Date:         Wed, 25 Apr 2001 14:29:44 EDT
Reply-To:     ThingGuy@aol.com
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Steve Lashley <ThingGuy@aol.com>
Subject:      Re: 74 Westy Advise.
Comments: To: CTONLINE@webtv.net
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In a message dated 4/25/01 6:34:11 AM, CTONLINE@webtv.net writes:

<< To the noble heads of the list,

I have an opportunity to purchase an 74 Westy, automatic, with 32.000
original miles on it. >>

The price sounds very good to me.  I saw a similar condition Westy at the
Auburn Hills show last year and they were asking $15K.

Even though it has very low miles on it, potential repair costs could add up
significantly.  And would you really be happy with an automatic?

I wouldn't sell my '74 Westy for that low of price and I have over 175,000
miles on it.

I only paid $500 for it 11 years ago, but with tires, brakes, shocks, canvas,
rebuilt engine, new carbs, new ignition and other general maintenance, I've
spent quite a bit on it since.

Steve Lashley
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