I paid $5500 for my '85Westy two years ago.  Seems that your vanagon is
about ready for the title of parts car, (Selling any?)  Buy a newer bus. 
If you get a stripper model you can always gut yours for the fancy
seats/carper/etc...
My 2 phennings worth
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