Fellow Listees--

I posted my 1980 Westy for sale a few days ago on this list and have
not recieved any response.  The message that I sent out appears below.
 Please read it over an offer me any feedback that you might have.
How could I make it seem more appealing?  Are there some other places
I should advertise it that might help move it quicker?  It's a great
vehicle, I just don't think it's for me.

Am I just being impatient or should I approach this differently?

thanks,
mac
mac stricklen <mac_stricklen@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> I'm not really sure if I want to sell this or not, but I figure if I
> start fielding offers I'll find out.
>
> I've got a 1980 Westfalia Basic Camper that I might like to sell.  By
> basic camper I mean that it lacks the stove and propane system and it
> merely has an icebox instead of the 3-way fridge of the DeLuxe
campers.
>
> It is in nearly excellent condition.  I've only owned it for a few
> months and the PO was one of the most meticulous people I've ever met.
>  He did a lot of work to this thing and it shows.
>
> It's Assuan Brown--new paint and no rust anywere on the body or
> underside (except the muffler).  The pop top is in good
> conditions--the canvas has some scuffed parts but no holes. All the
> seals seem to be new as well.
>
> The interior has been re-done--new curtains and upholstery and the
> original carpet is in great condition.  The 2.0 liter air-cooled
> engine and automatic tranny were both rebuilt fairly recently (before
> I owned it) and the whole bus has 106k miles on it.  I put on new
> tires about 300 miles ago. Its got an AM FM cassette stereo with four
> speakers, an Aux Gas heater (which I've never really used) and a VDO
> oil temp gauge (a nice extra).
>
> It leaks some oil through the oil cooler and the suspension creaks a
> little over bumps, other than that it's in great mechanical shape.  It
> could stand to have new side mirrors put on.  The fuel pump is noisy,
> but works well. (oh, and the fuel lines are only about a year old--for
> those of you who have been following the list for a while.)  Also, if
> you slam the passenger side door while the window is down if sometimes
> gets knocked loose from the "lifter" (it's not too hard to put back
> on, though.)
>
>  If it's so great why am I selling? (I know you're going to ask--I
> always do when I'm looking at a used vehicle)  Well, bascially two
> reasons.  This is the second vanagon I've owned.  The first caught
> fire while my wife and I were in it (ancient fuel lines--and I didn't
> know any better yet) and I can't get that experience out of my head.
> So I basically can't relax enough while I'm driving to really
> appreciate this vehicle--I figure it ought to go to someone who can.
> And finally--my wife wants something with enough oomph to pull a horse
> trailer--and a Vanagon, while a great vehicle in many respects, ain't
> really about oomph.
>
> so there it is. I'd like to try to get $4500 out of it.  I know it
> sounds high for an '80 but this thing is in great shape.  I've not
> seen any others that compare.
>
> I'm located in Berea, KY which is in the middle of the state right off
> of I-75.
>
> If you think you'd like to see this Vanagon please e-mail or call
> (606) 986-9341 ext. 7235.
>
> thanks,
> mac
> ==
> Residential Life Coordinator,
> Berea College
>
> 80 Westy (the Turtle)
> 97 Klein Mantra (Dr. Livingston)
> 93 Bridgestone XO-2 (Zippy)
> 91 Bridgestone MB-2 Fixed Gear (Earnest)
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80 Westy (the Turtle)
97 Klein Mantra (Dr. Livingston)
93 Bridgestone XO-2 (Zippy)
91 Bridgestone MB-2 Fixed Gear (Earnest)
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