--
  My wife and I are seriously considering the purchase of one of the below
vehicles. We plan to add a pop-top at the very least, and perhaps the full
camper interior to whichever vehicle we buy.

1986 Synchro, ~100K miles, newer clutch and head gaskets, 4 winters in Maine,
haven't seen it but described as almost no rust and in good shape, $6750

Pros: - Synchro!!
      - New Michelin tires
      - Tent for rear

Cons: - Engine has 100k on it and will most likely need a re-build soon.
      - Some rust at seams
      - Located 4 hours away, haven't seen it yet
      - most likely will require more work

1991 Vanagon GL, Automatic, VW rebuilt engine at 140K, Amaco rebuilt trany and
torque converter at 160K (two months ago) with 1 year warranty, no rust,
slightly warped rotor (almost un-noticeable),  dent on sliding door and to the
rear of sliding door but paint still intact (owner took a turn next to a fence
post a bit tight), interior is dirty and a bit rough, coolant temp sensor bad
(light flashes and no temp on guage), alloy wheels, extra set studded winter
tires,
$5,900

Pros: -Major mechanical R&R completed, unlikely to need much work
      -Drives smoothly, wife likes automatic
      -No rust except a slight amount at rocker panel where fence
       post removed side molding. Underbody very clean
      - Only driven one winter, 2nd owner
      - Price seems reasonable considering new Engine and Trans

Cons: - Dent (cosmetic)
      - A/C isn't ice cold but should it be?
      - Power mirrors don't move smoothly
      - Not Synchro, but does have studded Hakka's

Thanks for any feedback!
Ezra Hall
ehall@btv.ibm.com