Was parking my van while driving through a small town and parked to get a quick bite at fast food. A lady stopped and asked about my van. She said her husband and her had two vans they had just replaced with a larger RV. I was not really interested in buying ... have had mine for sale, sort of .... til she said the Westy was a synchro. Got her number and called after I finished my business. Sure enough two slightly worse for wear with some seam rust vans were parked at the dead end of a rural road next to a shed. The Westy is a Wolfburg ... more than a weekender, 6 passenger, 142,000 miles, needs exhaust, front seats,pop top seals and a front outer cv, looks like needs upper ball joints. He put in a 'new' used transmission last year. I am taking his word at this point all is well mechanically otherwise. The passenger van is in worse shape body-wise but less worn inside. Asked him what he was thinking about price wise. Said about 4,000 dollars each. I know Synchro's in great shape go for a bit. What about almost alright project vans? What about "Wolfsburg Editions"? I am taking his word that all is well mechanically with the motors. Well list, do I buy these and try to make a profit? Do I ask a finders fee from someone or is that bad manners? What would be a fair price for one or both? Tempted George Lehman 1982 Westy Bought New in "82 |
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