In message <9505100146.AA18597@atlas.nb.rockwell.com> writes: > scott.mcquilkin@dartmouth.edu wrote: > > Any personal angles/ opinions/stories/insights/leads > would also be *greatly* appreciated!! > > Anyway, I know of the basic > historical changes in design ('49, '67, etc...) and believe that the third > (late '70s) will start to be out of my price range. I'm willing to spend > between $2000-$2500, maybe more if a peach materializes. > > IMHO you can't go wrong with a post-73 camper. Just don't > buy any flavor of Vanagon or (God forbid!) a Eurovan. > > Michael Wagner > 1976 Campmobile (with a nice new white paint job!) > Bite your toungue, Campmobile-Boy! ;>. This could get ugly fast, and I'm sure Ric is pre-heating his Eurovan-powered flame thrower while you read this. I *really* don't want this to turn into a "my year brick is better than your year brick" argument, but for this price range, I think an air cooled Vanagon (or *maybe* a Westy if your're lucky) would be an excellent choice in terms of roadhandling, interior space and reliability. You also wouldn't go wrong with a well maintained '70's loaf either, of course. IMHO, the '78-79 offer a much better fuel injection system (AFC). Good Luck, Erik NSC Analog Automotive Systems Tel. (408)721-3476 Fax (408)721-8292 M/S C2611
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