I figure any vehicle I buy is a loss.  Depending on how popular it is, the
loss varies.

I'd love to get into pouring money into a Westy, but have to stick to my
tintop for now.

GregM

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Jennifer Rabbitt
Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 5:25 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Small Car Conversions

hear. hear.
Jennifer Rabbitt
90 7-pass

On Feb 2, 2016, at 3:17 PM, Jim Hildt <jim@CHNWMD.COM> wrote:

When I tell people I spent 14 on the van , in a few years another couple in
awning, camper stuff, lights ,whatever,  then a 15 on all the mechanical .
Over 30 . I get one of those is crazy looks like I joined a ashram.
Is it worth that?
Will I get it back selling it someday.
If you wonder these things, then you will not have bought your first van,
and another, and another.
Jim

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-------- Original message --------
From: Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM>
Date: 2/2/2016 1:17 PM (GMT-08:00)
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Small Car Conversions

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.