The best thing you can do if you are going to shell out more than 1500 dollars for the van is to spend 50 dollars and have it checked over by a reliable VW mechanic - things to look for: ball joints, brakes; compression and exhaust system (including exhaust manifolds which are not cheap)- if any one of these components is faulty then you should consider a) going for a lower price based on what it would cost to replace and b) walk away if you don't feel comfortable about the deal. You can be the judge of the body by running a magnet through the fender areas (bondo is not steel). If the seats look really ragged then you know that any suspension problems will probably have to be addressed soon: why? seats and the interior are good indicators of a) how much mileage is really on the van and b) how well the owner looked after it. DC
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