I did both.  I picked up my brother's 2002 RoadTrek 210 with only 6,000 miles on it and just had a Go Westy 2.3 put in my 150,000 1989 Westy.  The RoadTrek Chevy Express 3500 chassis with 510 c.i. Engine and  2.3 engine

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On May 25, 2012, at 12:25 PM, Robert Stevens <mtbiker62@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> On May 25, 2012, at 1:07 PM, Justin M. Mayrand wrote:
> 
> For that cash, I'd get a Sportsmobile. For a small one the Honda Element conversion is nice, though not in the same league as a Westy.
> 
> I know 3 volks who have had that same sentiment (getting a Sportsmobile) just before they reach retirement. They all now own Vanagon
> Westfalia's, 2 Syncro, 1 2WD. They have all changed their minds after checking what is offered for the interior, and especially what the
> fuel mileage is. Reports of 10mpg up to 15mpg on blogs by current owners is not very encouraging.
> 
> The 2WD owner has been hearing glowing reports of the effect of a Syncro transaxle, or Peloquin/LSD in the 2WD transaxle, and changing
> their mind about the Sportsmobile.
> 
> Dropping a minimum of $80K, vs dropping maybe $30-40K into their current van to upgrade it, is appealing, especially considering the
> numerous options for power plant and interior improvement options.
> 
> Bob