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| posted on April 15th, 2008 at 11:16 PM |
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Is there a market for T3 Caravelle?
It may be getting time to change to a smaller car. My wife is considering trading-in her 1990 Caravelle GL 
Its done 250,000kms, in reasonably good condition. Automatic, airconditioning, power steering, central locking etc. plus we've only put good stuff
on it - like adjustable koni's all round.
Is there a market for these vehicles?
What sort of price? $6500?
Anyone know?
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| posted on April 15th, 2008 at 11:59 PM |
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Redbook says for a private sale between $6,600 to $8,900
http://www.redbookasiapacific.com/au/home.php
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| posted on April 16th, 2008 at 10:00 AM |
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Thanks for that.
I just wonder if there are people out there looking for one. It is a terrific vehicle, but under appreciated by VW folk.
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| posted on April 16th, 2008 at 03:46 PM |
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there is always a market for good vans it's just a matter of getting on as many club for sale's as you can try flat four .org club vee dub also get
onto retailers they have a for sale section
so let ya little pinkies do the work and start sending
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| posted on April 16th, 2008 at 08:47 PM |
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Thanks for the responses.
My wife traded the Caravelle in - I think the dealer was keen to get it.
It was a bit of a toss-up whether to trade-in or sell it ourselves - but its quite a reasonable deal - on a Passat Variant.
This will be the end of 23 years of T3 Kombi's in our family - bit sad really. Camping trips all round Australia, with room to spare.
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| posted on April 17th, 2008 at 10:21 PM |
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Bloody hell - just saw this
Hope Brendan doesnt 
T3's rock.
Reckon that dealer got a keeper
Futue te ipsum!!!
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| posted on April 18th, 2008 at 08:54 AM |
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Was tempted to use the cooling-off period to call off the Trade-in. There is no satisfaction from a trade-in for the looking after and maintaining
factor. Cleaned the car for the inspection and it looks and runs so well - quality feel.
Would be nice to have an appreciative buyer (but do they exist?)
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| posted on April 19th, 2008 at 08:26 AM |
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T3 owners are a special breed
Brendan here was looking for one
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=68022&page=1#pid638763
NOTHING drives / rides like a Vanagon.
I had an early air cooled but now i have an 89
Have a beetle for the day to day stuff but come weekends and holidays the T3 wins hands down
7 people + a dog. 3 eskies and room to spare.
Futue te ipsum!!!
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| posted on April 19th, 2008 at 05:43 PM |
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Joseph,
Is it possible for you to send me some details, pictures, price etc for this van if its not too late.
I'm the Brendan that Barry is talking about above.
I dont come into the watercooled section very often, just popped in to see if there was any T3 action going on.
You have a PM with my email address in it.
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| posted on April 23rd, 2008 at 09:56 PM |
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Personally speaking I love T3 Caravelles.  Currently I have a '91
Transporter (my first VW), and if I were to ever sell it, it would be to get a Caravelle. There most definitely is a market, allbeit niche. All things
considered, if you hang on to your T3 for a while, it'll probably start increasing in value as they have the last of the traditional Kombi layout.
Ash
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| posted on April 28th, 2008 at 05:36 PM |
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I am collectin them all the time i just dont always have the cash.
85 CL Caravelle 1.9ltr 2 an 89 GL Caravelle 2.1ltr + 92 Transporter Syncro Dual Lockers.
Currently trying to source my mates 91 Transporter DL version. Bit rough but great for spares.
So yes those in the know want T3's.
Myself i will never go any further forward It's gotta be a T3.
Yes i am a little dirty i missed out on this one. I am keen for an Auto. Less box troubles.
Keep the steering and the propulsion seperate . Still a Kombi...
It's all good, until it's bad, i suppose
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| posted on May 7th, 2008 at 11:40 PM |
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Caravelle GL on the market again
Things don't always turn out as expected. The mechanical report on the car we were buying is not so good and we'll probably pull out of the deal.
So, that means there could be a T3 Caravelle GL for sale.
