Date:         Mon, 2 Apr 2001 12:51:58 EDT
Reply-To:     OuiSki1@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Scott Kraning <OuiSki1@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Advice on upgrading 88 Westy
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Hello Listees-

This is one of those "I'm riding the fence and I can't decide which way to
fall" questions - maybe some of you have been in a similar quandary...

I'm currently driving my third Westy, a blue/blue 88GL automatic, a/c, pretty
standard, about an "A-" condition-wise. We love Westfalias, and hope to
always have one. I bought it about 2 years ago for $8000, and it's paid for
itself many times over in    not only recreational value, but also utility
use. I've invested a couple thousand in repairs and upgrades(a/c, tires, S&S
exhaust, window tint, etc., etc.) and with the normal leaks (oil, coolant)
I'm sure more major engine work is on the horizon, but that's to be expected.
So - do I just deep the old girl, do the overhaul and be happy with what I've
got, OR put it up for sale and look for an upgrade? I'm on a bit of a budget,
so my dreams are simple: '89-91, power locks, power widows, 4-speed (a carrat
or wolfy package would be REALLY nice...a SYNCHRO  would just be plain showy
here in SC so that's out). I hope I'm not wasting list space here, but I
would definitely appreciate hearing some other thoughts and opinions.

Thanks...

Scott K.
Greenville, SC