Date:         Thu, 14 May 1998 00:24:40 EDT
Reply-To:     JordanVw <JordanVw@AOL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         JordanVw <JordanVw@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Newbie
Comments: To: DChec@aol.com, Vanagon@VANAGON.COM
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In a message dated 98-05-14 00:18:20 EDT, DChec@AOL.COM writes:

<< As stated, I am new to the world of Vanagons and I seek advice.  I recently
 stumbled on what may be the coolest mode of transport ever.  It is an 82
 Vanagon.  The owner wants $2000.00 for it.  Does that seem a fair price?  It
 has all the amenities, heater, air conditioner, fridge, stove, sink, poptop.
 It drove rather good and has little rust.  I believe that it is a Wolfberg
 West Edition if that means anything.  Like  I said, I am new to this and any
 help would be appreciated. >>

$2000 seems ok for a '82 (Westfalia Camper , i presume, since you said it was
a poptop)
beware of the aircooled vans that had air conditioning...the A/C is quite a
strain on the aircooled motor..  does it leak/burn oil?  have good
compression?
also, there was no such thing as the Wolfsburg Edition in '82.  the previous
owner must have just added the little badges, himself.  the Wolfsburg edition
didnt come out 'till '84.

good luck,
chris