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Welcome to our auction!
Reminder: This auction ends on Tuesday, October 14th!
Our Environmental Commitment…
We are committed to creating a healthy and clean environment, and we believe that buying a highly fuel-efficient VW Rialta or Eurovan is part of the solution. When your travel intention is to get out to see and appreciate this breath-taking country while creating enduring memories with your family, then you can sleep well at night knowing that we’re going to give something back to both you and nature: WE ARE NOW PLEDGING TO PURCHASE 12,000 LBS OF CARBON OFFSETS IN YOUR NAME – enough to offset over one year of regular driving in your RV. TerraPass offsets are verified to the highest standards to ensure that your purchase makes a difference in the fight against global warming and climate change.
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About this Vehicle…
This 1997 VW Eurovan camper is in very good condition with just over 75 Thousand Miles. It has the standard two burner stove, 2 cubic foot refrigerator, and small sink as well as a spray nozzle at the back to wash off those sandy feet after a day at the beach. You can carry 6 passengers and sleep 4, two up and two down. But if you don’t want to take Aunt Millie along on the camping trip just remove the center bench seat and presto-chango you have LOTS of leg room. There are two tables that set up inside for those rainy day card games and meals. There are reading lights and if it gets a bit chilly don’t worry because there is a thermostat operated propane heater to keep you toasty.
So take a good look at this beautiful vehicle via our detailed pictures. Imagine the places you can go and the sights you’ve never seen. This RV will take you there in style. It’s mechanically sound, has had a full inspection and oil change. We even throw in a tank of gas so there’re no required pit-stops before hitting the highway. The hardest part is deciding where to go. Now that’s a way to have a vacation!
Who says now is a bad time to take a driving vacation?? Sure, gas prices are high, but with the fuel efficient Eurovan (17-20MPGs) it's still one of the most cost effective means of travel out there. So why not make some lasting family memories by becoming an explorer of your own backyard in a compact, efficient, and incredibly comfortable camper? Now is the perfect time for a colorful fall get-a-way!
Camper Specifics…
Seating Comfort
· Two full-swiveling front captain seats with adjustable armrests
· Three-person rear bench
· Two-person center bench that faces forward or rearward
Dimensions Camper
· 74"x43" bed for two in the pop-up roof
· Rear bench unfolds in to a second 84"x43" bed
· Length 17'
· Exterior height 6'5"
· Exterior width 6'3"
· Interior height 7' with top up
· Interior width 5'5"
· Curb weight (lbs.) 5,106 (97-03)
· Wheelbase 115"
Storage Areas
· Wardrobe closet with sliding door access-37" tall, 28" wide, 15" deep
· 15 cu. ft. of enclosed cabinet space (including wardrobe)
· 20 cu. ft. of storage behind and under the rear bench
· Driver and passenger door storage pockets
· Netted storage pockets in rear hatch area
· Silverware drawer
· Center and rear benches are removable without tools
Camping Supplies
· Front seats swivel 360 degrees
· AC/DC/LP gas refrigerator (2 cu. ft.)
