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Date:         Tue, 2 Feb 2016 18:28:43 -0600
Reply-To:     KI4TLF <ki4tlf@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         KI4TLF <ki4tlf@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Money loss was Small Car Conversions
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I figure any vehicle I buy is a loss. Depending on how popular it is, the loss varies.

I'd love to get into pouring money into a Westy, but have to stick to my tintop for now.

GregM

-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Jennifer Rabbitt Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 5:25 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Small Car Conversions

hear. hear. Jennifer Rabbitt 90 7-pass

On Feb 2, 2016, at 3:17 PM, Jim Hildt <jim@CHNWMD.COM> wrote:

When I tell people I spent 14 on the van , in a few years another couple in awning, camper stuff, lights ,whatever, then a 15 on all the mechanical . Over 30 . I get one of those is crazy looks like I joined a ashram. Is it worth that? Will I get it back selling it someday. If you wonder these things, then you will not have bought your first van, and another, and another. Jim

Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone

-------- Original message -------- From: Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM> Date: 2/2/2016 1:17 PM (GMT-08:00) To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Small Car Conversions

One thing I've found is that when I ask people what it cost, either a new WBX or conversion, I never get a straight answer. That includes the shops too.

Shops fear they will scare you off if they told you their typical turnkey price, and owners are often embarrassed to admit how much they spent. I typically get something like, "....well, I had them do a lot of extra things, so I really don't know what a basic conversion would cost." So I say "was it under $10k? Under $20k?" I might get a yes or no to this. Most say "under $20k."

As they say, "If you have to ask, you can't afford it!"

Stuart

-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of BenT Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 12:31 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Small Car Conversions

Let's not forget the value of labor. Bostig, DIY. SC in question, turnkey.

BenT sent from my electronic leash

> On Feb 2, 2016, at 10:58 AM, Mike Saint-Amour > <mikesaintamour@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > > For that kind of money you could do two bostig conversions, or one new zetec motor with the turbo, know everything about your rig and have money to go travel. That's some serious cash.


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