Date:         Thu, 29 May 2003 12:32:40 -0400
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From:         "rmstewart@mac.com" <rmstewart@MAC.COM>
Subject:      Re: Looking at a used Carat needs your advice
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Hey Everyone, 

Still on my search for nice blue auto carat, found one but it has some
issues and wanted to get your feedback.

The owner says the air conditioning system needs a compressor, is this
expensive to purchase?  How expensive is the installation?

Next the Rear tires only have a little life in them, how much are good rear
tires and installation?

Lastly the car stereo, hešs taking it out, how much for decent one with
installation?

Oh, therešs a small corner dent (check the samba link to see the images) on
rear just above the right bumper and itšs missing the rear seat head rests.
How much should the rear headrests costs to replace?

He wants $3900 for the van, does not seem itšs worth that much with the
dent, compressor costs, tire replacement and stereo replacement, what do
think itšs worth?

Anyone have carfax that can check a vin for me?

Anyone know of any good car transport companies? It needs to be moved from
Oklahoma city to Long Beach LI, NY.

Herešs the Van info:

1991 Vanagon Carat - new pics! - $3900
1991 Vanagon Carat auto, ps, pb, power windows and locks, cruise, blue on
gray, weekender interior with removable rear facing seats, fold-out table,
and z-bed, many new parts (head, head gasket, water pump, airflow meter,
alternator, fuel tank, fuel pump, filters, lines, brake master cylinder,
diehard international battery, only bosch correct parts, runs and drives
great, please call for more details, if e-mail please put bus or vanagon in
subject line.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/index.mv?photo+200305081645346154


Thanks to everyone for their feedback in advance.

Robert
NYC