Date:         Tue, 21 Oct 1997 21:06:05 -0500
Reply-To:     "Mark B. Magee" <condor2@FLASH.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon mailing list <Vanagon@Gerry.SDSC.EDU>
From:         "Mark B. Magee" <condor2@FLASH.NET>
Organization: Condor Efficiency
Subject:      Re: Rear ended 83 Watercooled; Totalled what to do?
Comments: To: Alan S Gondry <alangondry@JUNO.COM>
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> Basically to recap:  smashed bumper, rear hatch, and everything in the
> rear up to the engine.  $3200 of damage.
>
> My request is for advice.  Do I take them up on the offer?  Take a cash
> settlement and fix it?  Scrap it myself?  None of the above?
Alan,
Tell them you want the $3,200 -AND- the wrecked van, don't budge on
this! Buy yourself a new (different) van and if possible part the
rear-ender out to US! We (The Listmembers) always need parts.
For this wise counsel I'll take as compensation, say the rear bumper; oh
bummer...
Mark B. Magee
87GL
82 Diesel Westy (Needs Rear Bumper!)
96 Suzuki 4WD
Kemah TX