Date:         Mon, 1 Sep 2008 16:48:58 -0700
Reply-To:     Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM>
Subject:      Fwd: '90 Carat For Sale - Walla Walla, WA
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Ralf Wiebeck asked me to forward this from the WetWesties list.  He's
asking $4,000 obo.  Please contact him, not me.  His address and
phone is in the body of the message.

 > Hi Volks,
 >
 > For Sale: 1990 Vanagon Carat Weekender Wolfsburg Edition in Walla
 > Walla, WA
 >
 > Amy and I decided that it's time to part with her Vanagon. She just
 > doesn't drive it, except occasionally. I'm posting this to the list
 > first and soon on Craigslist, Samba and Ebay, too. Ask for a List
 > Member Discount.
 >
 > It's a nice Hard Top Westie - factory lowered Carat. Sleeps 2 - no
 > kitchen - no pop-top. It has the full size bed in the back,
 > complete curtain set, pop-up table and 2 jump seats. I'm a
 > professional carpet and upholstery cleaner, so the gray interior is
 > very clean.
 >
 > Power mirrors, power windows, power steering, air conditioning
 > already converted to R134a, just under 167 000 miles, automatic
 > transmission, cruise control, nice radio with CD player, tinted
 > windows, towing hitch and electric engine block pre-heater. There
 > are some scrapes and dents, so don't expect a mint exterior - but
 > nothing major. It's a very nice factory red (Tornado Red?) and it
 > has the plastic bumper kit all the way around.
 >
 > It comes with 5 aluminum rims with almost new rubber (> 95%) and
 > also a set of 4 steel rims with studded tires that are nearing the
 > end of their life. Brand new battery, because I didn't disconnect
 > the old one and it sat in my driveway for too long.
 >
 > The 2.1l water boxer runs strong on all four; oil and anti-freeze
 > checked religiously. NO LEAKS! My friend and fellow list member
 > Jason Newton, a certified ASE Master Mechanic, did all work it
 > needed since I bought it. His skill is unmatched and the quality of
 > his work impeccable. I bought the van for my wife and made sure
 > it's a reliable vehicle.
 >
 > Located in Walla Walla, WA. All reasonable offers considered. Cash
 > only - no trades, except if you have a AW High Top for my Vanagolf
 > conversion, seriously.
 >
 > Questions? My email is: vanagolf@yahoo.com or call me at
 > 954-465-1574. Photos available.
 >
 > Located in Walla Walla, WA, about 4 hours from Portland, OR , about
 > 5 hours from Seattle, WA, or about 5 hours or so from Boise, ID. If
 > you've never been to Walla Walla, it's beautiful wine country and a
 > nice drive out. It's balmy here until the end of October. Don't
 > bother bringing an umbrella; bring your swim suit instead.
 >
 > I might be going to the Re-Union at Catherine Creek (Sunday only)
 > and the Oktoberfest camp out in Leavenworth. You'll be able to see
 > it and test drive it there. Bring cash - I'm sure you will like
 > this van and it will be sold fast.
 >
 >
 >
 > Ralf & Amy
 > 82 Vanagolf Beachbus (His) - not For Sale
 >
 > 90 Carat Weekender (Hers) - For Sale