Teach me to have a better look at cars before going this far again. I was hanging back since it was my partner doing the buying, but have learnt the
lesson.
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| posted on May 9th, 2008 at 03:09 PM |
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my t3 is also in the for sale section
Most people are normal, It's just me that's not
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| posted on May 9th, 2008 at 05:44 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by vwrx
my t3 is also in the for sale section
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I have the impression that the used car market is very flat at the moment. Are you getting much interest in your vehicle?
My original question was is there a market for T3 Caravelles? It might be better for us to look at a trade-in after all.
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| posted on May 9th, 2008 at 06:34 PM |
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what kind of small car are you after?
Got picz of ur van?
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| posted on May 10th, 2008 at 03:30 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by bajachris88
what kind of small car are you after?
Got picz of ur van?
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Almost any vehicle is a small car compared to a T3 on the inside. My partner is looking at used Subaru Foresters or Passat Variants.
What knowledge is there of these vehicles?
Here are a few quick pics I took one night
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| posted on May 10th, 2008 at 05:13 PM |
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Your Caravelle looks like a nice clean unit. I'm a little jealous as it pretty much looks like mine except I have a Transporter so have the very
basic interior. I'd love some captains chairs. Oh well...
I used to own one of the original Forester GT turbos. It was a great car, very fun to drive. Only gripes were poor quality plastics used in the dash
and the very limited luggage space in the rear. Aside from that, it never let me down over the 80,000kms I put on it.
Ash
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| posted on May 10th, 2008 at 05:33 PM |
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Prior to my partner having this Caravelle, I had a Transporter that I had bought new in 1985.
It had seats and headlining and over the years I added the flow through ventilation into the back, sound insulation, driving lights and fog lights,
koni shocks etc.
It was a great vehicle, with good fuel economy.
When we got the Caravelle I was amazed at how much more refined and quieter it was - its like a limousine.
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| posted on May 10th, 2008 at 09:42 PM |
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If you're trying to make me feel better Joseph, it's not working ...
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| posted on May 11th, 2008 at 07:06 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by ash1965
If you're trying to make me feel better Joseph, it's not working ...
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Oh!
I suppose I was over-enjoying the opportunity to talk about how good a T3 is.
I remember trying out a T4 Caravelle, but being unimpressed with the dynamics and driving experience. I had a little drive of a T5 van and was pleased
with that.
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| posted on June 15th, 2008 at 07:17 PM |
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On the market
We are taking the plunge and putting the Caravelle on the market.
It is my partner's car so drive it only occasionally, but am always impressed when I do.
There is an ad in the for sale section.
I hope an enthusiast wants it.
Paul
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| posted on June 22nd, 2008 at 10:34 PM |
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New Pic
Here is a pic of the motor - found it hard to frame though.
Its cleanish, but not detailed.
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Its gone
It turned out there is quite a market for a T3 Caravelle. We had many enquiries and sold the car to an enthusiast.
Just hope it goes as well for them as it did for us.
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| posted on July 30th, 2008 at 10:45 AM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by joseph
Was tempted to use the cooling-off period to call off the Trade-in. There is no satisfaction from a trade-in for the looking after and maintaining
factor. Cleaned the car for the inspection and it looks and runs so well - quality feel.
Would be nice to have an appreciative buyer (but do they exist?)
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It'll end up at auction with all the other 'shitters'
Any more than 60-80K on the odo or 5 years old and dealers want them out of thier yards ASAP
Pay your debts, CxxT
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| posted on August 10th, 2008 at 11:11 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by VWCOOL
| Quote: | Originally
posted by joseph
Was tempted to use the cooling-off period to call off the Trade-in. There is no satisfaction from a trade-in for the looking after and maintaining
factor. Cleaned the car for the inspection and it looks and runs so well - quality feel.
Would be nice to have an appreciative buyer (but do they exist?)
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It'll end up at auction with all the other 'shitters'
Any more than 60-80K on the odo or 5 years old and dealers want them out of thier yards ASAP
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Surprised at your post.
Sold the vehicle privately, to an enthusiast as we hoped. There was lots of interest in it.
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