· Two-burner LP gas stove with stainless steel splatter shield
· Stainless steel sink and counter top
· Dining/utility tables
· AC-to DC power converter with coach battery charger
· Two 110-volt outlets, two 12-volt outlets
· LED monitor panel for water tanks, LP gas and coach battery
· Fluorescent lights over gallery and lower bed
· Incandescent light for upper bed
· Driver-side tip-out screened window
· Passenger-side sliding screened window
· Room darkening, pleated blinds for side windows
· Privacy curtains for front cab and rear hatch windows
· Tip-out roof vent
· Auxiliary water sprayer at rear hatch
· Marine grade vinyl flooring rear of driver's cab
Automotive Equipment
· In-dash air conditioning (CFC-free)
· Front and rear heating systems
· Power front windows with one-touch-down feature
· Power door locks (including side door and rear hatch)
· Cruise control with resume
· Cassette player/stereo with six speakers
· Intermittent windshield wipers
· Beverage holders
· Interior lighting, front cab area and side entrance
· Power outside mirrors with electric defrost feature
· Rear hatch wiper and defroster
Technical Information
· 2.8-liter, 6-cylinder VR6 engine
o Peak horsepower: 140 @ 4,500 RPM
o Peak Ft/lb. torque: 177 @ 3,200 RPM
o Towing capacity: max. 4,400 lb. braked trailer
o 4-wheel disk anti-lock braking system
o Daytime running lights
· Front-wheel drive
· Fully independent suspension, front and rear
· 4-speed automatic transmission
· Low-speed Traction Control System
· New engine and transmission mounts (3)
· Additional engine compartment sound deadeners
· Additional interior sound-deadening measures
· Increased torsion and longitudinal body rigidity
· Reinforced floor panels, B and C pillars
· Height-adjustable head restraints for each passenger
· Side impact beams in front doors and sliding door
· Child safety lock for sliding door
· LP gas and carbon monoxide detectors
· 22mpg highway, 17mpg city
· Front-wheel drive with 15" or 16" all-season tires
· Power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering
· Fully independent suspension, front and rear
· Power-assisted brakes with load sensor
· Five-speed manual transmission
· Standard four-speed automatic transmission
· Four-wheel anti-lock braking system
Safety Features
· Dual airbags.
· Height-adjustable three-point belts for front seats
· Height-adjustable head restraints for each passenger
· Energy-absorbing steel frame with additional deformation element
· Energy-absorbing steel body panels welded to a steel "safety cage"
· Side impact beams in front doors and sliding side door
· Dual diagonal braking circuits with Load-sensitive Braking System
· High-mounted brake light
· Child safety lock for sliding side door
· Shift Lock III (automatic transmission)
· Safety fuel tank
· LP gas and Carbon Monoxide detectors
· Ground Fault Interrupt (GFI) protection on 110-volt outlets
Storage Tanks
· 21.1-gallon gasoline tank
· 12-gallon fresh water tank
· 8-gallon "gray" water tank
· 5.9-gallon LP gas tank
Vehicle Condition…
This unit has just a few imperfections. There’s a quarter size tear in the back of the front passenger seat upholstery, two penny sized wear spots on the flooring in front of the side door, a couple of scratches on the kitchenette cover, and a very small (you can hardly see it) ding on the outside of the driver’s door. Other than these minor imperfections, it looks beautiful and runs great!
Additional Photos...
To view more photos of this Eurovan please go to:
http://picasaweb.google.com/originalmiles/1997EVC75kOR#
No Eurovan Near You???
So what! Travel is the reason you’re buying one of these babies anyway, so what better way to start your adventure than to fly to one of our locations (this one's in Oregon) to pick yours up? Of course, you can always have it shipped to your door. It’s that easy.
We know there’s a lot of old school folks out there that are hesitant about buying online and even more so in an online auction arena. Well, the fact that you’ve found us online means you have a computer. Remember when you first got that new fangled contraption? (I do. I also remember when I eventually found out that you can’t fix it by slapping it on the side or the top like an old television).
Buying vehicles online is the best way to go, as you have the best selection available to you at the price you want to pay. Please check out all the information we have gathered for you in this auction. We have NEVER had anyone purchase a Rialta or Eurovan sight unseen that didn’t love it when they picked it up (or had it delivered) – just read our feedback! These are the best small RVs ever made. (You'll know if a better one comes along, because we’ll be selling it!)
So let us help you through your dream of purchasing a Rialta. It really is just a click away so...
Ask Questions...
Bid like the wind...
Throw off the gray water lines...
Drive away from the safe covered parking...
Catch the trade winds in your roof air vents.
Explore.
Dream.
Discover.
– V.W. Twain
An Important Bidding Tip…
During almost every auction, we get emails from the second or third bidder asking us to contact them if the sale doesn't work out with the winner. They are ready to buy it. Sometimes even offering more. What happens? They get outbid in the last minute. Even during the last few seconds. It’s called sniping. Some folks wait until the last second to bid, or use programs to sneak that last bid in. WE don’t mind, but it sure upsets the second and third bidders. So, if you want to avoid this, put in your highest bid early or at least in the last 5 minutes. Then you can see where you really stand. Yes, good Rialtas are hard to come by, and summer is just around the corner… so get your bids in early:) We hope this helps...
