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Date:         Wed, 19 Apr 2000 13:29:38 -0700
Reply-To:     Daniel Schmitz <djs@GENE.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Daniel Schmitz <djs@GENE.COM>
Organization: Genentech, Inc.
Subject:      Thanks/Water-cooled Westfalia found...
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Thanks to all who offered advice on purchasing an '86 thru '91 Westfalia. In part due to the information gathered on this listserve, I was able to make the decision to bid on a vehicle I found on Ebay, something I ordinarily would be hesitant to do.

After much research and an element of anxiety, I finally found a deal on an '87 Westfalia. The vehicle meets all of my criteria (4 spd, full camper, excellent condition, etc.) with the only exception being that it's not white. But it does have a factory remanufactured engine with only 16K miles and a transferable warranty, and the price is well below both Blue Book and what I have seen out here in the SF Bay Area for one of these, so I'm going for it. I have pictures of all aspects of the vehicle, in addition to those posted to Ebay, and it appears to be in almost "like new" condition, at least in the interior.

The van lives in a more or less desert climate, so has no rust (just some dust). The transmission is apparently still shifting with no problem, so I may not have to worry about the 3rd/4th syncro hub failing for awhile. The completeness and condition of the vehicle and the apparent caliber of the seller, who I spoke to on the phone, prompted me to go ahead and bid on this, and I got it.

Of course, actual physical inspection could possibly turn up something adverse that might break the deal, but I don't think that's likely at this point.

Now I just need to arrange a trip to Colorado to complete the purchase and drive the camper home.

Again, thanks for all the advice. I will be putting my '82 Adventurewagen up for sale as soon as I can get it cleaned up and ready.

Dan Schmitz


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