46,000 miles T3: rare?

[Multiman mv]

I agree with most of the comments above.

I was lucky enough to find a single owner, low mileage 91 vanagon. The van had only 36,000miles on it and it was truly a “time capsule.” There were many clues that reassured me that it was truly a low mileage Vanagon. I was able to get detailed photos of the undercarriage, exterior, interior, etc. The area in and around the engine hatch was pristine, with very few scratches. It literally looked as if the engine hatch had been removed a half dozen times or less. There was nothing missing on the van, the curtain set was pristine. The cup holders looked as though some had never been used. Every single control knob and plastic screw caps were in place. The cigarette lighter was still in the socket. The owner still had the window sticker and the manual and warranty info in the glovebox. Like someone has already mentioned, the paint above the front wheel wells was pristine with no scratches. The carpets looked as if they had just been installed. The seats were surprisingly firm with no signs of wear and tear.

I do agree that the van you are considering does not appear to be a time capsule though I am certainly no expert. I am just going off of my own experience. I did pay someone to do a vehicle inspection of the van I bought which ended up being invaluable. I was able to confirm that it was a low mileage van from the report and also the car fax.

A vanagon with less than 50,000 miles is truly a unicorn. I wish you luck and hope that the van you’re considering is one. If it is, don’t hesitate and buy it if the price is right.

I hope this helps.

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[Nickel_Nackel]

that hideous paint job should tell you all you need about how well it was maintained.

maybe not. But if I was going keep a van running I wouldnt ruin it with a shitty paint job.
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