Date:         Fri, 23 Jan 2004 18:11:30 -0800
Reply-To:     Mark Tuovinen <mst@AK.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Mark Tuovinen <mst@AK.NET>
Subject:      Re: Westfalia prices
Comments: To: Ssittservl@AOL.COM
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Steven,

Sorry that you have to go through this, you are correct in believing the insurance co. is probably underestimating your vans value. I would look on the internet for similar year and model vans, start with jdbimportsimports.com and Go-Westy's site, they both deal in vanagons and will have the higher prices that you will need to successfully negociate your position with. You can also search ep.com under Volkswagon, Vanagon, or try autotrader.com for private sellers. What ever you do, be firm and hold your ground. If they still want to total your van, you can always take it back for salvage value, which is what they would get selling the remains to a wrecking yard. If it is totaled and you buy the salvage, you need to check with your local DMV to see how they handle titling a vehicle after it has been reported as a total. Good luck, keep us informed of your progress,and do not hesitate to ask for additional advice if you need to.

Mark in AK

----- Original Message -----
From: Steven Sittser <Ssittservl@AOL.COM>
Date: Friday, January 23, 2004 4:30 pm
Subject: Westfalia prices

> Our beloved Westfalia was recently badly damaged in an accident.
> I want to get it repaired, but the insurance company wants to
> total it.  I believe they are underestimating its value.
>
> If anyone knows the selling price of a Westfalia camper in the
> last year or so, could you send it to me?  Mine is a 1988 full
> camper, in excellent condition, with automatic transmission
> and air conditioning, and with the addition of a holding
> tank, a furnace, and an auxilliary battery system (some of which
> are described over at my web site, www.sittser.com).  The closer
> the year and condition are to mine, the better.
>
> Thanks for the help.
>
>                              -Steven Sittser
>