Date:         Tue, 7 Jul 1998 17:32:44 -0700
Reply-To:     Otmar Ebenhoech <Otmar@EVCL.COM>
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From:         Otmar Ebenhoech <Otmar@EVCL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Stranded in the Midwest Veedubless.
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>> Listmembers,
>>
>> My wife and I would like to purchase a VW Westfalia Camper. I have found
>> though that pickings in the Midwest are slim or of rotten fruit (tr.
>> rusty). I have checked many of the resources (used car classifieds on the
>> web) and found a plethora of veedubs on the west coast. Do any listmembers
>> have experience purchasing long distance. What do you do to protect
>> yourself against frauds and lemons?
>>
>> Thanks in advance.
>>
>> -----------------------------
>> Chris R. Rowland
>> mailto:crowland@earthlink.net

There is a company (franchise?) on the west coast called Car Checkers that
will drive to the car with a van and check it out. I don't know how large
of an area they cover. Cost is about $100. I was pretty impressed by thier
service.

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 -Otmar-
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82 A3 GTI Westfalia, turning into a hybrid electric Stretch
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