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Subject:FS: '90 GL
From:Alex Roth
Date:Tue, 19 Mar 2002 22:21:23 -0800

FS: 1990 Vanagon GL, 226k miles, 4 spd, AC, PS, CC, PW, White, $2500
Car is in Redwood City, CA.
No leaks anywhere, compression about 110psi on all four cylinders.
Passed smog easily last July.
Drives very straight, no unusual noises.
Body is B-/C+, one unmatched valence panel, could use new paint.
Upholstery has usual wear and could be cleaned.
No middle seat or rear headrests, I gave them away.
Five OEM alloy wheels with Michelin MXTs, new about 12-15k miles ago.
New sway bars front and rear = much less body roll, better handling and more
stable in cross winds, but less traction on uneven dirt surfaces.
Cross-drilled rotors w/ stainless braided lines up front.  The brakes stop
fast, quiet and do not fade.  Street Bilsteins all around.

I know of three possible improvements needed:
1. The clutch judders after about 10 minutes of stop & go traffic, could use
a new clutch, not been a problem for me.
2. The starter may be on its way, takes a second try sometimes in cold
weather.
3. Blaupunct Miami (w/in-dash CD) loses all power intermittently, could be
the radio, could be the power lead is loose.

Everything else works fine.

I like this car a lot; it has served me well, especially for biking and
camping and commuting.  I would keep it but for a place to park it.  High
miles discount a higher price.
Email me direct at:   at_roth@att.net   with any questions.

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