You didn't say what state you might move to, but in addition to there being far fewer Westies on the market outside the left coast, they are a lot more expensive (though Californians might not want to believe that).  You know, more supply means it's easier to push for a lower price.  When I bought mine, in New Jersey, there was pretty much nothing to choose from.  One in South Jersey.  One in Virginia (now mine).  One in Rhode Island.  I almost went as far as Wisconsin to look at one.  I paid $10K for mine - an '89 with about 130K on it.

Joy

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Joy Hecht
and Matilda, 1989 Burgundy Vanagon

For musings about life and the vanadventures:
http://users.rcn.com/jhecht/gypsy

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