Date: Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:43:12 -0500
Reply-To: Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Hi and newby question
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If it's an 83 it may be a diesel. It would be worth more to someone
like me and less to others because of that.
The little diesel engine is probably good for 100K miles in a vanagon
before something--the pump, the head, something--needs attention. It
it's an early 83 then it has a five speed, which, if it is in good
condition, ought to be worth a thousand more in my opinion.
If it's a late 83, then it's gas. Nothing wrong with the 1.9 engine
which should go 200K miles or more in the vanagon. But that's a
generalized statement, in all cases it depends on who rebuilt it and
how and with what.
You'll need to look on the samba.com and ebay to get an idea of the
price in your area. Vanagons vary a lot in price around the country.
If it's rust-free, good running and working and well maintained,
complete and original, then it might be worth 5-6K, but I'm no expert.
Most of them are worth around 4K and outstanding examples are maybe
10K.
Many of them are kind of dogged out and worth about 2K. You really
should report on the details of the screens, camping equipment,
canvast top, body, steering, seats, etc. because there are thousands
and thousands of dollars hiding there even if the drive train and body
are great.
I'm sure others will chime in.
Welcome to vanagon world, it's not just a car but a point of view. Or
thousands of them as you will find out from this list. At least you'll
never need that manometer to balance another SU carbuettor or bang on
the bulkhead with a bottle to keep that pump going.
Jim
On Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 2:44 PM, Peters, David Gerard <dgp6@pitt.edu> wrote:
> Hi All
>
> Just discovered this list. Excellent stuff!!
>
> I am a newby to Vanagons. Being a Brit I have owned Land Rovers and unreliable English sports cars (all rough).
>
> I am now living in Pittsburgh and have been looking endlessly for a Westy nearby. I was hoping for a late model full camper with a 2.1 engine but have seen a 1983 model nearby. It is described as being in good condition and has had replacement engine and clutch although neither went in recently (50k miles ago).
>
> Can anybody advise as to a sensible price range? What should I be looking out for when I view it?
>
> Thanks
>
> Dave
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