Date:         Sun, 26 Jan 2014 13:04:15 -0600
Reply-To:     mcneely4@COX.NET
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From:         Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: Friend in Seattle want to buy his first Westy
Comments: To: Marco <nwmarco@YAHOO.COM>
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Hmmm ...... .   I'm surprised one can get a loan for any vehicle that old, mileage or no.  Obviously, I don't know this person's financial situation, but if I could only buy a VW camper by borrowing for it, I would not do it.  Money for maintenance has to come from somewhere, and more maintenance is required than for a more modern vehicle.

Don't banks require full coverage insurance?  It is hard to get insurance that will actually pay back what it costs to buy or replace a VW camper.  People have tried "Declared Value" insurance, which is a rip, and "Agreed Value" insurance, which is more expensive and places limitations on the use of the vehicle.

Good luck to him though.

mcneely

---- Marco <nwmarco@YAHOO.COM> wrote:
> Just putting this out there in case you know of one 86+ in decent shape for a decent price. His bank won't lend him $$ for anything with over 125k miles - I told him this will be a challenge so his eyes are wide open.
>
> He's on CL for Seattle and PDX + the Samba, but in the off chance you know of or have one to sell, please off list me.
>
> Thanks,
> Marco

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David McNeely