Date:         Sun, 29 Dec 2002 03:13:31 -0600
Reply-To:     Joel Walker <jwalker17@EARTHLINK.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Joel Walker <jwalker17@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      FS: 1988 vanagon $795 Wash, DC area (USA)
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found ad in www.traderonline.com ....

      Price $795

       Mileage 140000

       Exterior Color Burgundy

       Interior Color Grey

       Body Style Van

       Doors Four Door

       Engine 4 Cylinder

       Trans. Manual

       Fuel Type Gasoline

       Drive Type 2 wheel drive


       Comments

      Single owner Vanagon. Carefully maintained with all records
available. Reference available to the shop that has maintained it
since 1995. Engine, transmission, clutch and other mechanicals
are in great shape. New cylinder heads within the past 5,000
miles. New starter. HOWEVER ... within the past week this nice
Vanagon was rear-ended at a stoplight. Rear bumper is destroyed.
Rear panel surrounding licence plate area was caved in about
three inches. Right rear lighting assembly was destroyed. Muffler
was dented and should be replaced. Tailpipe to muffler was bent.
At this point the Vanagon starts, runs fine, and exhaust is quiet
(like normal). Overall, it is driveable except for the safety
issue of the taillight assembly. Without the bodywork repairs, it
would NOT pass a DMV safety inspection. THE PERFECT BUYER will be
looking for a strong engine / clutch / transmission for a vintage
Vanagon, or will have the mechanical facilities to repair it
cheaply. A quality auto body shop has given a written estimate of
$2,800 to repair the rear-end damage and muffler. I would allow
another $400 for the risk of mechanical fixes to the exhaust. It
is our "fourth" car, and to us it just isn't worth $3,200 to put
it back on the road. Phone (703)273-0242.