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PostPosted: Wed Apr 22, 2009 1:52 pm    Post subject: I am so annoyed! 85 Westy for $1000 Reply with quote

Found an 85 westy in really good condition for $1000 about an hour away. But don't have the money to get it!

AHHHHH! Mad Mad Mad Mad Mad
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 22, 2009 2:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=188944&highlight=deals
Thats what that thread is for.
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 22, 2009 2:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Just be glad you don't need a liver and don't have the money for it.
Now that is annoying!
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 22, 2009 6:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Which one is it? Fall River? Did you go see it?
Gimme a hint, I might be interested...
I'm just a bit south of you in MA.
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 22, 2009 8:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Go and get it! Cause it will be snatched up right quick by the fellows of Limbobus.
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 22, 2009 8:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

912owner wrote:
Which one is it? Fall River? Did you go see it?
Gimme a hint, I might be interested...
I'm just a bit south of you in MA.


It was posted yesterday on the southern MA/Northern RI Craigslist, don't have the link anymore.
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 22, 2009 10:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

nice propane furnace there in it..
this one's been up and down CR for a few months..

http://providence.craigslist.org/cto/1133231466.html

if it were closer.. it'd be REALLY CLOSE to my driveway... Wink
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 22, 2009 10:57 pm    Post subject: Re: I am so annoyed! 85 Westy for $1000 Reply with quote

Terran wrote:
Found an 85 westy in really good condition for $1000 about an hour away. But don't have the money to get it!

AHHHHH! Mad Mad Mad Mad Mad


Sucks to be you!! Twisted Evil Twisted Evil Twisted Evil This should make you feel better..... I got my 82 Westy for $300!! Laughing Laughing Needed an engine but still a nice Clean Westy from Florida.
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:13 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Shocked make a 750 offer...i mean shes got some issues with wiring and rust....i got the money but the wife would divorce me Idea Rolling Eyes at least i could make a westy condo unit with two of them Laughing
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

getting it home would be a bare. NH temp plates arn't valid in MA, so i'd have to register it, and god knows if it'd make it back.
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:59 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

are you around exeter? we could get it back man one way or another, ill chase ya if ya want no big deal, you got AAA? if you seriously want to pick it up , seriously let me know ill give ya hand
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 23, 2009 8:40 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Im in Nashua, and i do have AAA. However, i contacted him and he says that none of the lights on it are working and he's not sure why. He's also firm on the price of $1000 and would rather part it out instead of lowering the price.

Sad.
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 23, 2009 9:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

$250 should not be a make or break for you if you want a somewhat nice van. AAA, if you have extended service, can put it up on a flat bed and tow it up to 200 miles.
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 23, 2009 9:20 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

CraigL wrote:
$250 should not be a make or break for you if you want a somewhat nice van. AAA, if you have extended service, can put it up on a flat bed and tow it up to 200 miles.


Unfortunately, it sometimes does. It's not a matter of wanting it or going to get it. I'd get it if I could afford it. I just can't afford $1000 at this moment. $500 or $600 yes. $1000, no.
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 23, 2009 9:23 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

exeter/nashua we are practically brothers, feel free to let me know , if for some strange reason it does work out & ya need a hand
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 23, 2009 11:11 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

"He's also firm on the price of $1000 and would rather part it out instead of lowering the price. "

Sad news. If you can't go a grand and he won't budge on the price, then this purchase is not meant to be. Nearly as bad or even worse would be for him to come down to $500 for you and the purchase subsequently wind up being more hassle than it's worth (wife/SO problems, van never gets running or costs an arm and a leg, being ticketed on the way home, etc.). We've all been there.
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 23, 2009 11:19 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

campism wrote:
"He's also firm on the price of $1000 and would rather part it out instead of lowering the price. "

Sad news. If you can't go a grand and he won't budge on the price, then this purchase is not meant to be. Nearly as bad or even worse would be for him to come down to $500 for you and the purchase subsequently wind up being more hassle than it's worth (wife/SO problems, van never gets running or costs an arm and a leg, being ticketed on the way home, etc.). We've all been there.


That's the way i look at it. There will always be another van! Sad to part out something in such good condition however.

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exeter/nashua we are practically brothers, feel free to let me know , if for some strange reason it does work out & ya need a hand


Indeed we are! I appreciate the offer, glad to know there's helpful people right here in NH!
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 23, 2009 2:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Terran,
To give you a little perspective from my side, I was searching for a nice Westy a few years ago. During a mountain bike ride in town doing the alleys (my favorite--LOTS of stuff to be seen in alleys) I found a Syncro hardtop with expired plates and in what appeared to be really decent shape. I memorized the location and considered leaving a note, but I wanted a Westy.

Found a Westy and my bride agreed that, although we did not need a third car (and fourth vehicle, all with off-street parking for only two) we could get it. I swear, not ONE MONTH later I spot an ad in a local advertising weekly for a Syncro for $700. Knew better than to approach the bride on this one. I never called on it but was certain that was the one I'd seen. Rode by shortly thereafter and it was gone. I still don't have a Syncro, but them's the breaks.
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 23, 2009 8:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

danfromsyr wrote:
nice propane furnace there in it..
this one's been up and down CR for a few months..

http://providence.craigslist.org/cto/1133231466.html

if it were closer.. it'd be REALLY CLOSE to my driveway... Wink

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PostPosted: Fri Apr 24, 2009 5:06 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

r39o wrote:
danfromsyr wrote:
nice propane furnace there in it..
this one's been up and down CR for a few months..

http://providence.craigslist.org/cto/1133231466.html

if it were closer.. it'd be REALLY CLOSE to my driveway... Wink

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Hope it went to somebody good! That or he'll re-list it.
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