Date:         Thu, 21 Sep 2000 16:49:23 EDT
Reply-To:     Dave Ware <dave_ware@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Dave Ware <dave_ware@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Need advice: Dad must part w/ his '86 Westy
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Gentlefolk,

It is with sadness that I write this post.  Dad has asked me to solict
advice, and perhaps more specifically, what price he might expect to get for
his 1986 Westy.  Which has become somewhat of a beloved family pet (but an
expensive one.)

The sad deal is this:  Two different repair shops (non-VW shops) have told
him that one cylinder has no compression, and at least one valve is burned.
So he needs a new engine.  He also needs a new exhaust and will not pass
Monday's E-Check without one.  Prices quoted are upwards of $3000, which is
more than Dad can justify putting into a 14-year-old vehicle.  Although
Herbie is not his daily driver, he does need something more reliable, with
less maintenance and expense.

So I guess Dad is wondering what price he might expect to get for the
Vanagon in this condition.

Herbie is located in Cleveland, Ohio (I told Dad he could get more for it if
he took it to California).  It is, in Dad's words, a "1986 Wolfsburg Edition
Vanagon, camper w/ pop up top.  Sleeps 4.  Body and canvas in good
condition.  Needs work - exhaust needs some replacement.  106,000 miles.
New battery, throttle cable, starter."

My note: this is a camper but not the one with the camper hookups and stove
and whatever.

We have always loved our Vanagon.

Any info and advice would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Dave
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