Chris Uzzi wrote (in part): We were having trouble because the vehicle is a conversion camper and therefore they had no way of assessing the vehicle worth. Chris- You're probably right in looking for a new guy. As late as last spring, the '90 models (including the Westfalia) were still in the NADA bluebook (low-ball values), and you can punch all the details in the Kelly Blue Book on line at www.kbb.com and get a resale value (usually a better figure than the NADA one). How much evidence does the guy need? And don't make the mistake of referring to a Westfalia as a "conversion van" within earshot of the guy - it's not. The Westfalia is a bona-fide factory model recognized by the auto, finance, and insurance industries. This saves you the estimating trouble you might have if you owned a 1987 Ford Econoline with a Ma'n'Pa Industries of Elkhart Indiana, Deluxe, Sooper-dooper Pleasure palace mahogany and shag carpet sin-bin conversion, or whatever. Of course, if it realy is an Aftermarket Conversion, shame on you for calling it a Westfalia. -Blaine |
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