Date:         Wed, 28 May 2003 07:39:28 -0700
Reply-To:     Jonathon Brown <JB510_YG@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jonathon Brown <JB510_YG@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: What is this Vanagon with TiiCo engine worth ?
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I figure that an engine conversion doesn't add any more value to a vehicle
than having put in a brand new WBX.  To a lay person that doesn't know
anything about engine conversions it's at best just a "new" motor...  and at
worst the "wrong" motor that is now going to be their headache.  At least
you put in a VW motor and a popular one at that.  Imagine if you'd put in a
Subaru and we're trying to sell the van...

Your best bet is being patient selling it in hopes of finding an experienced
van owner that was "thinking" about doing an engine conversion but would
rather get something turnkey.

Good Luck,
Jon




----- Original Message -----
From: "James Adams" <james_adams@YAHOO.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2003 3:57 PM
Subject: What is this Vanagon with TiiCo engine worth ?


> I'm looking for a ballpark figure for the value of the
> following Vanagon:
>
> 1990 Vanagon, hardtop (no camper)
> TiiCo engine, installed April 2002, approximately 6000
> miles on it
> New tires
> Back seat pulls out to make a big bed
> Paint is in good shape, a few scratches but nothing
> too serious, rust free, color deep blue
> Fiberglass bumpers/trim
> CD player
> Clean interior, no cracks on dash, etc. - not perfect
> but pretty nice inside
>
>
> I paid about $6500 for the TiiCo engine and
> installation (big mistake), I'm wondering if I can
> even get that much out of it.
>
> I will be selling the van in the
> Asheville/Charlotte/Greenville area of North/South
> Carolina.
>
>
> Thanks in advance for any and all responses.  If
> possible please send a copy of your message to my
> email address, james_adams@yahoo.com.
>
>
> -James Adams
>
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