Hmm, I'd offer half that and meet in the middle. That engine will have little or no core value. Figure $3000+ for a new engine or conversion, $1000 for a transmission soon if not immediately, $500 for tires, $100 for shocks, $500 for brakes, $80 for a rear heater core, and $400 for new upper control arm bushings and an alignment ($175 if you do it yourself). These are the items that will likely soon need replacing. So, for about $6500 or less you could have a basically new '84 Westy, not a bad deal (they sold for about $17,000 new), even for $7000 if you pay his asking price. But since you can't really test out the running gear, don't pay his asking price, running out of oil indicates a likely history of poor maintenance. Also, if you buy a used engine you could probably cut $2000 off that cost. Hmm, for under $5000 I might consider doing this! Let us know what you do. -- Stuart MacMillan Manager, Case Program 800-909-8244 ext. 8208 Fax: 206-269-6360 Getting your share of the Net yet? http://cobaltgroup.com http://UsedEquipNet.com |
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