Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2007 18:09:47 -0800
Reply-To: Scott Daniel - Shazam <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
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From: Scott Daniel - Shazam <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
Subject: Re: '84 value?
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Since you just say '84, it must not be a camper of any kind.
Or even a GL.
You can ask anything you like, based on what you have in it, miles on it,
how well it looks and works and so forth. Go to thesamba and see what
people are asking. Region matters, like where in the country too.
I personally don't consider 84's to be worth that much. Seems they sold an
awful lot of them - there are many around, and many for sale. I recently
bought a running one ....i was told it was an 86, which a whole few steps
better than an 84.....and I asked the guy if he'd take 300 bucks, and he
said fine. I glanced at it .....yep - looked like a dark gray 86 GL. The
right head lights, the right trim, ratty but not all that bad, and running.
I've never ever bought a car in my life without driving it, or listening
to it run etc......this time I just told the guy where to park it and handed
him the 300. Then I looked at it, and saw that it was really an 84 with 86
trim and headlights. I got 50 bucks back.
It's not a bad 84 either. Several hours work ( or 15 or more,
depending ) and it'll be pretty good, like all working and reliable. I had
to supply a seat, and a rear floor and rug, and probably fix 25 little
things, and I'll put 84 headlights and grill on it. ..
I would value it at perhaps 1,200 to 1,500 after that. As a 'good working
84' with no particular big issues. Ask 1,800 if you think that's fair. It
all depends. Ask 2,500 if you want. The next year, 85 is considerably
better, and 86 to 91's much better yet.
Scott
www.turbovans.com
-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Gregory Smith
Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2007 3:55 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: '84 value?
Hey listees,
I'm thinking of selling my '84 to go toward a newer one. What's an
average price for an '84 with burgundy/white paint scheme, aftermarket
a/c, tan vinyl interior? I've kept it pretty nice, added a tach stuff
like that. Nothing wrong with it except age. Just looking for
suggestions on values/prices to ask.
Thanks,
Gregory Smith
Olympia, WA
'84 Vanagon
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