Date:         Sun, 30 Sep 2007 22:07:39 -0700
Reply-To:     BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: buying a 1986-1991 westfalia camper - help
Comments: To: Michael Morris <raindog35@sbcglobal.net>
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On 9/30/07, Michael Morris <raindog35@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
> I live in San Francisco and am finally pursuing my goal of buying a Westy.
> I want to get one with relatively low mileage and in excellent mechanical
> and body condiition. This is more important to me than price. I can spend up
> to 15k. Can someone recommned where I should look? Better to buy from a
> dealer or private party? Anybody familiar with reputable sellers in Bay
> Area?


Mike,

Don't bother with out-of-town Westies because that just adds to your
cost. There are plenty of deals to be had in the SF Bay Area. Private
parties would be the best way to get a nice one for a decent price in my
experience. Do use a reputable shop to evaluate the condition of the vehicle
ahead of time.

Anyway, you are local to me if you are in SF. Pmail me and we can discuss
this further. I can probably give you some insight about vendors and shops
that folks from out of the area know nothing about. No, I don't have a Westy
to sell you but might be able to turn you on to one or two deserving ones.

Cheers,

BenT