Date: Wed, 29 Nov 2006 00:05:17 EST
Reply-To: JordanVw@AOL.COM
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From: JordanVw@AOL.COM
Subject: Re: What to do: Keep or Sell?
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In a message dated 11/28/06 11:24:48 PM Eastern Standard Time,
dusty.edwards@MAC.COM writes:
> After much thought, I've decided to sell my beloved 1990 Westy. I just
> moved to California and have taken a high-responsibility job that
> occupies much of my time - not to mention the 8 month old baby that my
> wife and i have. It only made sense to sell our westy in hopes of
> buying another one someday. I posted the westy to craigslist at a
> reasonable price of $9250.
>
> I HAD a buyer from out of state. This was good b/c the westy wouldn't
> have to pass CA SMOG. I had a deposit on the vehicle and finaly got it
> into a mechanic for him to make sure that it's ready for the trek back
> to his home state. The mechanics report came back somewhat negative,
> reporting many leaks and pointing out rust underneath. My buyer has
> backed out.
>
> Although I'd love to just stop pursing the sale of the vehicle, i kind
> of had my heart set on replacing it with a motorcycle and saving some
> money on payments and insurance. The biggest problem here is timing;
> not only is my CO registration running out (in december), but the westy
> will have to pass CA SMOG to be registered in CA. It won't pass b/c
> the muffler has a hole in it; it and the cat would need to be replaced
> - i'm guess-timating about $600 in work.
>
> All that said, the vehicle runs GREAT! But, i know it's a matter of
> time before more money will need to be dumped into it, which i'm NOT
> excited about doing, nor do i have the money to do. I'm thinking that,
> at this point, i should just drop the price to $8K and post it to
> craigslist again. Part of me says that it would just make more sense
> to keep it, but then i remember how nice it would be to wash my hands
> clean of it.
>
> Any advice? You guys have always been so helpful and insightful in
> times like these. Thanks!
> dusty.
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dont know what your mileage is, but '90 2wd westys generally go for $10-$15
grand, so your $9250 is already a good price.. buy a muffler from one of the
online vendors and replace it yourself...
and oh.. ebay it..or put it on thesamba.com craigslist is just if your
trying to give it away..
chris
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