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Subject:'85 Westie VS. '89 Westie
From:Wes Burk
Date:Tue, 22 Jan 2002 12:16:03 -0800

> I am about to buy one. I found a mint 1 owner '85
with a rebuilt
> replaced engine, new clutch, new tranny, new
radiator, new CV
joints,
>
> water pump and tires with 280,000 miles.
>
> Also found a mint '89 with 20,000 on a new factory
engine but
> original tranny. It has 100,000 miles but it is
$6,000 more than
> the '85. Also 1 owner.
>
> What are the differences in the models? Should I be
scared of 280K
> miles or not when everything has been replaced or
rebuilt?

I have been told "don't buy one with round headlights"
because they have the 1.9 liter and lack many
upgrades.

HELP!!!!

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