Date:         Mon, 10 Mar 2014 21:56:43 -0400
Reply-To:     Marc Perdue <mcperdue@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Marc Perdue <mcperdue@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: 87' VW Westfalia - $12500
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Given the rhino job, yeah, it's worth being cautious about. Still, it's not
that pricey, IF it's in pretty decent shape. When I was looking for my van,
some 12 years ago, I saw a nice blue Westy in the mid-west for sale for
$12K. I called immediately, but they already had somebody call saying they
had cash in hand and were taking a train to get the van, sight-unseen. It
DID have fewer miles and appeared to be in better overall shape, but that
was about 12 years ago. Their value is definitely going up, at least for
well-cared-for vans.

As a final note, the true value is always what somebody will actually pay
for it. Just because you or I wouldn't necessarily, doesn't mean somebody
else wouldn't.

My two cents, worth every penny!
Marc


On Mon, Mar 10, 2014 at 9:50 PM, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote:

> Is it just me, or does the price sound quite high for a camper with the
> side dented in like that?  With or without the bed liner paint job, with
> the dents, I would just walk on.  But, to each his own, I guess.  mcneely
>
> ---- JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote:
> > i agree with you that the color is kinda cool.. almost like the bluestar
> > color.
> > my point is judging by the rather large dents on the drivers side, they
> are
> >  most likely trying to HIDE something with that  Rhinolining...especially
> > with the way the Rhinolining comes way up  amost to the beltline on the
> > quarterpanels... make me think something is  up..  trying to cover bad
> bodywork
> > or rust or maybe the van did a slow roll  over onto the drivers side or
> > something.
> > Here on the east coast Rhinolining is a MAJOR red flag.  9 times  out of
> 10
> > it is used to cover up a crappy bondo job patched over rust. you cant
>  see
> > all the rust bubbles with the bubbly Rhinolining finish hiding it.
> >
> > you west coast folks think its cool and gives an off road look. here on
> the
> >  east coast salt belt we know its a cheap quick fix used to cover up Rust
> > when your looking to flip your car.  when i see Rhinolining on a vehicle
> > like that around here its always bad news.
> > buyer beware..
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > In a message dated 3/10/2014 2:55:26 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> > rogerwhitt1@GMAIL.COM writes:
> >
> > dear  potential new owner
> >
> > i had a 89 California westfalia -
> > it had FROM  THE FACTORY an almost identical rino treatment underneath
> and
> > running all  around the lower portions - what was slightly different
> about
> > my now gone  California is the finnish coat was painted over the rock
> guard
> > - this looks  like a very well done rock guard & paint job  at least by
> > pictures  - someone who looks first hand (with magnet in hand and a soft
> > cloth to  prevent magnet from touching paint - ) will be able to quickly
> > tell the  story -
> > as scott says - looks like a time for an upgrade :) - wish i were  able
> $ to
> > at least kick tires and  more
> > regards
> > regards
>
> --
> David McNeely
>