Jay, I would jump on this one.  $1000 for a Westie Vanagon?  If you had to
sell the parts from the van you would make money!  The exhaust system is not
a problem.  I can sell you a new one (cat not included) for $300.  Or a
performance system for $280.
So for $1300 you now have an automatic Westie with the optional middle seat.
Oh, yeah, to me this is a no brainer.
Hope you enjoy your new van!
Ken Wilford
Van-Again
John 3:16