I don't doubt that some people put that much money into their vans. And especially if paying retail prices. What I do find surprising is expecting to get that investment back, to break even at the most. There is a good amount of irrationality involved with some of the van improvements I see. Not that the mods done are irrational, but rather that you really need that mod now. I thought the van market peaked 10 years ago, but obviously I was wrong. But I still feel the market is a bit of a bubble. Don't get me wrong, I appreciate all the work that some people do to their vans. But realistically that money should be classified as recreation and amusement expenses, not as an investment. But with Vanagons I have a particular point of view that might not be shared by most. It's a hobby for me and I really can't put a dollar figure on the hours I've spent doing things to the vans I've owned. Whether it's regular maintenance, repairs, or modifications, I put a lot into the vans I've owned but I have never once thought of it as an investment. I just want to have the van run well, and have fun. Alistair
> On Apr 16, 2016, at 2:58 PM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > He says he's $100k into it. I believe him, but he's going to take a big loss. > > Stuart > > -----Original Message----- > From: Neil N [mailto:musomuso@gmail.com] > Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2016 11:59 AM > To: Stuart MacMillan > Cc: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com > Subject: Re: Interesting Syncro TDI on The Samba > > That rig likely has a niche appeal or market. However.... > It's had a more than seats done to it! ;) > > Not saying his ask price is in line, especially since I know little about Syncros but the list of work done is something to consider. > > Wouldn't just the transmission work alone be pricey to get done? > > >> On 4/15/16, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote: >> Land Rover seats front and rear, and you get to make all you own >> cabinets for only $79,900: >> http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1917400 >> >> >> >> Stuart > > > -- > Neil n > > Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> > > 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> > > 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> > > Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay> |
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