Date: Wed, 7 May 2003 15:40:05 -0700
Reply-To: "Bergin, Richard" <bergin@MARSHALL.USC.EDU>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: "Bergin, Richard" <bergin@MARSHALL.USC.EDU>
Subject: Great News! After presenting Mercury insurance with documentation
(invoices and comparable vehicle pricing) they decided to repair
my Westy.
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Below is the information sent to the adjuster.
Special thanks to a list member for making the RV suggestion and another who pointed me to wesfalia.org where I found most of the pricing information.
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Subject; Valuation of Vanagon 83.5 - 84 (Water cooler) Westfalia full Camper.
Note:
1. This vehicle is not simply a van, but a motor home (RV) by its classification and is used as weekend car for the purposes of camping.
2. Please use the classification of motor home for valuation of improvements and restoration of vehicle during the appraisal process. If this requires an RV appraisal type service please initiate that process.
3. Attached is a sample of pricing for vehicles that are at a level of 50% -60% of the restoration of my Westfalia camper. The reason that I cannot find one that has been restored to level of my car is that once completed they seldom sold. In addition, most people keep these campers for long periods of time and campers seldom have more than two or three owners over a 20year period.
Based on 6 hours of Internet search I located 14 Westfalia campers (83.5 to 85) basically the same car. They changed in 1986 and stayed the same until 1991 (last year of production in the US)
A. Three 83.5 @ an average price of $7,066
B. Seven 84 @ an average price of $8,421
C. Four 85 @ an average price of $6,650
Repair of my van is currently estimated at $3,900 bodywork and between $1,000 and $1,500 in engine repair. Total cost to repair is between $4,900 and $5,400. Based on a statement made by your adjuster "your company will pay to repair up to the full value of a vehicle" The average price between 83.5 and 85 is just over $7,000 which is well within your 100% policy.
1. 1983 Westfalia Camper Van new engine !
Ad By: McElroy
Location: Port Townsend, Washington
Price: $9,000.00
163,00 miles, 9000 miles on new engine, 4 speed manual, most everything redone in the last 15,000 miles. Great body, clean interior, slight tear in mesh netting in canvas window.Contact at mcelroy@olympus.net
2. 83 1/2 Westfalia For sale, $6200 neg
Ad By: Josh83
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Price: $6,200.00
105k miles, original engine and tranny. Brown ext/int. Complete camper package all in excellent shape and working. Poptop has no tears, seals good. No rust on body. Fixed or added within the last year include: brake pads and shoes, O2 sensor, new Firestone tires, whole new exhaust(muffler and cat. converter), painted poptop, new rear driveshaft, and new paneling on sliding door. Vehicle runs great with no problems(no coolant/oil leaks). Also have Bentley and Haines books and some spare parts like a new coolant pump. Extras include 12V compass, 12V fan, tachometer, solar battery maintainer, wastewater tank, and rear hatch screen.$6200 neg. call Josh at 614.579.1149 or emailPictures sent upon request
3. WESTFALIA 1983.5 with factory reman engine
Ad By: doritodad
Location: Port Aransas, Texas
Price: $6,000.00
This is a clean 1983.5 Westfalia full-camper with a German factory remanufactured engine (the best) installed by the dealership (the most expensive). It's taken me to the shores of the Arctic, to Mexico and points in between. 50k miles on the engine, 201k miles on the chassis. Many new parts along with the engine--starter, battery, shocks, bearings, cv joints. Brakes excellent. Tires are Bridgestone 8-ply (spare inc.) with about 20k left on tread. Minor dings on the body. No rust--it was undercoated when new. Babied, oiled every 3k miles and maintained to take you places. This one is worth the money. I am bound to a commuting job for the forseeable future after taking sabbatical. Call Tom @ 361-443-4393
4. 1984 Vanagon Westfalia $9700.00 1.8 GTI inline 4 cyl. conversion w/ CIS injection. Total miles on van is 140K, 40k since conversion 7 years ago. Rebuilt 4 spd trans, new CV's, Cold a/c, 4 VW alloys wheels w/ caps & lugs, matching tires. Carat package (bumpers, springs & side panels, window rubber) square headlights & grill, KYB shocks, pwr mirrors, updated dash, steeringwheel & tach, new roof seals, brakes front/rear & master cylinder. New exhaust. All Westy items work (stove, frig, water tank and sink) Great Westy w/ good power & easy to work on if needed. Please e-mail for more pic's tulula@cox.net or call 480-947-0770 Jon
5. 1984 Westy Original, 152k km (90k mi)
Ad By: dastard
Location: Castlegar, British Columbia
Price: $11,000.00
A well maintained example with automatic trans, recent stereo, driving lights, auxillary battery, eveything is clean and in working order. Brown with white top, black bra, stock wheel covers. This is the one you've been looking for!
6. 1984 Vanagon Waterboxer. $9,500.00. Original Owner. email DrMikeJr@hotmail.com. Pics @ http://www.drmikejr.com. 4 Cyl Gas Water Cooled Engine. 68,000 Total Miles - Rebuilt w/ 2,500 miles. Automatic Trans. Front & Rear A/C & Heat. AM/FM Stereo Cassette. 7 Seats Cloth w/Folding Arm Rests. Rear cargo area, storage under seats and back seats fold down, 2-Tone Blue. Michelin MX4 Tires 205/70R14. Very Good Condition. Official Factory Repair Manual, Sales Promo Video Tape & NYS Inspection Receipts available.
