I'm in the market for a used Vanagon, which will be my first, and I have a couple of questions for you seasoned veterans: 1) I can spend $5000 including tax. Do you think I'll be able to find a van that feels new to me, is an '86 or newer, and has <100 K miles? 2) Would it be better to buy one with a rebuilt engine or at least the heads redone, assuming that it usually needs to be done somewhere around 100.000 miles? Or if it has had this work done is it a sign the little pup has been driven too hot and other things will go wrong? 3) I heard there is no "Idiots Guide" for the Vanagon-is this true? I had one for a Rabbit and for a Toyota truck and I saved myself big bucks with the easy instructions. 4) Lastly, does anyone have Vanagon to sell me that is within a couple hours of Seattle? Thanks!!
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