

| Subject: | Re: vanagon Digest - 1 Oct 2016 (#2016-358) |
| From: | Mike Kansa |
| Date: | Sun, 2 Oct 2016 07:27:23 -0700 |
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. > > Topics of the day: > > 1. For Sale: 1982 VW Vanagon Westfalia - NEW 1.6 Diesel engine > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > 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:= > > >=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) > > ------------------------------ > > End of vanagon Digest - 1 Oct 2016 (#2016-358) > ********************************************** >
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