That Modesto Weekender been for sale for at least 2 months and was
$5800 when first listed. I spoke to the owner back then but chose not
to drive 5 hours round-trip to visit the vehicle based on that
conversation and the fact that his phone number seemed to be linked to
at least a dozen other craigslist auto sales all listing the reason as
"do [sic] to family illness".  I like to buy from more upfront owners.

Which is why I am so happy to have recently purchased my first
vanagon, an 89 Bluestar, from a listmember who has treated it (and us)
very righteously. And this is my first post, as it happens. I believe
there's (at least one) bus or vanagon for everyone!

Cheers,
Peter