Official whine about Vanagon vans and parts for sale

TequilaSunSet · Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2014 3:32 pm Post subject: REALLY?

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/4693417523.html

This is the BEST picture you could come up with? This gives a whole new meaning to EFN Stupid !

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BavarianWrench · Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2014 5:37 pm Post subject:

It's all about appealing to those who blind date

Sixray · Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2014 1:29 pm Post subject: Re: REALLY?

braffles

Contacted the poster (she doesn't own the van) and my questions had to be answered by her 'partner'. Talked with other Samba members, and this vehicle is NOT what is advertised. Putting some of it together:
At least DOUBLE the mileage showing
Steers very hard - something wrong there
Dash only partially working
Sink pump not working
Fridge doesn't work on Propane
Propane NOT certified
City water torn out of body
Rear heater removed
HOLE in body through to engine compartment
NO house battery
It's going to require a LOT of fixing

dbrossi · Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2014 8:33 am Post subject:

...Can I just say thank you for not adding my ad here? Embarassed

Thanks to transmission issues today it's likely off the market until I get it sorted properly (no lemons!) on the plus side they'll give me a PPI! Very Happy

Abscate · Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2014 3:10 am Post subject:

jalan · Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2014 8:21 am Post subject: Vanagon scam artist

This post is to warn all Samba members about an unscrupulous seller on Craigslist. He goes by the name of Ben and runs a continuous ad for "1980-1991 Vanagon parts" in the Seattle area. He is in Tacoma but his cell phone comes back to his mothers place in Auburn.

From my experience you have about a 50% chance of getting the part you pay for. He does not use PayPal as they would not put up with his BS. The last part I paid for has never come despite repeated promises to send it. Now he won't respond to email or phone calls.

I posted a warning on Craigslist and have received several responses from other people he has stiffed.
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dobryan · Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2014 8:26 am Post subject: Re: Vanagon scam artist

RCB · Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2014 5:06 pm Post subject:

Selling a Vanagon gas cap for $60.00 when anyone can buy the exact same thing for $ 20.00. Shocked

RainierSyncro · Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2014 9:43 pm Post subject:

I always wondered about his CL ads and the price of the parts.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/pts/4703775512.html

Abscate · Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2014 3:58 am Post subject:

MsTaboo · Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2014 12:36 pm Post subject:

Flipper alert!

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1705141

Whats up with the dash pod? The van is from Europe (220v setup, zzz vin) but the speedo is in MPH? Makes me question the claimed milage. Also it has a tach, I may be wrong but I don't think any diesel Vanagon came with a tach.
Another odd thing is he claims it's a Club Joker, yet there are no power windows or mirrors. Those were some of the bits that make a "Club" vs a regular Joker.

It's a very nice van, but maybe half the price.
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syncrodoka · Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2014 10:21 pm Post subject:

The low mileage early model 2wd speedometer isn't a good selling point, it doesn't instill confidence in the seller's honesty either. Laughing

RainierSyncro · Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2014 10:00 am Post subject:

Hey looky here. Our favorite beige Get-Away-Van is back for sale. This time in Colorado and priced @ $33k.

http://westslope.craigslist.org/cto/4714556132.html

levi · Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2014 12:48 pm Post subject:

Haaa ha ha this is getting interesting
Laughing

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hans j · Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2014 7:38 am Post subject:

$3500 Air cooled tin top, non running!
http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218&ad=321155...p;ad_cid=1

I think there is an extra 3 in front of that price...
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Not to diss the aircooled van, and this is a nice one, but THAT much?

1981 VW Vanagon Westfalia - $16900 (Staunton, VA)

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/cto/4726425524.html

1981 volkswagen vanagon westfalia fuel : gas transmission : automatic title status : clean

1981 Volkswagon Vanagon Westfalia
- 2.0L Air-Cooled 4 cylinder engine
- Automatic Transmission
- Full camper interior with fridge/cooler, stove, and sink. Will sleep 4.

This van is in excellent shape! The engine runs quietly and smoothly, the transmission shifts great, and is a nice, relaxing vehicle to drive. All of the camping equipment is in very good shape as well. You could begin camping with it immediately after purchase!

List of recent improvements:
- The entire interior and all glass were removed, body repaired, interior coated and sealed, and then the van was painted twice.
- Glass put back in with new seals
- New insulation added to interior
- New interior panels cut from water proof paneling
- New linoleum flooring in camper area
- Front seats upgraded with `83 seats
- Windshield upgraded to sunshade type (blue stripe at top)
- Original curtains with insulating liners added.
- Replacement propane tank installed
- New rear reading lights and wiring
- New canvas, but one window zipper does not work and torn screen. A new tent could be included with a sale at asking price.
- All camping equipment works except for propane fridge

Recent mechanical repairs:
- New front rotors
- New front wheel bearings and seals
- New rear wheel bearings
- New brake hoses
- Rebuilt CV shafts
- Serviced transmission with full kit
- Engine has all fuel lines updated
- Full tune up
- Replacement heads
- New sway bar links
- New outer tie rod ends
- New EMPI exhaust
- Tires have less than 5k miles on them
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16CVs · Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2014 9:52 pm Post subject:

You can ask anything you want, what it sells for and how long it takes is the true Litmus.

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campism · Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2014 11:44 am Post subject:


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