Let's make sure this horse is good and dead...

Here's my recommendation - '89-'91 with the heads already replaced in the last 25k or less.  Excellent body and meticulously maintained.

It's like they're a dime a dozen!

Grant
'89 Westy 'Icebox'

----- Original Message -----
From: Jean-Pierre Le Cruguel <lecruguel@EPID.JGH.MCGILL.CA>
Date:         Wed, 8 Oct 2003 14:49:06 -0400
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject:      Model/year recommandation

> Hi all,
>
> I know this is a very wide question (and is asked often).
>
> I have been thinking of a Westy (2nd generation) as a daily driver (I
> cannot afford/park/maintain 2 cars).
> I do not drive a lot. I live in town. I commute using a 50cc scooter now
> and use my car/public transport for during the winter.
> I want to use the westy to travel around during summer, and to go
> camping during weekends.
> I would like to use it as a daily driver to keep things easier. I do not
> know yet for sure.
>
> I live in Montreal (Quebec),  we get a lot of snow and rust is a major
> problem, even if I try to prevent it. My car stays in the street. And
> they tend to rust quickly.
> The only thing I can do about that is: I could chose to store it and
> rent a car (we have a decent coop to rent cars at a decent price, even
> for small distances/time) for the 4 winter months. It'd be cheaper than
> keeping a winter-beater I think.
> I need my car a couple of times a week (unless I use it commute: 5 miles
> each way)
>
> My question is: what years/motor would you recommand?
> I am thinking of ruling out the diesel (not worth to me). I do not drive
> a lot, so cost is not a pb. But diesel engines keep going, so that's a
> good point.
> I think more of usability (more troubles in winter? power)
>
> Syncro would be nice, but I think it is too expensive to deal with. I
> love the driving of my passat syncro. But I think my money would be
> better spent on other option for the west.
>
> I read a bit about it. Air vs watercooled. etc. I heard of the Subaru
> replacements too.
> What would be your choice, if you had to do it again? People with severe
> winter usage are very wellcome to answer.
> Most Westies goes around 10,000$US here in Canada. +/2 or 3000$. Which
> is in my budget. But I think you pay for what you get for, so I won't
> mind investing a bit more.
> I have seen some Eurovan starting at around $15,000. Most of the time
> with the original engine, while you often get a redone one with allmost
> similar priced vanagons. Is that worth to try to go with the third
> generation?
>
> JP

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