

| Subject: | 91 Westy for sale in NY $8000 (not mine) |
| From: | Sean Solowiej |
| Date: | Tue, 26 Aug 2003 08:13:01 -0400 |
I found an ad in a local (NY) paper, checked it out, thought I'd put it out there for all. Other than test-driving his Westy, I don't know this guy and have no reason to mis-represent it. That said, I'm not perfect so here are the details and my impressions: 1991 White Vanagon Westfalia, $8000, by original owner Kurt 914-949-2605. 125k miles, odometer still working. Has all the '91 goodies: 14" alloys with newish tires, pwr windows (working), pwr mirrors, a/c (said to work, did not test), factory radio with cassette. Cruise control on the signal levers (didn't test it). Antenna is broken off, there are blotches of touch-up paint all over this thing, the undercarriage body seams are rusting, not badly yet but rust is there, also under a couple of window seals. A paint job would keep it under for a while. It started fine and ran strong. I saw no signs of head or even oil leakage. It cranked a bit longer before re-starting hot. Kurt says the engine was replaced approximately 20k ago with a factory rebuilt longblock smuggled in from Germany. I'm inclined to believe him. The shocks are super soft and need replacing, though I'd drive it cross-country as it is. The brakes, however, are also soft and go nearly to the floor before grabbing much. Count on brake work. The clutch (yes, it's a 4-speed) also happens right down at the floor. It was strong enough on an uphill start, so maybe just adjustment (isn't this hydraulic?), but I bet it needs a new clutch soon. The grey tent had one big tear in it that's been duct-taped. Both tables are there, and the stove really has never been used. Still has plastic coating on the inside cover. The upholstery looks ok to me, but overall the interior is well used and could use some big cleaning. (Mine looks like that too...) I offered him $4000 for it, not because he should sell it for that little but because that's the most I could possibly have paid. Somebody should buy it. It's white. I have 4 pics to send if somebody can explain to me how to get them in the group's file area. Otherwise I can email them around. But be warned: my impression from these pictures was better than the impression I had from the van up close. Sean
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