Date:         Wed, 3 Sep 2008 17:39:47 -0700
Reply-To:     Shawn Wright <vwdiesels@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Shawn Wright <vwdiesels@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Buying a '97 EV Camper - advice?
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No, not me, my parents...

They are looking seriously at a '97 CDN model EV Winnebago with the VR6.
It has ~110k kms (~70k miles) and in good shape, except for: one O2
sensor may need replacement, and an emissions air pump and valve, which
the dealer quoted $1300 to replace. It appears even at BD, the pump is
>$400. Being a diesel person, I know nothing of this part, except it appears
to be common to many of the '97+ gas engines, even the 2.0L. Is it worth
trying a used one?

I am going to see the van at the dealer lot on Friday, so any advice on what
to look for is appreciated. I know little of the EVs aside from a bit of reading
over the years.

Asking price is $29k CDN, but there are so few on the market, it's hard to
know if this is fair or not...

Thanks.

Shawn Wright
http://members.shaw.ca/vwdiesels
'88 Westy 1.6TD 5 speed
'85 Jetta Diesel 1.6NA