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brokengun
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 Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2015 5:04 pm Post subject: What to look at on this Vanagon |
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I came across this Vanagon on craigslist and I'm more in tune with the air-cooled models but this looked like a good deal to me. http://maine.craigslist.org/cto/5308430507.html
I've looked over the body a little bit on it and it looks decent, hasn't been up on a lift to check it out yet though. Looked like some new parts, it's inspected and daily driven. Thoughts?
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djkeev
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Tom Powell
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| Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2015 5:32 pm Post subject: Re: What to look at on this Vanagon |
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At $4000 It's almost too good to be true. Some rust showing. Rust on the rear window, but not on the windshield. ?? Snow tires means it has been winter driven possibly on salted roads. An underside check could be a deal breaker. Eventually it will need some rust repair. The seven seater is cramped with the bed down, but plenty of room when the center seats are removed. Four speed automatic transmission?
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insyncro
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| Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2015 5:34 pm Post subject: Re: What to look at on this Vanagon |
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Let us know how the rebuilt 4 speed automatic shifts  |
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levi
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| Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2015 5:59 pm Post subject: Re: What to look at on this Vanagon |
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What am I missing here?
Why is this too good to be true?
Is it just because it's on the east coast?
Maybe I'm just out of touch with current prices. I dunno. Seems like I see stuff like the following on a fairly regular basis
52-- negotiable and without any obvious rust and *possibly* a recently rebuilt engine...
http://maine.craigslist.org/cto/5308430507.html
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candyman
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| Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2015 6:02 pm Post subject: Re: What to look at on this Vanagon |
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That seam rust and rust on rear window sill is just the tip of the iceberg. Proceed with close examination of underside, wheel wells etc...
Maybe its because i live in area where old vws are still relatively *plentiful* with very little rust if any at all, but 4 large seems like a lot for that |
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Tom Powell
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| Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2015 7:04 pm Post subject: Re: What to look at on this Vanagon |
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| ... 52-- negotiable and without any obvious rust and *possibly* a recently rebuilt engine... |
That's a nice looking Vanagon. Where is it listed for sale?
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levi
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Tom Powell
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| Posted: Thu Nov 26, 2015 12:56 am Post subject: Re: What to look at on this Vanagon |
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Yes that is a nice looking Vanagon and a reasonable asking price. It would worthwhile to fly and drive it back to Maine or ship it to Hawaii.
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