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Date:         Thu, 26 Feb 2004 10:52:37 -0500
Reply-To:     vw4x4@FYI.NET
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From:         Eric Zeno <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject:      Re: Worth of Vanagons
Comments: To: Fortino <fortino1@EARTHLINK.NET>
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I was just in Vegas. As flat as it is I'm wondering why have a speed limit. I rented a Dodge Intrepid. We piled 5 guys into it and went to the Hover Dam. Man I wished I had my Vanagon, that thing was cramped. ERic

Fortino wrote:

>some would say ahh your van isnt'nt worth anything, :) but this van regardless of what >its " worth "to some has done alot for my family and I * not a camper * my freind says ahh >why even own a non-camper well I just like VW'S it has its good and bad > >This van has moved us like 4 times with pets and kids driving all over. so i would say >its worth its worth and more ( some things don't have price tags ) > >man people in Vegas drive FAST and nutty. shhh > >Joe > >-----Original Message----- >From: John Rodgers <jh_rodgers@BELLSOUTH.NET> >Sent: Feb 25, 2004 9:05 PM >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Re: Worth of Vanagons > >I've a friend who works in a pawn shop. I asked his what my 88 GL is >worth at pawn. He said it was'n pawnable. I asked him "what do you >mean?" He said, they have so little standing that they are simply not >worth the effort for us. If we had to take title on a pawned Vanagon to >recover our money, trouble in dealing with it simply would not be worth >it. We would be better off spending our energy on something else that we >can move easier. We don't want our money tied up out front in a vehicle >for which there is no market. The name of the game for us is to turn >over our money, and it doesn't happen with Vanagons.. > >I thought that was interesting!!! > >John Rodgers >88 GL Driver > >Adam B wrote: > > > >>My mechanic told me Vanagons in good condition can get like 8 to 10 thousand. >>Is this a load of crap, or is it achievable in the right community? i.e. surf >>spots >> >>Adam >> >> >> >> >> > > > >


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