Mastic, Long Island, New York. 11/03/02
7. 84 Westfalia one owner 110k mi 84 Westfalia, full camper, one owner ,110k mi near mint cond!
Ad By: kdesigns1
Location: San Diego, California (Southern)
Price: $6,950.00
84 Westfalia , one owner, 110 k miles , near mint cond! 4 speed automatic with cruise control .Rebuilt engine @ 75,ooo miles ( VW company apparently had put the wrong antifreeze in these vehicles causing the heads to corrode ,my understanding was that this was a common problem)Rebuilt transmission @ 96,ooo miles . Complete service and maintenance records and receipts.Sony face off stereo and a CD player with 4 speaker system . Interior upholstery is all original and immaculate as well as a near pristine canvas top and screen.Stove , 3 way fridge (AC, DC,and propane) and sink with running water,all used about 5 times. It has never been in an accident,has no rust, and the paint is still quite newish and shiny.The color scheme is called Light Ivory .New brakes installed about a year ago and the tires about 3 months ago.
8. 84 westfalia camper stove,sink, fridge,sleeps four
Ad By: kropywn
Location: great meadows, New Jersey
Price: $6,900.00
excellent condition 4 speed manual head rebuilt 30000miles many new parts including clutch,brakes,drums,heater lines,new canvas pop top interior spotless, new tires,rebuilt trans extra third row seat. slight rust one spot over propane tank. Selling because pregnant wife needed air conditioning and we bought another
9. 1984 Westfalia 1984 Westfalia Camper for Sale
Ad By: RSKIBUS
Location: Barre, Vermont
Price: $6,900.00
1984 Westfalia, Wolfsburg Edition, Excellent shape inside and out,Southern Car, CD player, 97K miles, brand new heads, tires, alloy wheels. Complete camper.
10. '84 VW Westfalia 4 speed stick, 174K , Excellent, $8,000
Ad By: bobcamp
Location: Sequim, WA, Washington
Price: $8,000.00
'84 WESTY with all its parts functioning. Original paint, sleeps 4, no rust or dents, interior excellent w/orig carpet. EXTRAS: include 10 CD changer and fine sound: CD, tape, or AM/FM. Cat. converter SPACE HEATER expands camping seasons and uses very little propane. Safe w/ carbon sensor. MECHANICAL: Well maintained. Last year, head, brakes incl drums, transmission, cvc joints, new seal for poptop, repainted back hatch to remove only rust. New 60K tires last summer.REASON: We just bought an '91 Westfalia because my wife wanted power steering.PRICE: $8,000CONTACT: Bob at bobcamp@olypen.com (360) 683-1328 in Sequim, WA
11. 1985 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition Westfalia Weekender
options: AM/FM Cassette, Front & Rear Intermittent Wipers
engine: 1.9 liter flat four trans: 4 speed manual color: brown w/ tan interior
vin #: WV2XB0257FH088283 mileage: 142,959 price: $6,000
Rare Wolfsburg Weekender built only in 85, 86 and 87. Seats six, sleeps four, flip-up table, lots of cup holders. This vehicle is a little rough around the edges, but has never been wrecked and is not rusty. Runs and dries reliably, just got back from a trip to Mexico with no problems. Is passed our safety check, and comes fully serviced. Good restoration project, or just drive it as-is.
12. 85 Westfalia Camper Well maintained, rebuilt engine
Ad By: rtish
Location: Redondo Beach, California (Southern)
Price: $5,900.00
1985 Westfalia poptop camper, beige exterior+interior, stick, 1.9 liter water cooled engine, full camper. Excellent rebuilt engine with 52,000 miles. Lots of new parts (brakes, water pump, tires, catalytic converter, clutch, rear shocks) 210,000 total miles. I am 2nd owner and have complete repair records. Body is good. Has dent on sliding door and another on a wheel well. Clear coat finish has some abrasion spots. Has extra removable (on rails) bucket seat behind front passenger seat. a/c needs new compressor.(a/c located in front of van which is rare in Vanagons.) Gets great mileage (22mpg on road). 310-316-5050
13. 85 vanagon full camper 85 vanagon full camper
Ad By: katieio
Location: northampton, Massachusetts
Price: $7,800.00
1.9 liter water cooled engine, 152,000 mi, new tires, clutch, battery 6k ago, drove the van accross the country from Ca. last summer, no east coast winters. Interior very good, everything works, exterior-looks good- original gold/bronze paint, some scratches, wheel well dent. All screens and curtains. More pixs available
14. 1985 White Westfalia Camper PRICE REDUCED $6900.00
Ad By: tennpat1964
Location: Shelbyville, Tennessee
Price: $6,900.00
excellent condition - alloys - awning -tow hitch - Yak-Rak new clutch NO rust,dents,leaks or drips 4-speed recent factory paint - big mirrors - engine has been rebuilt and the heads have been resealed within the last year or so - 234,824 miles NO DISSAPPOINTMENTS! If you are looking for an excellent Westy and not having to pay an arm and a leg...this is it! Don't be misled by the miles! SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD
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