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I can comment on the price a little bit. I know of an 82 westy here in Minnesota that sold for $4500 with much higher miles, maybe 150k. And an 87 westy with 88k miles was offered for $8000. I wanted to buy it, but thought the guy was crazy. He claimed later to have sold it for that amount. So, $5000 doesn't seem rediculous. I think that prices in the upper Midwest may be high for exactly the reason you state--there aren't too many around. I paid $4700 for an 86 Vanagon (not westy, not gl, not nothin') with 90k-- it had NO rust and I had it inspected by a mechanic. Sometimes I think it was a good deal, sometimes I think I paid too much . Don't buy without inspection--WAY too many things could be lurking in there. Are there reciepts for this new engine? If you really want a camper, you may have to travel. But you might meet some nice list folks in your search. Doug Demarest Minneapolis, MN |
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