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Ellioup
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Trying to buy this one!
Reached out a little bit ago, can't wait to hear back
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joetiger 
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| Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2020 7:33 am Post subject: Re: Good deals on Nice Vans |
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| Ellioup wrote: |
Trying to buy this one!
Reached out a little bit ago, can't wait to hear back |
Best of luck! Love that year and model.
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Ellioup
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| Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2020 7:47 am Post subject: Re: Good deals on Nice Vans |
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Is there a guide on what to expect for road noise per year?
I assume they get better with each year, but was curious how the 85 is "rated" for road noise.
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CanStan
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| Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2020 12:35 pm Post subject: Re: Good deals on Nice Vans |
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Is there a guide on what to expect for road noise per year?
I assume they get better with each year, but was curious how the 85 is "rated" for road noise.
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I’ve never seen a guide. Maybe something exists, but I would think it’s mostly subjective and varies from Van to Van, more so than year to year. I recall the last few years of Vanagons had extra seals at the leading edge of the front doors, but I can’t say whether that makes any real world difference in sound. Tire selection can make a big difference. So can the condition of window seals. Added / removed insulation? That will change things too.
A Vanagon isn’t silent like a new Benz. It’s a high revving toaster on the highway, so for sure there’s some noise. But I’ve never found it to be irritating. But I also prefer to listen to the pulse of my engine while I drive, rather than the radio anything else. Plus, a little road noise drowns out the kids fighting in the back. |
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Ellioup
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| Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2020 12:47 pm Post subject: Re: Good deals on Nice Vans |
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Sweet thanks for the tips
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levi
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| Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2020 1:48 pm Post subject: Re: Good deals on Nice Vans |
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If the van you end end up buying isn't as quiet as you'd like, there are threads on here detailing how and where to add sound deadening.
Added benefit includes a nice solid thunk when closing the driver door now instead of the original tinnier sound.
Minor, I know, but I kinda like the little things like that. 
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Ellioup
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| Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2020 1:49 pm Post subject: Re: Good deals on Nice Vans |
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Lol same! That's why I'm getting so detailed on it (without even owning one yet!). Can't wait..
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YosemiteBound
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| Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2020 3:57 pm Post subject: Re: Good deals on Nice Vans |
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| Lol same! That's why I'm getting so detailed on it (without even owning one yet!). Can't wait.. |
Did you buy this 85?
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Ellioup
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| Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2020 3:59 pm Post subject: Re: Good deals on Nice Vans |
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| Ellioup wrote: |
| Lol same! That's why I'm getting so detailed on it (without even owning one yet!). Can't wait.. |
Did you buy this 85? |
Trying too/that’s the plan.
Haven’t driven much manual before but can’t be too bad to pick it up. Is yours manual or automatic?
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YosemiteBound
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| Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2020 7:50 pm Post subject: Re: Good deals on Nice Vans |
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| Ellioup wrote: |
| Lol same! That's why I'm getting so detailed on it (without even owning one yet!). Can't wait.. |
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Trying too/that’s the plan.
Haven’t driven much manual before but can’t be too bad to pick it up. Is yours manual or automatic? |
Manual for sure. I can't imagine having one of these in auto... Also I hate to bust your bubble but these aren't the right rigs to learn on.
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Ellioup
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Oof yea i figured. May have it shipped..
Do y’all have any recommendations for shipping?
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| Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2020 11:01 am Post subject: Re: Good deals on Nice Vans |
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Curious about this one too since I'm in the southeast. Looks like rust below the kitchen and above right wheel well, sagging suspension. I'm a novice that's still on the hunt for my first van, so feel free to correct me, but with this one what it seems like is a bad body with an engine rebuild and new wheels? |
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Georgia Cracker
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| Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2020 4:10 pm Post subject: Re: Good deals on Nice Vans |
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| What looks like sag looks pretty normal to me, our '85 is the same. I think an inspection is warranted. The rust may not be bad, certainly treatable. At that price I would look if I was in the market. |
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