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dsdunbar Samba Member
Joined: December 19, 2014 Posts: 564 Location: Crozet VA
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Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2018 8:01 am Post subject: Re: Good deals on Nice Vans |
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Peacevans in Seattle is selling the following, 1987 manual full westy with 2.4L GW motor install, $27k
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/d/1987-vw-vanagon-great-van/6455987970.html
Peace Vans is a Seattle based VW camper van specialty shop. We rarely sell vehicles (1 per year?), but we have one we are seeking to sell. We purchased this from a customer a few months ago to roll into our rental fleet. We prefer to rent automatic transmissions and have decided to not convert this to auto and then rent it, hence our desire to sell it instead. We would not have bought this van if it weren't in rust free, excellent condition. We simply see so many vans we can be a bit choosy when we buy them. We are particularly picky for vans we are going to end up renting out as we don't want to own that headache so to speak.
Although this is an as-is, no warranty sale, we did do considerable work on the van to make sure it is road trip worthy for you from Day 1. In addition to a complete end to end inspection we just completed:
- Replacing stock 2.1L motor with very strong running 2.4L GW motor. This motor came out of one of our personal vans has been babied it's entire life. Motor has 65,000 miles on it
-Full Rear Brake Job
- Drain, flush and refill transmission fluid
- Full coolant system overhaul
- Fuel system overhaul in conjunction with motor including new fuel tank
- New 3 window acrylic tent with pop top refresh
- Full interior and exterior detail
The van is relatively stock and we have left it that way to allow the new buyer to customize to their specification. As a full service Vanagon shop we will perform any and/or all of the following before you pick up for 15% of our retail prices.
- Upgrade to 16" wheels/tires
- Upgrade bumpers to GoWesty or RMW style steel bumpers
- Camping system overhaul - installation of aux battery system, upgrade fridge, addition of Propex heater, etc. We have multiple configurations of these packages we can discuss.
- Headlight upgrades
Overall, the van is in excellent shape. There are two body dings - the slider door was repaired about 10 years ago, and while the quality of the repair is excellent, the paint is showing it's age. There is a small dent on the driver's side rear quarter. Neither of these are rusting out nor to be addressed. Peace Vans is happy to take care of these for you as for the same 15% discount.
The van is also ready to pick up and drive away today as is.
Thanks! _________________ '89 2WD Westy "Grey Goose" - Manual 4spd
Crozet VA
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NOLAvanADV Samba Member
Joined: January 15, 2018 Posts: 3 Location: New Orleans
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campism Samba Member
Joined: September 07, 2007 Posts: 4491 Location: Richmond VA
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Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2018 9:34 am Post subject: Re: Good deals on Nice Vans |
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Not a true Westy but looks like a quality conversion and very reasonably priced. Ask him to sell it to you. _________________ '87 Westy in Wolfram Grey Metallic |
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campism Samba Member
Joined: September 07, 2007 Posts: 4491 Location: Richmond VA
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Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2018 5:35 am Post subject: Re: Good deals on Nice Vans |
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Never driven by pets!!!
https://lynchburg.craigslist.org/cto/d/1989-volkswagen-busvanagon/6455647466.html
1989 Volkswagen BusVanagon Vanagon GL Westfalia - $10000
1989 Westfalia
fuel: gas
title status: clean
transmission: manual
1989 Volkswagen (VW) Vanagon Westfalia for sale, in great condition. Original 2.1L engine, manual transmission. She's running well, tuned up, CLEAN and ready to go camping! Never driven by smokers or pets. Interior and camping equipment are in GREAT condition, mostly original! Includes pop-top canvas tent with screens, all original seats and upholstery (except cargo area carpet, which has been replaced with cork flooring), full curtain set including the elusive wraparound front window curtain and a moon-roof cover, cushions for top and lower beds, full kitchen with double-burner propane stove, original Dometic fridge, sink, etc. _________________ '87 Westy in Wolfram Grey Metallic |
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VAEV1993 Samba Member
Joined: January 17, 2014 Posts: 153 Location: Harrisonburg, VA
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Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2018 6:19 am Post subject: Re: Good deals on Nice Vans |
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^^ I saw that one too, but it kind of felt fake to me...would you agree? If it is real it would be pretty sweet, but ads with one perfect picture always lead me to scratch my head a little... _________________ 1993 Weekender - Hula
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elizer Samba Member
Joined: May 02, 2016 Posts: 1462 Location: Northern Virginia
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Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2018 7:22 am Post subject: Re: Good deals on Nice Vans |
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Could be a typo or he copied and pasted the advert. He said pop top with screens plural instead of singular. I just don't get these craigslist ads that only put 1 picture or no pictures. |
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zuma Samba Member
Joined: January 14, 2018 Posts: 3 Location: CA
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Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2018 12:02 am Post subject: Re: Good deals on Nice Vans |
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This is a bogus ad, I contacted the seller (it was posted for sale in CA as well) and they tried to get me to put money up front on a fake ebay site; I reported it to CL and ebay but they seemed to have done nothing about it Buyer beware!>
campism wrote: |
Never driven by pets!!!
