David---Safare Camper

Sounds like one for you!!!

You should give him the full lowdown on yours....this doesn't sound bad for
the price..extra motor and all.

Joe 

At 09:45 PM 3/27/96 -0600, you wrote:
>
>Hello folks,
>
>I think I may be on the verge of fulfilling a 10 yr. dream - 
>getting a VW camper.  But first, I figured I'd better bounce
>some things off the friendly people on this list.
>
>Here's what I know about the bus so far:
>
>1974 Custom Safare (non-poptop camper)
>
>Current owner (3rd) reports:
>
>- Originally a California vehicle, moved to Ohio, then to NY
>- Current engine has 32K miles on it
>- "compression is excellent - all cylinders between 140 & 150"
>- Minor rust around windows, repaired
>- Undercoating in good shape
>- Mechanically sound
>- 90% to 95% restored, according to him
>- Has been ordered by parental unit to sell some vehicles or move out
>
>Asking price is $2,000, includes spare doors and motor.
>
>Now, details on me, the potential buyer:
>
>- Will be 1st time bus owner, 3rd time VW owner
>- Zero experience on air-cooled engines, but generally fearless
>- Looking to use this vehicle primarily for weekend getaways
>- Unencumbered by potential spousal evil eye
>- Clearly have a few screws loose
>
>So, whaddya y'all think?  Could this be the bus for me?  Is this
>a fair price for this bus?  Everything else I've looked at in this
>area (metro NY/NJ) is priced in the $5K and up category.  
>
>I would appreciate any comments, especially on specifics to look 
>for when I go check it out on Saturday.  Responses via this list 
>or private e-mail are all greatly appreciated.  I'll post the 
>outcome of my visit if anyone is interested.
>
>Thanks in advance,
>
>John Breitenbach
>bbach@cnct.com
>
>
>
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