Hello to the old timers (like me) and to those who have joined since I left
the list!

After selling my '84 Westy back in 2005 and purchasing a '97 EVC that I sold
last year, I'm thinking about purchasing a late model Vanagon Westy.  The
'84 was a poor driver (not to mention three engine replacements), and the
EVC was a poor camper compared to the Westy, and a money pit to boot.

I checked the "articles" section of Vanagon.com and found that Jim Davis'
Model Year Summaries are "not available:"
http://www.vanagon.com/info/years/full-campers.htm

Maybe someone can fix this.  The main reasons I sold the '84 were it had no
power steering along small brakes and tires.  I would only consider an '86
or newer into which I would put a Subaru engine.  I'll never put up with a
waterboxer again!

It would be helpful if I could find out what features were added as the
Vanagon Westy went through its lifecycle.

Thanks for any info!

Stuart MacMillan

Former owner of a '68 Westy I converted to a high top, an '84 Westy, and a
'97 EVC

Now vanless in Seattle