Date: Sat, 16 Mar 2002 23:18:40 -0800
Reply-To: hanskosten <hanskosten@EMAIL.MSN.COM>
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From: hanskosten <hanskosten@EMAIL.MSN.COM>
Subject: Re: 91 Westy Purchase Possibility
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The price seems right, I paid well over $ 15,000 for mine four month ago,
80,000 miles. Was in an excellent condidion, nothing wobbling, no single
scratch or dent, no rust, everything works except the fridge on propane; but
I probably hav'nt tinkered long enough with it. My van came with the bra,
hitch, internal bike bracket, extra floor mats, sheep skins (the real ones)
that were not there to hide anything, upholstry is spotless, and most
important of all, it has the black plastic skirt all around. I believe that
was only available for three years on the passenger van and they are almost
impossible to get. Engine had no head problems (yet), auto-trans perfect and
right in the groove at 4200 rpm and 75 miles per hour; have a problem
holding it back on a long flat road like I-5 between Bakersfield and San
Francisco because if I don't pay attention it will go to 82 mph. Only
problem is only 14.6 mpg, probably because of the high speed that I drive on
my regular long distance runs.
So I think for around $12,000 you should not mind a few imperfections and
some mechanics work to bring it in good shape. '91 Westy's in good and
original condition are rare as I can tell from my searches to find one. Good
Luck!
Hans
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dale Goodvin" <dgoodvin@YAHOO.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2002 4:13 PM
Subject: 91 Westy Purchase Possibility
> Hi All,
>
> Looked at a 91 Westy today. Body is in pretty good condition, with one
spot of
> rust about the size of a half-dollar plus a few scratches (needs
> washing/waxing).
>
> Interior very clean, including appliances and upholstery.
>
> Drove very well, including on the freeway. Idled perfectly.
>
> Pop up top looked good, with a new seal, excellent canvas and screen.
>
> Driver's seat R. arm rest was wobbly.
>
> Current owner has used the cooking stove on propane and the fridge with
> electrical hookups (but not with propane). He said he tried fussing with
it
> but didn't get it to run. It looked new and I doubt that it won't really
start
> if tinkered with correctly.
>
> --Color: maroon
> --Miles: 89,000
> --AT, AC, Unworking power windows, power steering/brakes
> --Nice pioneer stereo, with CD
> --Owner thinks there might be a problem with the alternator, as he had to
> charge the battery this morning (he drives it very little: no time!!)
>
> He's asking $12,000 but I'm sure he will go down in price. I'm going to
pick
> it up at his house on Saturday morning and take it to a mechanic on Monday
for
> a buyers inspection.
>
> He really didn't try to build the camper up any; was actually a bit
apologetic
> about the shape it was in: "not so bad considering the fact that it has
> lots of miles on it" kind of talk.
>
> Opinions??
>
> Is there anything specific I should ask the mechanic to check?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dale
>
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