Hi Dave, It sounds like you know what you want, so why settle for an 83, which is either the best-of-the-worst (first half year of production, air-cooled) or the worst-of-the-best (second half of the year is watercooled)? Now that said the 83.5's worst flaw may have been its improperly sealed factory motor, so if you're on a replacement you may be in better shape. Still, I see a marked difference in the amenities that my late model van gives me (a/c, power steering, nicer interior) so I stuck to my guns and waited until what I want came along. Which is, of course, easier to do in California than Pittsburgh. At any rate, an 83 full westy with replacement motor where I live might fetch $5000 in damn near great condition. You live in the rust belt, and if it's a rustbucket it's probably not even worth your time, unless you're really into body repair. Just my opinion, Peter On Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 12:44 PM, Peters, David Gerard <dgp6@pitt.edu>wrote: > Hi All > > Just discovered this list. Excellent stuff!! > > I am a newby to Vanagons. Being a Brit I have owned Land Rovers and > unreliable English sports cars (all rough). > > I am now living in Pittsburgh and have been looking endlessly for a Westy > nearby. I was hoping for a late model full camper with a 2.1 engine but > have seen a 1983 model nearby. It is described as being in good condition > and has had replacement engine and clutch although neither went in recently > (50k miles ago). > > Can anybody advise as to a sensible price range? What should I be looking > out for when I view it? > > Thanks > > Dave |
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