Date: Wed, 3 Aug 2005 10:21:04 -0400
Reply-To: Kenneth Wilford <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
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From: Kenneth Wilford <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: Advice on potential trade of Eurovan for Vanagon
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Why would you want to do this? The Eurovan is a much better vehicle
than the aircooled Vanagon (sorry A/C folks but it is true). Much more
power and reliability even at over 200k miles. In the winter you have
heat and in the summer you have air conditioning. The air cooled motor
is a horror show compared to the 5-cylinder. If you want a Vanagon
westy wait for a 86-91 watercooled version. Motor would be much more
reliable than the air cooled version (IMHO).
Thanks,
Ken Wilford
John 3:16
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-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
Of Franklin Wood
Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2005 6:43 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Advice on potential trade of Eurovan for Vanagon
I am considering trading my 1993 Eurovan MV for a 1981 Vanagon Westy
Camper. I could use some advice even if it is not in my favor.
Here is the Westy's synopsis: ($1800) Automatic, runs well,good tires,
propane stove and fridge(both work), water pump for sink(works),quartz
headlights. Windshield has had crack for years & the plastic receptacle
surround for water filler/city water/AC electric connection is broken
but they are still functional. Small oil leak from left head. Engine
rebuilt 3000-5000 miles ago. 18-19 MPG
Here is the Eurovan's synopsis: Light Blue 1993 Eurovan MV, 5 spd
manual, 5 cyl, 2.5 L, gets 20 city and 24 highway, 210,000 miles, dual
air conditioning which works well, seats 7 with 2 in front, 2 in center
facing rear and 3 in back facing forward. Back seat pulls out to
comfortable queen size bed, pullout table, there is a shelf behind rear
seat with 2 cabinets on each side, tires are 15" Michelin in rear and
two all season soft tires in front for more comfortable ride. Replaced
in the last 5000 miles: spark plug wires, tune up with new bosch spark
plugs, distributor cap, rotor, OEM Bosch fuel filter, air filter, OEM
muffler, oil filter and front rotors. I was told that I needed a new
starter, so I bought it but the problem has gone away. I still have the
starter and can install it or give it over to the next owner. I am about
to get an oil change.There is no curtains, pop-top or cruise control.
Everything else works. The interior is in good condition and the
exterior is also except for the dent in the rear hatch. It does not
affect the opening or closing of the hatch. The dent was there when I
bought it, so I hadn't gotten the chance to get it fixed.
Questions: Is the oil leak from the left head a big expense? How about
the plastic receptacle surround expense?
Any advice on this trade would be great. If anyone knows where else I
could consider a trade or good deal on a Westy, that would be alright by
me.
Franklin in Seattle
93 EV
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