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 Topic: Talk me out of buying a Vanagon Camper |
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| Nachtfalter Replies: 151 Views: 14325 |
 Forum: Vanagon Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2014 3:55 pm Subject: Talk me out of buying a Vanagon Camper |
| Just emailed for more details on this one.
http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/4375176714.html This one has been on CL for a while. Not a new listing at all. There is likely a reason it has not ... |
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| Topic: how fast/slow is the 1984 1.9 engine? |
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| Nachtfalter Replies: 43 Views: 3552 |
Forum: Vanagon Posted: Thu Feb 27, 2014 8:28 am Subject: how fast/slow is the 1984 1.9 engine? |
| ALL vanagon westfalias are slow up hills. Freeway driving is like any other car, especially if you upgrade the tire and wheel package, mine will do 70-75 mph all call long. But if you even whisper the ... | |
| Topic: Should I buy it?? Looking for advice |
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| Nachtfalter Replies: 43 Views: 2846 |
Forum: Vanagon Posted: Mon Feb 24, 2014 10:06 am Subject: Should I buy it?? Looking for advice |
| At this point, just find the cleanest non-issue van. Arguing about early and late water cooled vans is a total waste of time. Both are super slow, and both are super cool. Deal with it.
To me, the ... |
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| Topic: Big changes at GoWesty |
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| Nachtfalter Replies: 83 Views: 17181 |
Forum: Vanagon Posted: Wed Jul 24, 2013 8:04 am Subject: Big changes at GoWesty |
| I have been there personally and the guys working the counter know their shit, are super helpful, and actually walked around the complex with me. I think they are a huge asset. | |
| Topic: Burning loads of Coolant. Safe for a trip? |
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| Nachtfalter Replies: 13 Views: 1130 |
Forum: Vanagon Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2013 8:58 pm Subject: Burning loads of Coolant. Safe for a trip? |
| Where is the coolant going? Is it simply leaking at the water jacket seal or is the engine oil milky?
Water leak only: take lots of fluids, hope it doesnt get worse, life is an adventure Milky eng ... |
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| Topic: Recent Body Work |
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| Nachtfalter Replies: 51 Views: 3982 |
Forum: Vanagon Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2013 10:46 am Subject: Recent Body Work |
| Oh, sorry. I thought people came here to price compare and see if their body guy is over-charging or giving them a good deal. You know, for budgeting and what not.
My bad, sorry. That must be some ... |
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| Topic: Recent Body Work |
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| Nachtfalter Replies: 51 Views: 3982 |
Forum: Vanagon Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2013 10:08 am Subject: Recent Body Work |
| Uh, not understanding the point of not including the price.
Cool color combo if compliments are what you are fishing for. |
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| Topic: Camping Westfalia Style: Vanagon vs. Bay Window |
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| Nachtfalter Replies: 22 Views: 4951 |
Forum: Vanagon Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2013 9:52 am Subject: Camping Westfalia Style: Vanagon vs. Bay Window |
| Ahhh, the wife HAS to have it..... I found myself in that very situation a few years ago.
I had a bay window and it was super cool, just slow as a pig. The interior space seems about the same. A we ... |
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| Topic: Recent Body Work |
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| Nachtfalter Replies: 51 Views: 3982 |
Forum: Vanagon Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2013 8:34 am Subject: Recent Body Work |
| LOVE the two-tone!
Price? |
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| Topic: Need help, looking to buy a Westy with engine problems |
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| Nachtfalter Replies: 7 Views: 729 |
Forum: Vanagon Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2013 6:55 pm Subject: Need help, looking to buy a Westy with engine problems |
| If its clean, I think 3 grand isnt a bad price. Weekenders a cool. For another 3-4k you can go through the motor and have a clean van with no mysteries. If its not clean and rust free, walk away.
U ... |
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| Topic: 1987 Syncro Value |
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| Nachtfalter Replies: 50 Views: 4968 |
Forum: Vanagon Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2013 1:14 pm Subject: 1987 Syncro Value |
| http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1502719 | |
| Topic: 1987 Syncro Value |
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| Nachtfalter Replies: 50 Views: 4968 |
Forum: Vanagon Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2013 1:00 pm Subject: 1987 Syncro Value |
| Like magic, my advice to you is about where its priced now. Will it sell at 34k?..... Who knows, but what exactly were you waiting for?
You obviously didnt want it, someone else bought it. That per ... |
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| Topic: Budget for a 87-91 Camper |
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| Nachtfalter Replies: 13 Views: 1200 |
Forum: Vanagon Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2013 9:54 am Subject: Budget for a 87-91 Camper |
| Cant wait to see what you will be price-checking next week! | |
| Topic: 1987 Syncro Value |
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| Nachtfalter Replies: 50 Views: 4968 |
Forum: Vanagon Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2013 9:51 am Subject: 1987 Syncro Value |
| Like magic, my advice to you is about where its priced now. Will it sell at 34k?..... Who knows, but what exactly were you waiting for?
You obviously didnt want it, someone else bought it. That per ... |
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| Topic: Why is everyone FIRM on their price? |
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| Nachtfalter Replies: 78 Views: 6183 |
Forum: Vanagon Posted: Sun Jul 14, 2013 11:59 am Subject: Why is everyone FIRM on their price? |
| Xtremjeepn, do you have some sort of deal going with the used Eurovan club of America where you get a few bucks for every one sold?
Seriously, they arent busses. Thats a compliment, take it and ho ... |
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| Topic: Why is everyone FIRM on their price? |
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| Nachtfalter Replies: 78 Views: 6183 |
Forum: Vanagon Posted: Sun Jul 14, 2013 11:46 am Subject: Why is everyone FIRM on their price? |
| The two (vanagons and euros) dont compare on any level. One is an antique, and one is a modern front engine van from platform to top. Why they are in the same forum is an absolute mystery.
Even spl ... |
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| Topic: Why is everyone FIRM on their price? |
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| Nachtfalter Replies: 78 Views: 6183 |
Forum: Vanagon Posted: Sun Jul 14, 2013 10:46 am Subject: Why is everyone FIRM on their price? |
| The author of this thread has another one about deciding between late or early waterbox weekenders. No one attacked the Eurovan, it simply doesnt apply because he doesnt want one.
The Eurovan is no ... |
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| Topic: Pop Top Shocks Rock! |
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| Nachtfalter Replies: 94 Views: 34220 |
Forum: Vanagon Posted: Sun Jul 14, 2013 10:37 am Subject: Pop Top Shocks Rock! |
| YES!
The wife went on a camp/surf trip with the kids alone with no problems! Her schedule allows for mid week trips and she pops the top with ease..... She weighs 102 lbs. We have a massive Yakima ... |
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| Topic: Why is everyone FIRM on their price? |
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| Nachtfalter Replies: 78 Views: 6183 |
Forum: Vanagon Posted: Sun Jul 14, 2013 10:26 am Subject: Why is everyone FIRM on their price? |
| VW busses are expensive. The last version (vanagon) is the most livable and the design has aged well. Nice ones have tons of money in them and, honestly, what would you replace it with once you sold i ... | |
| Topic: Wait for a 90-91 Weekender - Or settle for an 85-89 |
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| Nachtfalter Replies: 24 Views: 3223 |
Forum: Vanagon Posted: Sat Jul 13, 2013 2:11 am Subject: Wait for a 90-91 Weekender - Or settle for an 85-89 |
| All the years (1984-91) are cool, all are old cars at this point, and all the years have slow motors. Buy the nicest one you can find/afford. I wanted a weekender but ended up with a full westy only b ... | |
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