Date:         Fri, 2 May 2003 06:51:21 -0400
Reply-To:     "Barry E. Muller" <bmuller@UTOLEDO.EDU>
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From:         "Barry E. Muller" <bmuller@UTOLEDO.EDU>
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Subject:      Re: pricing a 91 westfalia.
Comments: To: David Brodbeck <gull@gull.us>
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For an '81 your point is well taken, but KBB for a '91 Westy in good condition in NW
Ohio is over $10K - which in reality someone will be lucky to get.  Once Cars get
much older than that they either lose value pretty quick around here due to salt - or
thebecome collectable and you have to hope that you have a buyer that understands
their value.  Any rate - it is just a starting point, or a data point, depending on
your perspective.

bem

David Brodbeck wrote:

> On Tue, 29 Apr 2003, Barry E. Muller wrote:
>
> > I suggest you go to kelly blue book (www.kbb.com) and see what numbers they come
> > up with for your vanagon.  It is a starting point.
>
> But not a very good one, IMHO.  KBB's value for my '82 Westy is $1,900,
> but try finding one in drivable condition for that price.  Mostly what
> this tells me is that it's pointless to insure the thing, because I won't
> get back any reasonable amount of money if it's totalled.
>
> David Brodbeck, N8SRE
> '82 Diesel Westfalia
> '94 Honda Civic Si