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1988 Vw Vanagon. Volkswagen 7-passenger Vanagon Runs Great! on 2040-cars

Year:1988 Mileage:130642
Location:

Sarasota, Florida, United States

Sarasota, Florida, United States
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1988 Volkswagan 7-passenger Vanagon GL  


NO RESERVE AUCTION!


Great running Vanagon with the 2.1 litre engine, cold factory A/C, clean non-smoking interior. This Vanagon was just serviced, oil changed, radiator flushed and filled with correct VW anti-freeze, recent Bosch starter.  Great sounding AM/FM/CD/iPod connection stereo and 4-speakers.  Good tires w/plenty of tread an no dry rot.  This VW runs and drives great, just drove it to Orlando, Miami and back the other day, 550-miles total. 19.1 mpg going 75-78mph the whole way. Obviously if you drive under 70mph you should break that 20+ mpg mark no problem.  Also did another 125-mile round trip in the rain the other day, ran great w/the A/C on all the way and with stop and go traffic due to bad weather on the interstate.  The VW didn't skip a beat.

Comes with original VW Vanagon glove box book.  Front captains chairs have adjustable arm rests for comfort.  All seat belts for rear passengers in place.  All dome lights work front and back.  One key locks all doors. Handle on sliding door has partly broken, but still opens with ease.  Original paint on top, nose and tailgate is sun burned/faded, but it is original.  On the upside the interior is very nice and not sun faded or dry rotted as it came from NC originally.  No rips in the seats.  If the winning bidder would like this VW painted, we can take care of that, but it's just not that bad that you can't enjoy it right now.  It's only original once and we didn't want to hide anything. Very minimal rust, no rust through, clean underbody and motor.  Outer drivers side rear bumper section has minor damage.  We have a good used original VW piece to replace the cracked corner piece of the rear bumper available to the winning bidder for $145 if they should want it.  Passenger side power mirror not working, drivers side is. Washer fluid and wipers working front and back. The headlights lit up the darkness of Alligator Alley across the Florida Everglades beautifully on my drive, and the Bosch fog lights work great with low beams keeping the roads well lit at night.  That's confidence in your VW when you make that drive through the middle of the state after midnight!

The VW is sold AS IS here in Sarasota Florida.  It runs and drives very well, but is nearly 30-years old so please keep that in mind.  We're an honest shop with a great reputation and the occasional VW to sell.  Please feel free to ask questions or stop by and see the VW in person if you're in the area!  We're happy to talk shop with you.


"No VW should ever die"

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