1991 Vanagon Carat Weekender on 2040-cars
Tijeras, New Mexico, United States
Body Type:Minivan, Van
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:2.1
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 4
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Bus/Vanagon
Trim: Carat
Options: CD Player
Drive Type: 2wd
Power Options: Cruise Control, Power Locks
Mileage: 161,000
Exterior Color: Blue
Interior Color: Gray
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
1991 VW Carat Vanagon Weekender Volkswagen Van
This is a super nice and clean van. It is in great condition!!
The GOOD!!!:
(1800 miles ago) It had a fresh rebuilt motor that was rebuilt from top to bottom. New Pistons, Valves and Springs, Polished Rings, New Lifters, New Injectors, Seals and Beadblasted to be Brand New
New Muffler and Catalytic converter
14x7 VW Aluminum Rims with Brand new tires
18x8 Alloy 5 spoke rims with
BRAND NEW Kumho tires F: 225/40/18 R: 245/40/18
3-4 year old Blue Paint Job with a few nicks
The top center and the font right side bumper has a crack
New Front and Back Brakes
Auto Transmission has new Gasket, Filters, and Seals
Super Clean Interior with Weekender Package
Has all of the original curtains.
Two Rear Facing Jump Seats and Back Bench Folds Down to Bed
161,xxx on van Engine is Rebuilt with 1600 miles on it.
The BAD!!!: I believe in full disclosure. These are the things that I am aware of:
It is a 21 year old VW Vanagon. It is in great shape and mechanically sound, but it is 21 years old. All Vanagons need love and maintenance to keep them in this type of condition. It is not a project by any means. It is a 21 year old vehicle that will give you tons of miles and fun, if maintained properly.
It has some surface rust on the undercarriage and on the bottom of the drivers door. No seam rust, it was repaired by the previous owner when it was repainted the original color.
A/C is installed and complete. It needs a belt to check to see if it works. Assume it is all there, but inoperable.
As stated above, the paint has some small nicks in the paint and the front bumper has two cracks. I have a replacement bumper to go with it, just needs paint and mounting.
The steering is a little lose, I suspect the control arm bushings and/or ball joints. Not bad, and they don't need replaced yet, but soon.
The gas tank needs the crossover tube resealed. Cheap fix, just haven't had the time.
Please, email me any questions or for more details. Do your due diligence and know what you are buying. The van is listed locally and I may end the auction at any time due to local sale or trade.
$500 Non-refundable down payment is due within 24 hours. Full payment in due in 5 days from end of auction, if using paypal a 4% fee will be added. After five days the van will be relisted and down payment forfeited. Van can stay on my property for 14 days from the end of the auction. I can provide some assistance working with shippers.
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