Date:         Sat, 19 Jun 2004 15:46:59 -0500
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <jh_rodgers@BELLSOUTH.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Rodgers <jh_rodgers@BELLSOUTH.NET>
Subject:      Re: Appraisal of restored Vanagons
Comments: To: lauterba <lauterba@BELLSOUTH.NET>
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The greatest value in a vanagon is to the one who owns it. From there it
goes downhill. Except for creampuff Westy's and Syncros, the Vanagons
have little real value these days. When they pass the 20-25 year mark
and become collectors or antique items, then value may increase. But for
now, If you like your van, like I like mine, fix it up, and drive it to
dust, and hope you don't get into an accident. Drive very carefully.

Regards,

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver

lauterba wrote:

>I am in the process of restoring my '84 7-passenger van.  When I asked for the replacement value to be raised on account the recent exterior restoration, my insurance agent said I needed an appraisal to verify the value of the restoration work.
>
>Has anyone done this?  What do you do if you think appraiser is way off?
>
>John Lauterbach
>Macon, GA
>'84 7-passenger
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