Having an 88 with a subie motor I can attest that it adds tens of thousands of dollars to the value of my westy. 

Let me know if you're interested. 

> On Apr 2, 2015, at 1:03 PM, Jeff Schwaia <vw.doka@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
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> It adds to the seller's perceived value.  In reality, they are much more difficult to sell.  
> 
> This is not conjecture.  I am in this business...
> 
> Cheers, 
> 
> Jeff
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Chris Szpejankowski
> Sent: Thursday, April 02, 2015 9:11 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Carat value
> 
> Based on perusing Samba ads a well-done subie conversion actually adds to the value or at least desirability over an original untouched WBX with high miles. I can't quantify that, though. 
> 
> Wyslane z iPhone'a
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> Dnia 1 kwi 2015 o godz. 16:34 John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> napisal(a):
> 
>> So, NADA says a stock primo 1991 Carat is worth $15000, an average one
>> $8300 and one not so good $4300! So where in the ballpark might one be 
>> valued at that is average with a SUBARU CONVERSION hooked to an autotranny?
>> 
>> John