Don't know where you are located or what you need. I will say that if you buy it and register it in Oregon, there is NO sales tax of any kind, and the registration fee low if it doesn't have a stove in it. For some reason, the price goes up if it's a camper and the stove is the tip off to them.

Whats sales tax in California these days?... 8%? So a $10,000 vehicular adds $800 for Arnolds kitty?

ohh dude

last week some guy who sales camper van on ebay had a 1982 Diesel Westy which is very hard to find for $4500 buy it now. I almost wanted to get it but them I already have VW camer van.

Just check ebay.

Maybe you want one of these instead.

You rang?

you want to banzes me after the awesome 20-ft-beer-bong-as-means-to-drink-underage-from-the-balcony-at-a-brew-pub idea?

Do you know the guy's email by chance. Sounds like he sells often?

Maybe you want one of these instead.

We have an 1985 Westfalia, and it's great...except for the crappy gas mileage (about 12 miles/gal) and that it's in the shop more often than not. But still, it's part of the family. :)

My sense is that you'll be better off looking out West - I see a lot more of them in New Mexico, California, Nevada, and Utah then in the east. They're also generally in better condition (less rust) and may even be a bit less expensive, too.

Some sites you might want to check out (either to purchase the van or to get the parts/accessories you're going to probably need) include:

http://www.vanagon.com/vendors/
GoWesty at http://eurovanparts.com/main.php
http://www.westfalia.org/

You should also know about the AIRS site - http://www.type2.com/rescue/ - it's a loose-knit bunch of VW/camper-lovers who might be able to get you out of a jam should your van fall apart on a road trip.

BTW - my sense is that you're much better off with a water cooled than air-cooled (i.e., I think >1985). And if you've got the cash, perhaps even upgrade to a Eurovan.

Enjoy - they're great vehicles....but you should know what you're getting yourself in for. If you're not ready for it, consider the standard pick-up/camper shell option.

Chris

you want to banzes me after the awesome 20-ft-beer-bong-as-means-to-drink-underage-from-the-balcony-at-a-brew-pub idea?

i mean, sure, there are easier ways. like instead of having your buddies having a great time together while you are alone beneath while they sneakily pour beers down the long bear bong, they could just buy beer from the store and you could all hang out together at home...

But isn't that like, ummm, driving up to the top of the cliff instead of climbing it? Of course, toting along a 20 foot bong would make either more challenging.

And Bill, we might have just found a way to make the mentor/mentee thing more interesting.....30 meter beer bongs. Top is carried by the leader and the second has to climb with it in their mouth. Leader can randomly pour beer down whenever they see fit....

Now who is going to invent a light, packable, self-retracting 30 meter beer bong for the good of the sport?!??!?!?

Hmm - you want me to poor beer into my mentoree's mouth? Isn't that a reversal of the code?
Of course, a 30 meter bong would offer some new protection opportunities. Especially if I can place it low so my second has to carry it up.

True. Maybe then its used in reverse, for mentees first lead. They need to lead, carrying the beer, and pour you drinks as you climb.....