Date:         Wed, 5 Mar 2003 15:40:51 -0500
Reply-To:     David Brodbeck <gull@GULL.US>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         David Brodbeck <gull@GULL.US>
Subject:      Re: [Fwd: [T2] FW: [busalert] 87 Westfalia Recovered!]
Comments: To: JordanVw@AOL.COM
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On Wed, 5 Mar 2003 JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote:

> geez that sucks.. but no condolences will make up for the damage..  dont give
> up - a totalled vehicle can actually be in your favor if you plan on keeping
> it for a while..  if they total it - make sure you get a decent amount  - '87
> westy GL id say worth at least $7-$10k depending on condition before it was
> stolen - and then you buy it back from them for the salvage value.

If you do this, be aware of the repercussions of having a salvage title.
There are often inspection requirements before you can register it again,
and insurance may be more expensive.  The insurance company I use refuses
to insure vehicles with salvage titles.  If you ever decide to sell the
van, most people will consider the salvage title history a major red flag.


David Brodbeck, N8SRE
'82 Diesel Westfalia
'94 Honda Civic Si