1991 Volkswagen Vanagon on 2040-cars

Year:1991 Mileage:208200 Color: Blue /
Gray

Location:

Collinsville, Oklahoma, United States

Advertising:

Body Type:Minivan, Van
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:Audi
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Transmission:Automatic

VIN: WV2YB0250MG006871 Make: Volkswagen
Model: Bus/Vanagon
Trim: Carat
Options: CD Player
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Windows
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 208,200
Exterior Color: Blue
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Gray
Number of Doors: 3
Number of Cylinders: 4
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Year: 1991

Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ...

DESCRIPTION, LIST OF WHAT'S WRONG AND RIGHT, AND WHY I'M SELLING IT:

I bought this on E-Bay in December of 2009 from an individual seller in Florida. He failed to mention to me that while there was A/C, it didn't run cold air, and a few other things; so I will fully disclose here what I can, because the buyer takes this 'as is'. Since buying the van, it has mainly sat around and not been driven. When the kids were young when we first got it, my ex and I took it on a handful long road trips here in Oklahoma, and it did great. Because it has a cool pop-up table, I would drive it on the weekends and take the kids through a drive-thru and they loved to eat on the table all the way home while driving down the road. It was also good for when I had to buy a few long boards from Lowe's or get a whole bunch of groceries, because it is very long and the back seat folds down. I like the way the horn sounds, really nasally and wimpy for a big van. It got a flat tire once a few years ago and when I went to change the tire, the store pointed out that all tires were bad, so I changed all four. As it hasn't been driven much the last few years, all of the tires are almost like new. It did a thing where it was overheating a year and a half ago. It sat for about a year before I paid about three hundred for someone to fix it. The mechanic said it involved getting new hoses and tightening them really good between the engine and thermostat and the coolant system. There hasn't been any problems with the radiator. I should also note that I have never had problems with the transmission or brakes or anything else major besides fixing this overheating thing once. I have driven it enough since that occurred to know that the mechanic fixed the problem. The person from whom I bought the van had stated that the original engine had been replaced with a comparable Audi engine. I don't know anything about this other than what I was told, and that I researched it online and found that this is common. I should note that sometimes the automatic driver's window gets stuck going up and down; and I have had times when I have had to help it with my hand or go back-and-forth with the control repeatedly to get it to close properly. It depends on the day, so I usually try to avoid rolling it down unless I'm going through a drive-thru. It is probably something that could be fixed easily if it reoccurs. Also, while I believe I can hear a compressor kick on when I turn on the A/C and the fan blows very hard throughout the van, the air does not get cold. It probably just needs free-on. The heater works very well, in front and in back. There is a Kenwood CD player and AM/FM radio with a pop-up face plate, which came with the fan; it and the 4 Sony speakers sound great. Currently, the gas gauge is not working and is stuck on 'E,' but this may be temporary. Often, when it hadn't been driven for months, it would do this the first few times I drove it and then if I was driving it at least weekly would work fine, so this may just be because I haven't driven it much lately. I should also point out that I have replaced the battery twice since having it; and that if you don't drive it or at least start it regularly, it seems to be a drain on the battery. Again, I didn't hardly use it, except the last few years; it mainly sat. But in my experience, you will need to jump-start it if it sits for over a month without being started; yet, this is like most old automobiles. Loveable things about the van besides the way it looks are the pop-up table, the way 2nd row of seats face backwards (it's quite an experience to ride in an automobile facing backwards versus forwards); the many pop-up drink can holders throughout the van; and I love the way the battery is underneath the passenger seat and the engine is in the trunk, each with its own secret pull-up flat. There is nothing under the hood, because there simply is no hood; the only major part in front besides wipers and lights is the radiator which is just behind the grill. The interior and exterior are not in superb shape, but are in decent shape considering that this van is 22-years-old. Because of the Vanagon body style and box-y shape and the fact that it's the traditional 'hippie van', it seems older than that because VW made this same body style throughout the 80's; my research reveals the only major change was that in the late 80's and early 90's, they changed the lights from circular to square. If you like Danish Modern style and squarish shapes, then this is the van for you. And the great thing is that 1991 was the last year VW made the rear-engine hippie van, so one would reasonably think it would be more reliable than a Transporter or earlier Vanagon. That was what I considered when purchasing it. However, I didn't feel like it would be reliable to be a main form of transportation or fuel-efficient for commuting daily, so it was purchased for fun and recreational uses. I just didn't use it enough and don't have a use for it now. The great thing about this van is that you can find virtually any part for it on E-Bay or elsewhere online, which is amazing.

SHIPPING:

Please be advised that I am not going to ship this to you. I am not going to drive it to meet you somewhere, even if it's just ten miles from here. I am a busy person. Although I don't do so for a living, I have purchased 4 automobiles on E-Bay without a hitch from both dealers and private sellers: this van; my ex-wife's Ford Fusion; my current wheels Ford Edge; and a Scion xA. I have sold but 1, the Scion, which was an annoying experience because the person was late on picking it up and their payment after the deposit, insisted on test-driving it first, was inefficient in that it took them and their relatives 7-8 phone calls to do what should have been done in a few phone calls. Rest assured, I will cooperate with you or your shipper in placing the van in your hands and having it available. That's simple. It sits on a flat, small parking lot behind my office, Mitchell Law Office, located at 1318 W Main Street in Collinsville, OK 74021. It's there now, and that is where it will be. I have 2 keys, the original VW key and a copy. I have clear title; there are no liens on it. I have the original driver's manual in the glove compartment. Pay in full first, and then take away. The van is currently insured and should be for at least another two months, although you should get it insured yourself as soon as you purchase it. If you have any questions, feel free to ask, although I may not know the answer.

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