I would imagine that a major chunk of that 3K was the paint job. I just spent $900.00 getting my daughters New Beetle repainted (Maaco-there are good ones out there, and this is one of them. Located in Chantilly Virginia. They had repaired damaged to my company vehicle from hitting a deer and they did an excellent job) In Tucson a/c is a must!! Jeff Stewart ----- Original Message -----
> Van looks really nice. What is the mileage of the complete vehicle. To
> me I would be concerned that $3k needed to be spent to get it ready
> for sale. Does that imply maintenance was deferred or the seller is
> looking to get more? The air conditioning was just charged, was the
> leak fixed? What condition are all the suspension bushings in,
> especially the radius rod mounts. Are those tires really tall or the
> springs lowered or tired? The big question is why is it for sale now?
> The Subie conversion does add a lot of value. What are your long term
> plans if you get this van? If it is as good as it looks I would
> consider it.
> Dennis
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On
> Behalf Of David M
> Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2013 2:41 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Price of Vanaru ?
> Here is all I know about the van:
> http://tucson.craigslist.org/cto/4004609467.html
> ________________________________
> From: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Sent: Friday, August 30, 2013 2:01 PM
> Subject: Re: Price of Vanaru ?
> Passenger or camper? 4 speed, auto, or Syncro? That could be a good
> down payment for one you can drive home and then finish making what
> you want.
> Dennis,
> From my phone.
> ________________________________
> From: David M<mailto:covrambles@YAHOO.COM>
> Sent: ‎8/‎30/‎2013 4:32 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM<mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Subject: Price of Vanaru ?
> What is a fair price for a good condition late model Vanagon with a
> professionallly installed Subaru 2.2 motor? Over $10k ?