https://lynchburg.craigslist.org/cto/d/1989-volkswagen-busvanagon/6455647466.html
1989 Volkswagen BusVanagon Vanagon GL Westfalia - $10000
1989 Westfalia
fuel: gas
title status: clean
transmission: manual
1989 Volkswagen (VW) Vanagon Westfalia for sale, in great condition. Original 2.1L engine, manual transmission. She's running well, tuned up, CLEAN and ready to go camping! Never driven by smokers or pets. Interior and camping equipment are in GREAT condition, mostly original! Includes pop-top canvas tent with screens, all original seats and upholstery (except cargo area carpet, which has been replaced with cork flooring), full curtain set including the elusive wraparound front window curtain and a moon-roof cover, cushions for top and lower beds, full kitchen with double-burner propane stove, original Dometic fridge, sink, etc. |
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benandmj Samba Member
Joined: October 29, 2012 Posts: 550 Location: Atlanta
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Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2018 8:31 am Post subject: Re: Good deals on Nice Vans |
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Not sure I'll call that a good deal... _________________ 85 Westfalia Weekender
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NOLAvanADV Samba Member
Joined: January 15, 2018 Posts: 3 Location: New Orleans
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Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2018 10:37 am Post subject: Re: Good deals on Nice Vans |
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https://mobile.craigslist.org/rvs/d/1987-volkswagen-westfalia/6458771458.html
Reached to the owner and asked a few questions trying to get an idea if this is something I should take on. He is the owner for the last 10 years and recently replaced clutch, starter, new computer, and distributer.
So the bad I know of (haven't seen the van yet): a few small rust spots on the body, needs new tires, brakes, and probably vacuum lines replaced.
Says it runs very strong and I'm a few hundred miles away but it will make the trip no problem.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated, Thanks for the help! |
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Pinetops Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2018 11:03 am Post subject: Re: Good deals on Nice Vans |
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I'd probably go look at it in person and if everything check out, buy it before someone else does. Then I'd put new tires on it and check the brakes out before driving it home. _________________ "A rolling bus gathers no rust." |
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campism Samba Member
Joined: September 07, 2007 Posts: 4491 Location: Richmond VA
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Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2018 12:57 pm Post subject: Re: Good deals on Nice Vans |
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NOLAvanADV wrote: |
https://mobile.craigslist.org/rvs/d/1987-volkswagen-westfalia/6458771458.html
Reached to the owner and asked a few questions trying to get an idea if this is something I should take on. He is the owner for the last 10 years and recently replaced clutch, starter, new computer, and distributer.
So the bad I know of (haven't seen the van yet): a few small rust spots on the body, needs new tires, brakes, and probably vacuum lines replaced.
Says it runs very strong and I'm a few hundred miles away but it will make the trip no problem.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated, Thanks for the help! |
Good lord, man, you haven't bought the thing already? It's already been more than a week! _________________ '87 Westy in Wolfram Grey Metallic |
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Hero Samba Member
Joined: April 04, 2007 Posts: 52 Location: Sweden
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Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2018 12:03 am Post subject: Re: Good deals on Nice Vans |
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Selling my doka
Link
listed here on classifieds. _________________ Me Gusta |
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Vanagon Nut Samba Member
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campism Samba Member
Joined: September 07, 2007 Posts: 4491 Location: Richmond VA
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Posted: Sat Feb 03, 2018 7:08 am Post subject: Re: Good deals on Nice Vans |
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Yeah, I passed on an '82 diesel for this reason (also, no 5-speed in '82) and because it was half-buried. Getting it home would have been an extreme hassle even at the bargain price. _________________ '87 Westy in Wolfram Grey Metallic |
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danfromsyr Samba Member
Joined: March 01, 2004 Posts: 15144 Location: Syracuse, NY
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Posted: Sat Feb 03, 2018 8:44 am Post subject: Re: Good deals on Nice Vans |
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a sunroof chassis for $900
if that were closer to NY it'd be on it's way to my place..
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Paulbeard Samba Member
Joined: July 10, 2015 Posts: 2604 Location: Seattle
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Posted: Sat Feb 03, 2018 9:32 am Post subject: Re: Good deals on Nice Vans |
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No pics of the inside make me wonder…I don't expect much but some of the others that look like a crime scene or home invasion stay with me.
Tempting, for all that. Even if just to clean up and get it running to pass along. _________________ Currently -> Frida: 87 Tizian Red (mostly) Vanagon GL Westfalia w/ 2.0L ABA conversion
Formerly -> Steward of a 73 Super Beetle (Beater) and 67 Beetle 1300 (Little Max) both names by POs
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Paulbeard Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Feb 03, 2018 12:52 pm Post subject: Re: Good deals on Nice Vans |
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Vanagon Nut wrote: |
Buying bulk? This person appears to have several Vanagons for sale:
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Indeed. I wonder what the story is there? There are couple of VW shops in town and maybe someone brought work home with him. _________________ Currently -> Frida: 87 Tizian Red (mostly) Vanagon GL Westfalia w/ 2.0L ABA conversion
Formerly -> Steward of a 73 Super Beetle (Beater) and 67 Beetle 1300 (Little Max) both names by POs
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