That sounds like a LOT of money even if it is in great shape. I purchased my
'80 Westy for $5,000 CAD / $3,400 US and "Pokey" is in really good shape
(check out www.gronski.com for more details on the van).

That said, I do think I got a bargain, I recently had her appraised at
$7,500 CAD / $5,100 US. I brought her in to a VW mechanic to hunt for an
errant gas smell recently and he wondered if it was from California it was
so clean. It has NEVER seen a winter.

I have had some minor problems (gas smell - new fuel lines which is a good
idea anyway, oil leaks - new gaskets mostly) but most of the money I'm
spending on her is to satisfy that feeling you get to customize your vehicle
and make it your own right after you buy it (extra capacity gas tank, Hella
Vision Plus headlights, external oil cooler, tachometer cluster, second
battery, oil temperature and pressure gauges).

There may be regional differences in prices between your area and mine (the
closest major US city to me is Buffalo NY). The problem with these vans is
that they become such a part of the previous owner's life that it difficult
not to let emotion do your pricing for you. If she's super clean it may be
worth spending that kind of coin, but using "Pokey" as the benchmark I think
$5,000 is more appropriate.

Thanks,
Chris Gronski
Toronto, Ontario,
'80 Westy "Pokey"

----- Original Message -----
From: "Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe" <matandded@netway.com>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, August 13, 2000 10:41 PM
Subject: 82 Westy

> Im looking at a 1982 Vanagon Westy Camper to purchase.  Ive only owned
> baywindows before, so I am venturing into new territory.  Anything in
> particular I should be aware of?  The seller is looking to get 6495,
> reasonable?  Also, its an automatic, is there anything signifigant about
> Vanagon automatics, problems etc.  THANKS!
>
> Also-  Anyone in the New England area!!::::
>
> Email me if interested in trading a Camper Van for a 1989 Ford E-150
> Hi-Top Conversion Van with all the goodies- TV/VCR/ etc. etc. Pictures
> Available!
>
> Good Road,
> Matt
>