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Alan Brase
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 12, 2016 1:14 am    Post subject: Re: Official whine about Vanagon vans and parts for sale Reply with quote

Uhh, the guy has gone thru things EIGHT TIMES and he still has great confidence in giving half his retirement money to GO WESTY? Go Westy has some nice products but none I need. I have driven 2.1 waterboxer Vanagons about half a million miles in 26 years, been in 43 states and 2 provinces. Broke down a few times but NEVER paid a tow or did not drive home.
My best STOCK 2.1 engine (tin top) would go near 100, any time, every time.
I never did anything 8 times, except change the oil.
My take on all this is he drank WAY TOO MUCH GO WESTY KOOL AID.
Just remember, these Vanagons were all new once and none are now. Go Westy pretty much stands behind NOTHING. Drive this car 5 years and put nothing in it and it will be a non runner.
It's not an investment, sorta like going to the casino, you do it because you can, not because it is a good idea.
I love my current car an 87 Wolfsburg Westy. I bought it for $300 with a bad motor. Put one of my excellent motors in it. 7 years and 80k miles ago. I take it to swap meets and camp in state parks. I gotta get a good bike rack yet. I wish it had a kitchen unit.
I'd say, $23k tops for this one that is the perfect color.
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 12, 2016 5:51 pm    Post subject: Re: Official whine about Vanagon vans and parts for sale Reply with quote

69doublecab wrote:
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It's not an investment, sorta like going to the casino, you do it because you can, not because it is a good idea.
......
Al


Oh hell, I love that line, that's a keeper.
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 27, 2016 2:09 pm    Post subject: Re: Official whine about Vanagon vans and parts for sale Reply with quote

bobbyblack wrote:
Wow. At least now I know I could start an asking of $20k for mine... Although I don't have the super awesome seam rot and window sill rot... Sure hope to hear how much it eventually sells for.


dobryan wrote:
kennyw wrote:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1926528

I really love the line GW would sell this for $50k. Hate to break it to the guy, but GW is over priced and at least they would fix the rust first.


And that Westy has had the kitchen side repainted once before, it is missing the warning placards on the bottom of that panel.. Caveat emptor....
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Well, he's down to $20k and claims he won't go less. Looks like he'll either be keeping it or he's gonna find a chump to buy it.

At least he's showing pics of the rust.
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Current: 1990 Westy Camper - Bostig RG4, 2wd, manual trans w/Peloquin, NAHT high-top, 280 ah LFP battery, 160 watts solar, Flash Silver, seam rust, bondo, etc., etc.

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PostPosted: Wed Aug 31, 2016 4:06 am    Post subject: Re: Official whine about Vanagon vans and parts for sale Reply with quote

Down to $18K and counting...did it start at $28K?

jimf909 wrote:
bobbyblack wrote:
Wow. At least now I know I could start an asking of $20k for mine... Although I don't have the super awesome seam rot and window sill rot... Sure hope to hear how much it eventually sells for.


dobryan wrote:
kennyw wrote:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1926528

I really love the line GW would sell this for $50k. Hate to break it to the guy, but GW is over priced and at least they would fix the rust first.


And that Westy has had the kitchen side repainted once before, it is missing the warning placards on the bottom of that panel.. Caveat emptor....
s


Well, he's down to $20k and claims he won't go less. Looks like he'll either be keeping it or he's gonna find a chump to buy it.

At least he's showing pics of the rust.

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Current: 1990 Westy Camper - Bostig RG4, 2wd, manual trans w/Peloquin, NAHT high-top, 280 ah LFP battery, 160 watts solar, Flash Silver, seam rust, bondo, etc., etc.

Past: 1985 Westy Camper - 1.9 wbx, 2wd, manual trans, Merian Brown, (sold after 17 years to Northwesty who converted it to a Syncro).
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 09, 2016 6:20 am    Post subject: Re: Official whine about Vanagon vans and parts for sale Reply with quote

Hi.

Would like to know what is the price range for Vanagon in US?

