Date:         Mon, 9 Jul 2001 09:45:44 -0700
Reply-To:     Peter Johnson <johnson@SAW.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Peter Johnson <johnson@SAW.NET>
Subject:      Re: how much did you pay for your vanagon
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I bought my 85 Westy GL last year from a private seller in Seattle for $5500 (which I thought was a good deal at the time but based on Peder's transaction, I'm not so sure).  She had 127,000 miles on her, about 30, 000 on a rebuilt 1.9L.  No rust, but a couple of dings and dent's from a PO's mishap while backing up (small dent in hatch, a couple of bumps in the rear chrome bumper - I hope to pound those out this winter if possible), 3 missing bumper end caps, cracked sun roof air-vent, faucet/tank pump not working - presently working on that system, stained carpet, a few other odds and ends that need attention.  Otherwise, she is in great shape and runs very well.  However, I have recently encountered some trouble starting her - sometimes she starts on the first turn of the key, other times it takes 4 or 5 turns before she fires up...anyway, that's another thread altogether.

I looked pretty hard at what Westy's were available in the Seattle area, examined a few before I bought mine.  Most of the vehicles I looked at or read about were older models with more mileage in worse shape and for more $ than what I bought my 85 for.  My mechanic seems to think I got a good deal since there is nothing dripping from her underside ; - )

Peter J
'85 Westy GL as yet unnamed
Willard, WA
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: pederparizek 
  To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM 
  Sent: Saturday, July 07, 2001 9:42 AM
  Subject: how much did you pay for your vanagon


  Hi everyone. I was just reading through all the e-mails and noticed a lot of people mentioning how much their vans cost. I thought it would be interesting to find out what people paid for their vans and when, where, shape, etc... This also might be useful in establishing a replacement value for insurance claims. So, I will start this topic.
  I bought my 1984 full Westy Vanagon a month ago in St Paul, MN for $3500 from a private seller. It has a few dings but no rust at all. The van shows 124,000 miles on the odometer, but the engine and transmission were replaced 10,000 miles ago.
  I think it was a good deal, as the other ones I looked at were the same price and were rust buckets and had at least 110,000 miles on them.
  I'd love to hear from the rest of you on this subject.
  Peace,
  Peder
  '84 Westy

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