Date: Sat, 26 Jun 2010 03:16:07 +0000
Reply-To: J Stewart <fonman4277@COMCAST.NET>
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From: J Stewart <fonman4277@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: Opinions-Pics of the Westy
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HI Scott,
Hey thanks again to everyone, YOU PEOPLE are the the best, and the reason I'm looking for another Vanagon. I know I sound like a kid who just wants to hear "Sure Jeff, sounds like a great deal, buy it". The irony here is that years ago on this very list I shot down a young kid who posted pics of the worst looking rust bucket I'd ever seen. I told him to PLEASE listen to me and give up on this one. He answered me back with "Damn dude, why are you so negative?" Why? I'd been there before, and sure enough, after many posts he dropped out of sight. I simply wanted him to learn from my mistakes. This one ain't perfect, and while I could possibly spend more and get a much better one, it's hard for me to justify for two reasons: I have a 2010 PT Cruiser company car and I have a 17 yr. old daughter heading to college next year. Plus I like "tinkering" with these things. My last one I purchased with a seized engine, and following Jim Thompson's excellent write up transplanted a 2.1 engine into an '84 Westy. Anyway, I'm headed back tomorrow with the wife to make a final decision. Another thing is that these vans are geographical-here in Virginia there aren't a whole lot to choose from. If I include non campers there are more to choose from, but still only 3 or 4. What ever happens, I'm just looking forward to going to some VW camping events again...SOON! Thanks again, everyone!
Jeff Stewart
----- "Scott Daniel - Turbovans" <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:
> Hi Jeff,
> lol.
> Additional comments ? ....
> sounds like it's almost a done deal.
>
> again, I would say add up some #'s on what it needs,
> tactfully educate the seller about it and make a reasonable offer.
> I've saved hundreds in just a sentence or two doing that ..
>
> here's another tip about 'price' ...
> and believe me, I do not harangue people are try hard to talk them down, I
> just think the price is highish for what it probably needs.
> .........generally .....if people know they have a sale, and the van is gone
> and the whole thing is a clean deal...
> they'll easily accept 80 % of asking price. 'usually.'
>
> I have a strong feeling some shops would talk to you about a whole new
> engine ..
> or an expensive head job . I don't believe it's even had the compression
> tested. I can just about tell you what it is from here, psychically. No
> kidding.
>
> but enjoy your new ride if you get it !
> and I hope it works out quite well !
>
> Scott
> turbovans
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "J Stewart" <fonman4277@COMCAST.NET>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Friday, June 25, 2010 6:39 PM
> Subject: Opinions-Pics of the Westy
>
>
> > OK, again, much thanks to ALL who have replied, but I do need to say that
> > I am NOT a newbie to Vanagons and their special needs. I've had two, plus
> > 8 air cooled buses.I know this is a vehicle that some days I will wish I
> > had never seen. That said, here is a link to pics of the Vanagon I am most
> > likely going to buy tomorrow...
> > http://picasaweb.google.com/veedubguy84/MyPictures#5486888520249705282
> >
> > Again, any additional comments welcome! Thanks, everyone. Jeff
> >
> >
> >
> > Jeff Stewart
>
>
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