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Subject:Re: For Sale: 1982 VW Vanagon Westfalia - NEW 1.6 Diesel engine
From:Alistair Bell
Date:Sat, 1 Oct 2016 15:43:22 -0700

6k too high. The asking price is around the avg here on the island for late model Westy. I had an 82 diesel Westy, I liked it, but it's not a 89-91 westy.

Alistair

> On Oct 1, 2016, at 1:32 PM, Stacy Schneider <vwcrewman@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> That's a great 14k van.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Oct 1, 2016, at 12:46 PM, Rob <vwrobb@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>> 
>> $18,900 Canadian dollars is the price. looks nice! Good luck.
>> 
>> 
>> Rob
>> vwrobb@gmail.com
>> 
>> 
>> On Sat, Oct 1, 2016 at 1:06 PM, Christin Fieber <
>> fieber.christin@googlemail.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> For complete ad with pictures see ad here:
>>> 
>>> https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/van/cto/5805247810.html
>>> 
>>> or read ad text directly here:
>>> 
>>> We are selling our 1982 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia 1.6 Diesel - 7500 km
>>> on new engine, great shape, excellent condition - as we are leaving Canada
>>> after having an incredible summer road trip throughout the country.
>>> 
>>> In August we had the engine rebuild completely by a Volkswagen Westfalia
>>> specialist. The engine therefore just has 7,500 km, runs very smooth with
>>> low fuel consumption (7.5 l on 100 km) on 90 kmh average easy riding.
>>> Moreover this specialist completely checked and prepared it in order to
>>> ensure the success of our big road trip.
>>> 
>>> Paperwork on rebuilding is available (including a 2 year warranty of all
>>> respective parts!) as well as of all repairs within the last years dating
>>> back to the original owner that brought it from Germany to BC. Naturally
>>> all necessary services and minor repairs were taken care of regularly which
>>> we can go through in person.
>>> Please text (416 705-3182) or reply to this message.
>>> 
>>> Driving:
>>> - 1.6 l Diesel (rebuilt by VW specialist in August 2016)
>>> - 7,500 km with new engine (303,000 km in total)
>>> - bill with 2 years warranty available
>>> - frequently made services (oil changes, etc.)
>>> - all cockpit appliances work
>>> - exterior without damages, nearly no rust
>>> - tires (all terrain) in great condition
>>> - radio (incl. CD & aux)
>>> - car jack, implemented spare wheel, fire estinguisher, steering wheel lock
>>> available
>>> 
>>> Camping:
>>> - interior facilities are original, very clean, no major damages
>>> - sleeps 4 (foldout rear bench & pop-up tent)
>>> - 2 adjustable tables
>>> - all original curtains for complete sight coverage (incl. front curtain &
>>> rear bug net) are in place
>>> - all interior camping facilities work:
>>>   + fridge (on both propane or electricity)
>>>   + cooking appliances (on propane)
>>>   + interior heating (on diesel)
>>>   + electricity supply (on exterior electricity supply or battery)
>>>   + wash sink (on battery)
>>>   + lots of storage and hiding space (you'd be surprised)
>>> 
>>> History:
>>> - imported from Germany to BC several years ago
>>> - bought in BC and brought to Quebec by former owner
>>> - bought by us in Montreal in July 2016
>>> - all repair bills of this history available
>>> 
>>> This van is in excellent condition and has been treated with care. All
>>> repairs in regards of the interior were made with original pieces to keep
>>> its originality and authenticity. Unfortunately we have to leave Canada
>>> earlier then expected and therefore would rather sell the car fully
>>> equipped, including a package of rather new camping accessories (bought in
>>> June/July), consisting of:
>>> - bike rack for up to 3 bikes
>>> - complete kitchen supplies: plates, pots, pan, kettle, french press,
>>> cutting board, cutlery, cups, wine glases, etc.
>>> - camping seats
>>> - portable BBQ
>>> - canadian tire toolset
>>> - clean IKEA canopy
>>> - clean IKEA carpet
>>> - clean IKEA bed linen, blankets and pillows
>>> - IKEA solar lamp
>>> - street map Canada, USA, Mexico
>>> 
>>> To be transparent, here are the minor flaws:
>>> - little rip on the rear bench fabrique
>>> - tiny rips in the upper mosquito net
>>> - one little interior foil damage in the back
>>> - pop up tent shows some signs of age, but works properly, is clean, and
>>> has no holes (see images)
>>> - no backup battery (as we never needed one, but easy to install as all
>>> necessities and plug ins available)
>>>