Hi Jeff,
lol.
Additional comments ? ....
sounds like it's almost a done deal.

again, I would say add up some #'s on what it needs,
tactfully educate the seller about it and make a reasonable offer.
I've saved hundreds in just a sentence or two doing that ..

here's another tip about 'price' ...
and believe me, I do not harangue people are try hard to talk them down, I
just think the price is highish for what it probably needs.
.........generally .....if people know they have a sale, and the van is gone
and the whole thing is a clean deal...
they'll easily accept 80 % of asking price.  'usually.'

I have a strong feeling some shops would talk to you about a whole new
engine ..
or an expensive head job .  I don't believe it's even had the compression
tested.  I can just about tell you what it is from here, psychically.  No
kidding.

but enjoy your new ride if you get it !
and I hope it works out quite well !

Scott
turbovans

----- Original Message -----
From: "J Stewart" <fonman4277@COMCAST.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, June 25, 2010 6:39 PM
Subject: Opinions-Pics of the Westy

> OK, again, much thanks to ALL who have replied, but I do need to say that
> I am NOT a newbie to Vanagons and their special needs. I've had two, plus
> 8 air cooled buses.I know this is a vehicle that some days I will wish I
> had never seen. That said, here is a link to pics of the Vanagon I am most
> likely going to buy tomorrow...
> http://picasaweb.google.com/veedubguy84/MyPictures#5486888520249705282
>
> Again, any additional comments welcome! Thanks, everyone. Jeff
>
>
>
> Jeff Stewart