1988 Volkswagen Vanagon

GL Minivan/Van

4 - Cyl.

Manual

WV2YB0257JH061114

Gasoline

IT RUNS & DRIVES BUT NEEDS NEW BRAKES. New in box pads and shoes included...you can install them. A BRIEF HISTORY: This listing is for a 1988 Volkswagen Vanagon GL Wolfsburg Edition with the "Weekender Package." This van has been around and as you can see the body is rough shape. There have technically been two owners for this van. I was about 7 or 8 years old when I went with my dad to buy this van new from a dealership in Dover, DE in 1989. The dealer had driven it around as a personal commuter and the vehicle had about 5000 miles on it when my dad purchased it that year. I sort of inherited it in about 2003. This van has been driven up and down the east coast a number of times as well as the west coast. It has been to Yellowstone, Redwoods National Forest, and the Dakotas. I have some, but not all of the receipts for maintenance and repair over the years. If you have any questions feel free to message me and I'll send you my phone number that way we can talk over the phone if that would be more comfortable. Also, please note that the odometer stopped working at 73K and I never had it repaired. My best guess is that this engine has 180,000 miles on it. REGARDING THE TITLE: The vehicle has a clear title in my name from the state of Maine. Features: Power windows/locks Cruise control 4 speed manual transmission RWD 4 cylinder Rear wiper/defrost Weekender package (table, fold-down back seat w/ curtains, removable rear facing seats) Tinted windows Exterior Color Maroon Interior Gray cloth MAJOR REPAIRS: All professionally done. Engine rebuild New fuel injectors New fuel tank MINOR REPAIRS: Brand new starter (just installed 2 weeks ago w/lifetime warranty from Autozone) Brand new Die Hard International battery (1/9/11 w/ 3yr warranty from Sears) In 2004 I had the engine rebuilt by some professional mechanics who specialize in Volkswagens, particularly Vanagons. Their website is www.foreignautosupply.com if you care to research them. They are without a doubt the most professional and knowledgeable mechanics I have ever met. They also put new fuel injectors, a new fuel tank, rotors, and drums on my van at that time. GOOD THINGS ABOUT VAN: -It runs & drives (starts right up without assistance) -Interior is very clean (there has always been some sort of a secondary carpet over the factory carpeting) -Pioneer CD player with remote -Curtains are in immaculate condition -Factory repair and owners' manuals included -Haynes manual included -Seat belts work -New brake premium brake pads included (in box) -New brake shoes with hardware included (in box) -New motor mounts included (in plastic) -New custom manufactured power steering fluid lines installed on vehicle -New Die Hard International Battery with warranty until Jan 2014 -Glove box Key included NOT SO GREAT THINGS ABOUT VAN: -There is significant rust and dents to certain parts of the body. -Rear bumper is missing -Spare Tire is missing -Crack in front bumper -Lock on trunk is broken -Odometer stopped at 73K and I'm guessing that there is maybe 180-200K on engine -No key for sliding door (the handle was replaced) -Rear radiator missing. (There was a crack in it and was unrepairable. The rear blower still works quite well. You just need a new rear radiator for under the back bench seat. What I did was re-route the coolant flow so that it wouldn't leak underneath the rear bench seat.) MORE INFO: I just installed the a new Die Hard International battery today (1/9/11). This battery has a 3 year warranty so if it goes bad you can take it right back to Sears. I have the receipt. I just put in a new starter 2 weeks ago. That has a lifetime warranty on it and I have the receipt for that also. I test drove it today and it runs and drives fine, but needs new brakes. I bought new pads and shoes, but I don't feel like putting them in. Whoever buys the van can have those. This van did have a lot of sentimental value to me at one point in time and I have put a lot of money into it over the years to keep it running. I am not an expert mechanic however and I just don't feel like I have the time for this anymore. If you are serious about this van and want to talk over the phone just message me and I'll give you my number. If you don't live extremely far away and need help transporting this van I can put this on a full trailer and tow it to you. I would only charge you for the cost of fuel and trailer rental. On Dec-09-10 at 08:48:45 PST, seller added the following information: PLEASE MESSAGE ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS WHATSOEVER. I WOULD BE GLAD TO ANSWER.