4x4 syncro mainly.
I'm not native, so my grammar sucks. Very Happy
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 09, 2016 6:50 am    Post subject: Re: Official whine about Vanagon vans and parts for sale Reply with quote

Tirehtööri wrote:
Hi.

Would like to know what is the price range for Vanagon in US?

4x4 syncro mainly.
I'm not native, so my grammar sucks. Very Happy



For a syncro westy , the cheapest I have seen in the last year is 25k and thats rare.
The most expensive is over 100k but that is rare also.

Most seem to fall between 35k and 60k lately
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 09, 2016 10:33 am    Post subject: Re: Official whine about Vanagon vans and parts for sale Reply with quote

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For a syncro westy , the cheapest I have seen in the last year is 25k and thats rare.
The most expensive is over 100k but that is rare also.

Most seem to fall between 35k and 60k lately


And how about plain Syncro like 1.6TD CL Caravelle?

Also is there any intrest of VW Vanagon RV? Google "VW Matkaaja transhotel"? I might have 2 RV to for offer and 1 syncro.
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 09, 2016 10:35 am    Post subject: Re: Official whine about Vanagon vans and parts for sale Reply with quote

Northwest prices:

$39990 - Westy Syncro
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/5754953916.html

$29500 - Westy Syncro
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/5749984367.html

$48200 - Westy Syncro
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/5752121729.html

$15600 Syncro non-westy
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/5730017834.html

$49500 Westy Syncro
http://bellingham.craigslist.org/wan/5722532994.html

I am not able to comment at all on whether or not those prices are justified or not.

Tirehtööri wrote:
Hi.

Would like to know what is the price range for Vanagon in US?

4x4 syncro mainly.
I'm not native, so my grammar sucks. Very Happy

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PostPosted: Fri Sep 09, 2016 5:48 pm    Post subject: Re: Official whine about Vanagon vans and parts for sale Reply with quote

Tirehtööri wrote:
Tobias Duncan wrote:



For a syncro westy , the cheapest I have seen in the last year is 25k and thats rare.
The most expensive is over 100k but that is rare also.

Most seem to fall between 35k and 60k lately


And how about plain Syncro like 1.6TD CL Caravelle?

Also is there any intrest of VW Vanagon RV? Google "VW Matkaaja transhotel"? I might have 2 RV to for offer and 1 syncro.


Unlikely to find very many 1.6TDs. Unless it was imported from Europe. Most North American Syncros came with the 2.1l wbx.

Tin top Syncros range in price from $5000~ up to $40,000~ and can be more. Most will be in the $10,000 to $20,000 range though.
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 16, 2016 12:16 pm    Post subject: Re: Official whine about Vanagon vans and parts for sale Reply with quote

I don't have the $360 at the moment, but someone should get these Jalousie windows in Chicago!!! 2 sides, with screens

http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/pts/5769154673.html
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PostPosted: Sat Sep 17, 2016 6:08 am    Post subject: Re: Official whine about Vanagon vans and parts for sale Reply with quote

Now why would somebody part out a perfectly good camper?

Oh ya, money Evil or Very Mad

http://victoria.craigslist.ca/cto/5779836409.html

1988 Westfalia parts - $4000

1988 vw westfalia
fuel: gas
title status: clean
transmission: automatic
1988 Westfalia being parted out.

whole van with paper work $4000 (SELLING AS IS NO TEST RIDES NO QUESTIONS UNLESS IN PERSON)
2.1L motor with 250xxx km $2500
Automatic Tranny with gearing for a 2.1L higher top end would be good for a subaru swap ect. $1800
interior fridge/sink/stove and cupboards $1000
pop top with canvas great shape one small hole $350
Power steering
radiator/coolent system
power mirrors
nice door panels.
top bunk parts
lower bed parts
front seats are thrashed
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Never mind. The front seats are thrashed. Send it to the crusher Confused
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PostPosted: Sat Sep 17, 2016 6:54 am    Post subject: Re: Official whine about Vanagon vans and parts for sale Reply with quote

rusty busty wrote:
Now why would somebody part out a perfectly good camper?

