Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2012 18:37:13 +0000
Reply-To: J Stewart <fonman4277@COMCAST.NET>
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From: J Stewart <fonman4277@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: FS: Pricy 2WD Westy on VA CL
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Although I should add, very nice looking Westy, and if all that work has been done by a shop, they have dropped a chunk of change into it! Jeff Stewart ----- Original Message -----
> Not mine. I did not even know this one was in the area and it has been
> for sale on Samba for a couple of weeks. Looks like buyers might not
> be beating the door down, but it's probably a better deal (relatively
> speaking) than Jeff's favorite aircooled Westy. For that price I'd
> want it to be closer to "perfect" condition than this.
> http://richmond.craigslist.org/cto/2900378668.html
> 1990 VW Vanagon Westfalia Camper - $16000 (Mechanicsville, VA.)
> Date: 2012-03-13, 3:49PM EDT
> Reply to: sgxj7-2900378668@sale.craigslist.org [Errors when replying
> to ads?]
> 1990 Westy in very good condition. 138K miles on original engine.
> Automatic, power windows, a/c.
> Runs great, rides luxuriously, and looks sharp. It comes with new
> reinforced tires and Belstein shocks that make it ride and handle like
> new. The engine and transmission run flawlessly, and has no fluid
> leaks. The exterior and interior look very nice and draws lots of
> attention when on the road, and the camping and interior equipment
> work as they should.
> I made sure our Westy is very reliable for long distance family trips
> by performing the following work to it during the past couple of years
> (about $8,000 worth of work, records available):
> New Fuel Tank & Fuel Sending Unit
> New Fuel Pump & Fuel Filter & Hoses
> New Drive Belts (all)
> New Spark Plugs, Cap & Rotor, Ignition Cables, & Air Filter
> New Water Pump & Thermostat
> Many new coolant Hoses & Seals (I replaced any that looked
> questionable)
> Flushed the auto transmission fluid and replaced the ATF screen
> New Power Window Motors (left & Right)
> New Fresh Air Blower & Switch
> New Tires (all 4)
> New Belstein Shocks (all 4)
> New Rear Wheel Bearings
> New Batteries (main & auxiliary)
> New a/c Compressor
> New Fresh Water Pump from Go Westy
> New Sony Stereo
> New salon Carpet
> The following are additional items:
> Rear facing jump seat
> Overhead 11" Sony DVD/TV
> Reading spot lights
> Extra cup holders
> Power Inverter
> Power Converter
> The following are the negative items:
> The pop top canvas has tears and is due for replacement. It has cruise
> control, but it doesn't work, the paint job is OK but is not the best,
> and there is minor rust near one left seam.
> Although this Westy is in a very nice shape, remember that it is over
> 20 years old, it is not perfect, and has the normal ware and tare for
> its age.
> E-mail me if you have questions, or want to see more photos. Serious
> inquiries only please.
> Location: Mechanicsville, VA.
> it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial
> interests
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