Thanks for all the good advice I received from all those who responded to my
request for purchasing advice.

Here's all the current details:

Rather than purchase either the '77 camper or the '84 Westfalia Wolfburg, I
found an '88 Weekender in better condition, less miles on the rebuilt engine
(receipts included for all work), a stereo system with both tape and 6-pack CD
player (cost to owner about $800) for $1,000 less than the asking price of the
'84.  My wife and I both thought this was a great deal.  For $1,000, I can carry
a propane camping stove and electric cooler that works much better than the
fridge in the '84.

Bob Thompson
'88 Vanagon Weekender