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Date:         Sun, 30 Nov 1997 05:00:28 -0800
Reply-To:     TBill <tbill@STARTEXT.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon mailing list <Vanagon@Gerry.SDSC.EDU>
From:         TBill <tbill@STARTEXT.NET>
Organization: Portfolio Management
Subject:      Re: Value of 83.5 Westy
Comments: To: bill <vanagon@MINDSPRING.COM>
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bill wrote: > > Hey gang, > > Please help me determine a reasonable asking price for my 83.5 Westfalia.

Sounds about right. I'm working up to selling my 83.5, auto without your problems for $5500, as soon as I find the strenght to part with her.

> -Good straight body with no rust. A few minor dings and dents. > -Good original paintwork, still glossy. A reddish brown color. > -Very clean and complete original interior. Brown and beige. > -New Michelin MX reinforced tires, new chrome hubcaps. > -New hatch struts, CV boots, muffler, tuneup, coolant flush. > -Does not consume or leak oil or coolant. > -Manual trans. Runs strong, avg. 21 mpg on a recent 2500 mile trip. > -Will not pass smog due to faulty valve sealing per local mechanics. > Strange considering above performance. > -Brakes, shocks, electrical system good. A/C, cruise, front heat needs work. > -Sink and stove fine. Fridge needs attention. > > An excellent camper for someone not in a smog check zone or for someone > willing to troubleshoot. Drives and runs very well otherwise. > > I love this vehicle but I plan to buy my first house soon and do not have > time to sort out the smog mystery and need the cash for a down payment. > > I figured $4000-4500 to be fair. What do you think?


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