Oh ya, money Evil or Very Mad

http://victoria.craigslist.ca/cto/5779836409.html

1988 Westfalia parts - $4000

1988 vw westfalia
fuel: gas
title status: clean
transmission: automatic
1988 Westfalia being parted out.

whole van with paper work $4000 (SELLING AS IS NO TEST RIDES NO QUESTIONS UNLESS IN PERSON)


Just show up with cash and pick up the whole thing cheap. Question
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 18, 2016 4:42 pm    Post subject: Re: Official whine about Vanagon vans and parts for sale Reply with quote

Sometimes you just have to shake your head wondering how people are able to post ads on Craig's List. Here's 3 pictures of a van for sale in WA. 2 sideways pics with 1 of them having detail reducing sun flair. And then there's the super helpful drawing of the van. They should have drawn smoke coming out of the tailpipe to let us know it runs.

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PostPosted: Sun Sep 18, 2016 5:17 pm    Post subject: Re: Official whine about Vanagon vans and parts for sale Reply with quote

CL = DIY = LCD (lowest common denominator)

Good pics & readable ad copy adds another $1000... Rolling Eyes
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 19, 2016 10:39 am    Post subject: Re: Official whine about Vanagon vans and parts for sale Reply with quote

These seem popular with the Vanagon crowd, $100...

http://desmoines.craigslist.org/wto/5724517525.html

AND

http://madison.craigslist.org/wto/5758911205.html
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 20, 2016 1:12 pm    Post subject: Re: Official whine about Vanagon vans and parts for sale Reply with quote

Hope I didn't post this one before, its a SCAM.

http://eugene.craigslist.org/cto/5788135044.html

Photos may be of more than the two obviously different vans... There's one shows a 2wd, and another shows a syncro. Not at all sure if the other shots are wrong too...

Beware of this seller.

I couldn't find the "report this scam" button
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 25, 2016 3:36 pm    Post subject: Re: Official whine about Vanagon vans and parts for sale Reply with quote

I really feel for the loss of 2 very cool rides... but asking $4,000 for burnt junk?

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/5778564646.html

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PostPosted: Sun Sep 25, 2016 4:56 pm    Post subject: Re: Official whine about Vanagon vans and parts for sale Reply with quote

dsdunbar wrote:
Northwest prices:

$39990 - Westy Syncro
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/5754953916.html

$29500 - Westy Syncro
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/5749984367.html

$48200 - Westy Syncro
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/5752121729.html

$15600 Syncro non-westy
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/5730017834.html

$49500 Westy Syncro
http://bellingham.craigslist.org/wan/5722532994.html

I am not able to comment at all on whether or not those prices are justified or not.

Tirehtööri wrote:
Hi.

Would like to know what is the price range for Vanagon in US?

4x4 syncro mainly.
I'm not native, so my grammar sucks. Very Happy


4 of the 5 ads have been deleted in two weeks so there's a decent bet they sold near asking price.

The one that hasn't sold is the most expensive, doesn't list the year, is Canadian model and has been recently resprayed.
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 26, 2016 6:48 pm    Post subject: Re: Official whine about Vanagon vans and parts for sale Reply with quote

TequilaSunSet wrote:
I really feel for the loss of 2 very cool rides... but asking $4,000 for burnt junk?

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/5778564646.html

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Only $3,000 now! Sad, I know because those were probably nice trucks. Too bad that working on burnt stuff is such a pain in the butt!
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 26, 2016 8:07 pm    Post subject: Re: Official whine about Vanagon vans and parts for sale Reply with quote

Bills85Westy wrote:
TequilaSunSet wrote:
I really feel for the loss of 2 very cool rides... but asking $4,000 for burnt junk?

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/5778564646.html

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Only $3,000 now! Sad, I know because those were probably nice trucks. Too bad that working on burnt stuff is such a pain in the butt!


Nope... $3,000 is for the diesel one... $2,000 for the other... $4,000 for both... laughable.
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