I bought this one (my fourth Vanagon) 7 years ago simply to operate as a
utilitarian hauler...and it's done that task quite well.  But, I'm getting
nagging interest from the significant other to step up to something that can
double-duty as an offroad camp-wagon as well, which means I may need to sell
it to upgrade to a Syncro.  We have a Quattro wagon (or two), but she'd like
to consolidate the AWD vehicles, a concept with which I've been struggling
to propose a counter-strategy.  If I can't sell if for a decent amount, I
might just have to double-down and convert it over to Syncro in my postage
stamp-sized yard which sorta sucks.  So yes, I do care about resale, but
it's not been my primary motivator for either buying or keeping this funky
old workhorse.

On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 9:50 PM, Paul <wognacious@gmail.com> wrote:

> Why would you buy a Vanagon for any other reason than for the shear joy of
> owning one? I can't believe that anyone would consider buying one thinking
> that it is an investment that is going to appreciate in value and you're
> gonna strike it rich selling them. But then again who am I to say how to
> spend your hard earned $$. I know I have no intention of selling mine. I
> could never recoup the $$ I've spent on it and there's no way in hell I can
> even put a value on the labor of love I have vested in it. I'd have to say
> mine is pretty much priceless. But then "A fool and his money are soon
> parted" say some. I must be really really foolish.............but I don't
> care.
>
> --
Casey