Date:         Wed, 29 Dec 2004 08:28:03 -0800
Reply-To:     Shawn Wright <swright@ZUIKO.SLS.BC.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Shawn Wright <swright@ZUIKO.SLS.BC.CA>
Subject:      '88 Westy value?
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The arrival of an '82 Diesel Westy might force us to make a difficult
decision: parting with our '88 Westy, which has been part of our family
since 1996. Earlier, I asked about the feasibility of swapping the 2.1L WBX
into the '82, and selling it. I was doubtful about this, and am even more so
now. So another option is to sell our '88, and use the proceeds to fix up
the '82, possibly with a newer interior.

I'd appreciate any feedback on this, including any rough value estimates
on our '88:
-Total kms, 380,000, 2nd owner, all receipts since new.
-VW reman 2.1WBX at 166k, engine now has ~220k kms, but runs strong,
burns/leaks no oil, nor any coolant leaks.
-Body repainted 8 years ago, paint in good condition.
-GL model, PS, PMirrors, rear wiper, no A/C.
-Camping equipment in good condition, showing some wear.
-Seats in v.good condition.
-New KYB shocks, all front end bushings
-Rebuilt 4sp with brand new ring&pinion ($2000 spent @ 350k kms)
-good tires, original wheel covers on 14" rims.
-all new brakes done @ 300k (new drums & rotors)
-Drives very strong and tight, run on synthetic oil & longlife coolant
changed every 2 years since '96.

Location: Victoria, BC.
Any comments or estimates of fair value appreciated.
Thanks.--
Shawn Wright
I.T. Manager
Shawnigan Lake School