camper - $38,900
> >  a.. Redwood City, CA
> >  b.. Owner: Gabriel
> >  c.. Call: 650-346-2871 (Daytime)
> >
> > <
> >
> http://autos.yahoo.com/used-cars/volkswagen-vanagon-cars323487942;_ylt=AhKOjN6pktQ2SkOEKHLXqPxCXo54;_ylv=3?sortcol=price&sortdir=up&location=Walnut+Creek%2C+CA+94597&listingtype=used&model=vanagon&make=volkswagen&distance=50
> > >
> >
> > Isn't this price a bit high????????????
> > Not seller
> > Charles Nighbor walnut Creek, CA
> > PS I plan on selling my 1991 Muti Van 125,000 miles Spring 2010
>