Date:         Sat, 2 Jun 2001 23:03:34 +1200
Reply-To:     Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ>
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From:         Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ>
Subject:      Re: SubaGon resale values
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>Of those who have done the Subaru (or any other) transplant and have since
>sold that vehicle, was the selling price comparable to a similar stock
>wasser vanagon? This is also something I'm trying to keep in mind while
>pondering possible transplants. My wasser currently has no real problems
>(that I know of), the problems are with me not wanting to drive it any
>distance with the wife and dogs aboard and have it crap out again. Yes, I do
>preventive maintenance, keep it in good shape, replace parts when and before
>they need it, and it may be perfectly fine now, but I don't trust it, and
>that makes a huge difference to my peace of mind.

This will depend on the potential buyer. Some want an original vehicle, and
will offer less for a "bastard" hybrid. Others will be on the lookout for a
Urabus, and will be prepared to pay better. In 1987 or so I bought a 70
Toyota Crown for $1900. Put a 327 (wish now I'd put an alloy 3.6 4V or 4.0
5V Toyota V8 in; I'd probably have kept it), Toyota 5-speed and 2.79 8"
Ford diff in. Sold it later for $4200, not far off what it cost me all-up.

If you're not in a rush to sell a hybrid, and the buyer-base is big (as it
in in USA), wait for the right buyer. He'll come along, especially if you
advertise on the lists.


Andrew Grebneff
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