Please Read: eBay is not a perfect machine. We have recently had potential buyers that have had trouble putting their bids in during the last hour. If you experience any problems bidding, please email us to receive an emergency Luveedub hotline so that we may help you through the process. We recommend putting in at least one bid prior to the end of auction to know that you won’t have any problems during the final, hectic hours of the auction.
Purchasing a Vehicle Online Can Feel SCARY!!!!
We know this. We've done it ourselves. You're wondering what's wrong with the vehicle and what's right? Why is the sale price thousands of dollars less than what a dealer charges? Lots of questions we're not afraid to answer. First, we just sell VW Campers. We know exactly what to look for in a camper and we know what we're doing as we check them out. Check out our feedback and look at our auctions. What do you think the difference is between our VW campers and the others you see here on eBay? Every once in a while, some used car dealer will happen upon one, and flip it up here on eBay. Maybe it's a nice van, but maybe it's not. It could be one that we have passed on. Do they know the camper or do they just know they can make money on the camper? Did they run a VAG Com (diagnostic) on it? Did they check the transmission properly? How many of these have they sold? Ask them. Well, we have sold hundreds of VW Campers in the last few years. There are a lot of things to look for when picking out one of these great campers, and we know what they are. Another thing we can assure you that we do (that even the proudest 'for sale by owners' rarely do) is to get it inspected by the right shop, and then to have EVERYTHING fixed that isn't right. And if it's not right, we say so. And, if you find something that our pros have missed, or that we have missed, we don't leave you hanging. We are reasonable people. We help to assess and fix the problem should there be one. So we ask for your business and your trust. Remember, we don't just sell VW Campers, we own them, drive them every day, and we love them.
Importing to Canada
If you’re considering importing this vehicle to Canada, please read about the process here. It's very easy to do:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/importation/menu.htm
Good luck in your search for the perfect camper, and always remember to Enjoy the Journey!
~The Folks at LuVeeDub
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Terms of Sale
The winning bidder must contact me after the auction ends to make payment arrangements. A $1000 non-refundable deposit is due within 48 hours of the end of auction via pay pal. The remaining balance is due within (7) days. The remaining payment may be made by a Wire Transfer (Bank to Bank). Funds will be verified before vehicle and title are released. Please arrange financing prior to bidding. Buyer is responsible for pick up/shipping if unless otherwise noted. Vehicle must be picked up within (14) days after the auction ends unless other arrangements have been made. Please email me with any questions. I reserve the right to end this auction if the vehicle has been sold locally and is no longer for sale. If you cannot agree to the terms of this sale, please do not bid.
Optional Fees
To cover our extra expenses and time, if you need us to overnight you any documents pertaining to your vehicle, we will charge the following fees:
US - $50
Canada - $100
We will hold your vehicle, as long as full payment is received in accordance with our terms of sale, for up to 28 days. After 14 days a $20.00 per day storage fee will apply. After 60 days you relinquish the vehicle and all monies received by us.
SOLD AS IS - NO WARRANTY
This vehicle is being sold as is, where is, with no warranty expressed or implied. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, ask all questions about the vehicle before the auction ends, and to have satisfied themselves as to the condition and value of the vehicle, and to bid based solely upon that judgment. We will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Our descriptions are based on our inspections of the vehicle. Descriptions of cosmetic condition are based on our opinion of what we see may differ from your opinion. We have worked with many vehicles and base our comments on comparison. A vehicle that is described as "Mint", "Excellent", "Perfect", etc, is described that way based on similar vehicles of that age and mileage. No used car is 100% perfect, no matter how well it was cared for. Remember that small blemishes or issues may exist that we have not noted (but we are pretty thorough). We also may not mention a cosmetic flaw that is clearly visible in the pictures. Please look at all of the pictures carefully, as they are part of the vehicle's description. Also keep in mind we are very picky, we know these vehicles very well and do our best to deliver what we describe to/for you.
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Whew... that wasn't so bad was it? Have you ever read the stuff on the bottom of a contest entry form? And that's for free stuff!!!
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