1989 Volkswagen Vanagon Gl Automatic Transmission on 2040-cars
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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For sale: 1989 VW Vanagon with automatic transmission and 152K miles. Bought with the intent of traveling the country after a 2011 layoff, but took on more work too soon to make the trip a reality and recently inherited another daily driver. The bus drives and handles well, and seats 7 adults (or four when the rear seat is folded down into a full-sized bed). Panoramic windows offer 360° views of the outside world. A great vehicle for hauling kids, band equipment, camping and every other purpose. It is not fast, but it gets 20 MPG, which is unusual for a van. Unique, roomy and kind of futuristic-looking!
The van currently has no known major mechanical problems; there are a couple of small fluid leaks typical of a VW of its age. The brakes and suspension are strong, and I have installed a new battery, tires and gas tank in last 2,000 miles worth approximately $1,600. The body is solid, with some fading on the sides due to the removal of a previous owner's painted-on sign, and rust starting below the rear windows and wheel wells. There are no holes anywhere and the underbody is solid; it does have a small ding on the rear driver's side wheel well and a crack in the left rear bumper housing. It is currently garage-kept. the seating upholstery is a bit faded but clean and free of any rips and tears. There are no cracks or tears in the headliner and dash. |
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