So sorry that this happened to you. This is my greatest fear that insurance
only want to pay "book value" which does not do justice to exceptional
condition and extremely low mileage that are very "old". I have consider
only buying the collision coverage and bank the difference. My is 89 like
yours with only 58k.

-Vince So
1989 Westfalia GL
1993 Miata
1997 LR Discovery

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf
> Of ChriStenSen DeSiGn iNc.
> Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 1999 8:13 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Very Sad Westy News and S-O-S
>
>
> I am very sad to report that I rolled and totalled my 89 Vanagon Westfalia
> (w/about 68K) this Memorial Day weekend.
>
> A vehicle in the passing lane lost control and spun out directly into my
> path. We collided and the impact threw me off the highway, down off the
> shoulder bank, up into another bank which literally acted like a ski ramp
> and launched the Vanagon airborne. We went up into the air, rolled in the
> air onto the driver's side about 110deg, and smashed down on the
> top edge of
> the poptop, then onto the side. We skidded about 100 feet. Seatbelts saved
> our lives in each of the three impacts. We walked away without a scratch.
> The entire camping unit took the brunt of the impact.
>
>
> Now the S-O-S:
>
> Insurance is saying that the range of claim settlement will be between
> $5000-$8000.
>
> I need your help, here please. I need to collect proof of the going prices
> for these vehicles around the country and Canada. If you can forward,
> preferably by snail mail, or by email,.. any ads for similar vehicles for
> sale.....this would help bolster my case.
>
> Also, I am considering repurchasing the vehicle for salvage to
> part out. The
> engine is great, the front grill is great, mostly everything was in great
> shape.  I even have an Eberspracher gasoline heater with interior
> thermostat. I am located in Atlanta, GA. The vehicle now is outside of
> Columbia, SC.  Are any of you interested in a pulling/parting out party?
>
> Also...can you please direct me to similar posts in the archives?
>
> PLease send any info to:
>     Louize Christensen Design+ Inc.
>     1768-A Century Blvd.
>     Atlanta, GA  30345
>     404-636-6600 tel
>     404-636-1222 fax
>
>
> Thank you very much in advance.
>
> Sincerely,
> Louize
> (aka "Crazy Louize")
>