Date: Sun, 2 Oct 2016 07:27:23 -0700
Reply-To: Mike Kansa <mikekansa@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Mike Kansa <mikekansa@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: vanagon Digest - 1 Oct 2016 (#2016-358)
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Is this CAD or USD? CAD would be more realistic. Nice van, just not quite
a $19k USD nice van.
On Sat, Oct 1, 2016 at 9:00 PM, Automatic digest processor <
LISTSERV@gerry.vanagon.com> wrote:
> There is one message totalling 131 lines in this issue.
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> Topics of the day:
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> 1. For Sale: 1982 VW Vanagon Westfalia - NEW 1.6 Diesel engine
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> Date: Sat, 1 Oct 2016 17:20:33 -0700
> From: Stacy Schneider <vwcrewman@GMAIL.COM>
> Subject: Re: For Sale: 1982 VW Vanagon Westfalia - NEW 1.6 Diesel engine
>
> You can ask whatever you want. Some novice sellers think that all
> Vanag=
> ons are the same and the only difference is the paint color and interior
> tri=
> m.=20
> Their asking price is realistic for a 89-91. All of the extras
> that w=
> ill not receive a cent more fir the van when it sells for $10.5 - $12k.=20
> People just don't want underpowered diesel vans. You can play it
> up=
> all you want, how great it is. A novice may buy this and realize they
> shoul=
> d have bought something newer down the road. Face it when you are
> traveling,=
> reliability is king as is keeping up with traffic and getting over a
> grade.=
>
> I wish them all the luck selling it, but At that price they'll be
> le=
> aving it in the airport or with a used car lot upon their departure.
>
>
>
> Stacy
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Oct 1, 2016, at 3:55 PM, turbotransporter <ramblinvan@GMAIL.COM>
> wrote:=
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> >=20
> > No issue with the price, I hope they get it. I do have an issue with the
> l=
> ist of fixes needed because at that price there should be none.
> > Andrew
> >=20
> > Sent from my way cool iPhone.
> >=20
> >> On Oct 1, 2016, at 10:06 AM, Christin Fieber
> <fieber.christin@GOOGLEMAIL.=
> COM> wrote:
> >>=20
> >> For complete ad with pictures see ad here:
> >>=20
> >> https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/van/cto/5805247810.html
> >>=20
> >> or read ad text directly here:
> >>=20
> >> We are selling our 1982 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia 1.6 Diesel - 7500
> km=
>
> >> on new engine, great shape, excellent condition - as we are leaving
> Canad=
> a
> >> after having an incredible summer road trip throughout the country.
> >>=20
> >> In August we had the engine rebuild completely by a Volkswagen Westfalia
> >> specialist. The engine therefore just has 7,500 km, runs very smooth
> with=
>
> >> low fuel consumption (7.5 l on 100 km) on 90 kmh average easy riding.
> >> Moreover this specialist completely checked and prepared it in order to
> >> ensure the success of our big road trip.
> >>=20
> >> Paperwork on rebuilding is available (including a 2 year warranty of all
> >> respective parts!) as well as of all repairs within the last years
> dating=
>
> >> back to the original owner that brought it from Germany to BC. Naturally
> >> all necessary services and minor repairs were taken care of regularly
> whi=
> ch
> >> we can go through in person.
> >> Please text (416 705-3182) or reply to this message.
> >>=20
> >> Driving:
> >> - 1.6 l Diesel (rebuilt by VW specialist in August 2016)
> >> - 7,500 km with new engine (303,000 km in total)
> >> - bill with 2 years warranty available
> >> - frequently made services (oil changes, etc.)
> >> - all cockpit appliances work
> >> - exterior without damages, nearly no rust
> >> - tires (all terrain) in great condition
> >> - radio (incl. CD & aux)
> >> - car jack, implemented spare wheel, fire estinguisher, steering wheel
> lo=
> ck
> >> available
> >>=20
> >> Camping:
> >> - interior facilities are original, very clean, no major damages
> >> - sleeps 4 (foldout rear bench & pop-up tent)
> >> - 2 adjustable tables
> >> - all original curtains for complete sight coverage (incl. front
> curtain &=
>
> >> rear bug net) are in place
> >> - all interior camping facilities work:
> >> + fridge (on both propane or electricity)
> >> + cooking appliances (on propane)
> >> + interior heating (on diesel)
> >> + electricity supply (on exterior electricity supply or battery)
> >> + wash sink (on battery)
> >> + lots of storage and hiding space (you'd be surprised)
> >>=20
> >> History:
> >> - imported from Germany to BC several years ago
> >> - bought in BC and brought to Quebec by former owner
> >> - bought by us in Montreal in July 2016
> >> - all repair bills of this history available
> >>=20
> >> This van is in excellent condition and has been treated with care. All
> >> repairs in regards of the interior were made with original pieces to
> keep=
>
> >> its originality and authenticity. Unfortunately we have to leave Canada
> >> earlier then expected and therefore would rather sell the car fully
> >> equipped, including a package of rather new camping accessories (bought
> i=
> n
> >> June/July), consisting of:
> >> - bike rack for up to 3 bikes
> >> - complete kitchen supplies: plates, pots, pan, kettle, french press,
> >> cutting board, cutlery, cups, wine glases, etc.
> >> - camping seats
> >> - portable BBQ
> >> - canadian tire toolset
> >> - clean IKEA canopy
> >> - clean IKEA carpet
> >> - clean IKEA bed linen, blankets and pillows
> >> - IKEA solar lamp
> >> - street map Canada, USA, Mexico
> >>=20
> >> To be transparent, here are the minor flaws:
> >> - little rip on the rear bench fabrique
> >> - tiny rips in the upper mosquito net
> >> - one little interior foil damage in the back
> >> - pop up tent shows some signs of age, but works properly, is clean, and
> >> has no holes (see images)
> >> - no backup battery (as we never needed one, but easy to install as all
> >> necessities and plug ins available)
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