Date:         Thu, 21 May 1998 11:47:30 -0700
Reply-To:     Christine Castigliano <ccastigliano@SPRINTMAIL.COM>
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From:         Christine Castigliano <ccastigliano@SPRINTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Help for my Westy hunt
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I'm looking into two Westies, one in Vancouver BC and one in
Albuquerque.
Any mechanical types who'd be willing to check them out (for a
reasonable fee) please email me. I'd also appreciate any and all
comments on these models and their seller's claims:

The Vancouver model's an '84 with 18,500m on factory rebuilt engine.
Good interior.  165,000 miles. New shocks and tires. Roof rack and
bicycle rack for three bikes. Propane stove and freezer are in working
condition. Vehicle in very
good condition. Owner bought a sailboat and is no longer using the
vehicle. $6400 US.

The New Mexico model is a '90 camper, AC, cassette, interior immaculate,
exterior pretty good, ubiquitous dent in right rear fender, runs great,
139,000 miles, all records.  Asking $10,500....the seller writes:
"The engine has never had any major work.  The head gaskets are seeping
a
bit. I took it to a VW mechanic  expecting to do at least a
gasket/head/valve
job but the guy talked me out of any work.  Said it was ok for now. No
rust, the car has lived mostly in the southwest. The paint is not
perfect, but generally looks good (silver). Four speed. The interior is
in great shape, however, the refrig only works on electric, not gas."

thanks in advance,
christine