Date:         Sun, 4 Feb 1996 09:04:11 -0500
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Gcarlen@aol.com
Subject:      Re: bus-buying questions-please answer

In a message dated 96-02-02 21:12:23 EST, you write:

>	That's about it.  If I discover any more problems, I'll let you
>	know.  I'd really appreciate any and all responses as this is a
>	big thing for me.....
>
>

Sean,

As I am a late model bus owner (85 Vanagon) I can't really answer any of your
specific questions.  However, they all sound very minor.  The big things to
check are engine compression and oil pressure.  If this is a big investment,
you may want to consider hiring a mechanic to perform an inspection before
you buy.  I have served as a maintenance officer in the Army National Guard
for over 10 years now and I still hire an independant mechanic to inspect
before I buy.  He usually can catch things I might overlook because I'm too
enamored with the idea of a new toy, don't have the tools, time, etc...  It's
usually a very worth while $50-100 spent.  Good luck!

-Gregg
85 Westy, 76 Goldwing, 51 Plymouth, 75 Mercedes