Thanks to everyone who replied!!! Unfortunately, I did not purchase the
vehicle because my wife hated it. Since she would be the primary driver
that sort of ended my search for a Vanagon.

I did not get a chance to put it through its paces, but if anyone is
interested the 88 Vanagon is available at a local dealership here in
Sacramento, California for the price of $2,850.00. I can forward more
specific info to anyone that requests it. Thanks again and Merry Christmas!

>I am contemplating the purchase of an 88 Vanagon. It has 173K miles with
>70k miles on a rebuilt engine. The vehicle seems to run well and appears to
>have been well-cared for. The selling price is $2,850.00. Seems like a
>great deal. Anything I should look out for or inspect closely before my
>purchase? 
>
>The idle hunts up and down a bit, but I think that is normal for the German
>cars with the oxygen sensors. I had an Audi and a VW Jetta that both did
>the same thing. Other than that, it seems fine.
>
>Any suggestions or ideas would be greatly appreciated.
>--
>Dave Ingland
>daveingland@mindspring.com
>daveingland@juno.com
>http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/4275/
>
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Dave Ingland
daveingland@mindspring.com
daveingland@juno.com
http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/4275/