Hello,

A newbie here, looking for Vanagon.  Was looking for some feedback from
experienced owners.

I have found:
 Westfalia, 1985, with a fridge, auto trans with a/c. At 110k miles (in
late 1997) a new engine was put in.  THat engine has about 15k miles on it.
No rust.  Pretty nice for about $5500.

I also found an 86GL, A/c, auto with about 186Kmiles on orig. engine.  This
one is sitting in a mechanic's lot.  Needs new heads and the owner doesn't
want to put anymore $ into it.  The guy who ownes the shop needs more room
so he wants to get the heads done to move it out.  I think I may be able to
get what I think may be a deal on this.  The vehicle looks pretty good
inside (just a bit dirty) but outside there are 4-5 quarter size rust spots
or paint bubbles with rust just starting underneath.

Any suggestions on what to look out for, what kinds of things I should
expect to repair/replace with either vehicle?

Still looking for a Syncro.

Thanks
Mike

Michael Hugill
Ken Leiner Associates, Inc.
Nationwide Recruiting
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