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January 08, 2016, 07:49:06 pm

turboedbug

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1982 vanagon
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Hey diesel enthusiast, well I am  tossing the idea around about a diesel vanagon that is for sale locally for 1600$ it needs the engine rebuilt. The chassis is in good condition. No rust.Is that a good price? Anything I should look at?

Reply #1January 08, 2016, 08:57:14 pm

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Re: 1982 vanagon
« Reply #1 on: January 08, 2016, 08:57:14 pm »
Westy or tin top?  Dents?  Interior condition? 
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Reply #2January 09, 2016, 09:29:53 am

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Re: 1982 vanagon
« Reply #2 on: January 09, 2016, 09:29:53 am »
Not sure on the interior, 4 speed no rust

Reply #3January 09, 2016, 09:34:41 am

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Westy or tin top?

Reply #4January 09, 2016, 11:34:25 am

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mY first van was an '82 diesel 7-passenger with a sunroof. loved that thing. I'd say that the gearbox alone is worth $500-$700 if it's not junk.  If it's truly 'no rust' I'd jump on it unless you need it for a daily driver. They are SLOWWWWWW.  Probably not even capable of freeway cruising unless you're pretty brave. But with a 1.6td or a 1.9td or a TDI it's a fun economical ride
If it doesn't fit force it. If it breaks it needed replacing anyway!