One thing I've found is that when I ask people what it cost, either a new
WBX or conversion, I never get a straight answer.  That includes the shops
too.

Shops fear they will scare you off if they told you their typical turnkey
price, and owners are often embarrassed to admit how much they spent. I
typically get something like, "....well, I had them do a lot of extra
things, so I really don't know what a basic conversion would cost."  So I
say "was it under $10k? Under $20k?" I might get a yes or no to this.  Most
say "under $20k."

As they say, "If you have to ask, you can't afford it!"

Stuart

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
BenT
Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 12:31 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Small Car Conversions

Let's not forget the value of labor.
Bostig, DIY. SC in question, turnkey.

BenT
sent from my electronic leash

> On Feb 2, 2016, at 10:58 AM, Mike Saint-Amour <mikesaintamour@HOTMAIL.COM>
wrote:
>
> For that kind of money you could do two bostig conversions, or one new
zetec motor with the turbo, know everything about your rig and have money to
go travel.   That's some serious cash.