That sounds like a parts van to me. It was probably worth the "price" when he offered it for free. Your estimate is more accurate than his brother.

Bryan

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of J Stewart
Sent: Thursday, March 18, 2010 8:44 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Value Of '82 Diesel Westy

OK, a buddy of mine has an '82 diesel Westy, I haven't seen it in at least a year, but last time I did see it it had been parked under some trees for a few years, very dirty on the outside and had the moss/algae thing going pretty good on the roof. It hasn't been moved or started in quite a while, the last time he did start it it was spewing coolant as the coolant lines underneath had rusted through. It has some pretty bad seam rust under the outlets, and seam rust pretty much all over. Pop top and window seals are shot. Interior *should* be pretty good, but then I haven't seen it for years and suspect since it's parked in the woods there is a good chance it has turned into a mouse condo. Anyway, he calls me the other night all excited and says "my brother tells me I can get 10 to 12 thousand for the diesel, what do you think?" Not wanting to be cruel, but honest, I said $1,000.00 to $1,500.00. I just don't see someone (of sound mind) handing over 10 grand+ for this Westy. A year ago he offered it to me for free, and I turned him down because I saw an immediate need for at least 2K in parts, not to mention many weekends of work to get it going again. So, what say the list? Am I right or is his brother right? Jeff