Date: Sat, 6 Feb 1999 08:50:15 -0800
Reply-To: Davidson <wdavidson@THEGRID.NET>
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From: Davidson <wdavidson@THEGRID.NET>
Subject: Re: The value of a thing / Speed / Insurance
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Mike,
Westys definitely sell for more in the early summer. Seasonal things just
sell for more during their season of use. That's because most people don't
plan very far ahead. That's why lawn and garden stuff sells for more in the
summer and why the best time to buy Christmas tree decorations is the week
after Christmas. It's the same idea with camping stuff. And campers. And
Westys.
Bill
90 Westy Syncro
-----Original Message-----
From: Mike Finkbiner <mike_l_f@HOTMAIL.COM>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Date: Saturday, February 06, 1999 8:40 AM
Subject: The value of a thing / Speed / Insurance
>Volks -
>
>I'm not referring to a VW Thing, but the old line from economics, "The
>value of a thing is what that thing will bring".
>
>Ron from the Bus Depot mentioned in a recent post that he had a couple
>of Westys for sale, but he might wait until spring when the prices are
>higher. I have also noticed quite a few Westys for sale on the internet
>recently.
>
>Is this really a flat season, with more vehicles for sale than
>interested buyers? What have list members noticed about prices and
>availability as the seasons change?
>
>I'm curious because I haven't had many nibbles on my 83.5. I can't sell
>it until I get back from Atlanta with the '87, so I'm not in a rush, but
>- am I more likely to get a good price in April or May? If so I would
>rather wait until then instead of taking the first offer that comes
>along. Comments? Thoughts?
>
>Speed -
>
>Another question - As I plan my trip I have been wondering about how
>fast it's reasonable to push a Westy for long distances.
>
>To recap - In March I plan to drive an '87 Westy with the stock 2.1 from
>Atlanta to Moscow, Idaho. I'm going by way of Denver, so it's roughly
>2700 miles, almost all on the freeway. That's 41.5 hours at 65 mph, but
>only 36 hours at 75 mph.
>
>What's reasonable? I will have just had a mechanic go through it, (and
>I will have him check the fuel lines!!), but it's new to me, so I am a
>little nervous about pushing the beast too hard until we get to know
>each other better.
>
>Insurance -
>
>To follow up on the insurance thread from last month. American States
>Insurance dropped my full coverage insurance by $77 when they
>reclassified my '87 as a Class B motor home. My agent had to do a
>little talking to them, but it worked. Thanks to all who brought it
>up!!
>
>Mike Finkbiner
>
>'83.5 Westy (For Sale)
>'87 Westy (In Atlanta)
>
>
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