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chrisjones
Nov 10, 2004, 3:42 PM
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you have .. or know anyone looking to sell one??? i kinda am looking for one from the years 76-79, but not to determined on it. thanks.
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epic_ed
Nov 10, 2004, 4:21 PM
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epic_ed moved this thread from Used Gear / Great Deals to Community.
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tisar
Nov 10, 2004, 4:35 PM
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I`d recommend one that's after 81. The older, aircooled venagons are drunkards... They'll need around 13 liters per hundred kilometers (does anyone can translate this to gallons per 100 miles?). The later, watercooled get away under 10.
The only exception I'd make is if you manage to find a real old one with that panorama windows on top. They are way too cool to care about gas and motor power :wink:
- Daniel
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dontfall
Nov 10, 2004, 4:36 PM
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how about a 1980 vw rabbit c diesel. 154,850 miles. 4 speed, runs like a champ.....
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cerikpete
Nov 10, 2004, 4:41 PM
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I think I know of someone in the Philly area. If you think it's worth the trip (cause I doubt he'll deliver) I'll check into it.
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climbs4fun
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Nov 10, 2004, 5:40 PM
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I love mine, but glad that it is one of the newer ones (90). They are only 4 cylinder and chug up any hill. Having a water cooled engine is much better than an air cooled engine like the older ones you are considering. They tend to over heat very easily.
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walrus
Nov 11, 2004, 3:00 AM
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I think 1980 was the first year for the watercooled. Not that water cooled are that much better because air cooled were made to be cooled by air as were Porsches. But with the watercooled you have newer technology and bodystyles. It just depends on what you are into. Check out the classifieds at http://www.hotdub.com/forums/
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chrisjones
Nov 11, 2004, 3:53 PM
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i thought i already posted about this, but i can't find it.. so here goes.
i'm looking for any year, but i would LOVE a late 70's one. thanks.
chris
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You don't want a westy. I have had several. Older models are cheap to work on but break down all the time. The newer one break down all the time and are expensive. Go with a Sportsmobile. The founder of Sportmobile was the orignal designer of the VW campers. You can get a ford or dodge van with the same lay-out as a westy but more dependable and cheaper to fix. check out Sportsmobile.com
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csproul
Nov 11, 2004, 4:42 PM
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I have to agree, I just got my new Sportsmobile and it is unbeatable. Check out the web page and look at some of the used ones to keep the price lower (still higher than a VW, though).
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holmeslovesguinness
Nov 11, 2004, 4:57 PM
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I've got a 75' Westy and love it. That being said, they *are* pretty tempermental, under powered, and rather uncomfortable on long road trips (at least with the stock seats). But there's just something about them that I love (guess it's because I grew up riding in old VW's).
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telluryan
Nov 11, 2004, 5:05 PM
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i absolutely love my westy! sportsmobiles are super nice but rather pricey! Check out autotrader.com, gowesty.com are a few places to start looking. Nothing like the lifestyle the van affords. You get what you pay for so make sure to find one that has been pampered.
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simplistic
Nov 11, 2004, 5:06 PM
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"vtrouble-u" I have to agree, I had an 84 vanagon, and although great for road trips iys hard on the wallet, if you stick with it, consistent tlc is neccesary.
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epic_ed
Nov 11, 2004, 5:20 PM
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epic_ed has locked this thread.
You did. And I moved it to Community.
http://www.rockclimbing.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=75539
I'll merge these two in a few minutes...
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thegreytradster
Nov 11, 2004, 6:23 PM
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If you like being under a car more than in one, it's the car for you! There are lots of other alternatives.
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climbs4fun
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Maybe I'm just lucky, but I haven't had that many problems with mine. Keep in mind though that it's not my everyday car and usually only gets used for road trips
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satchel
Mar 18, 2005, 5:22 PM
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Still looking?
I have a 1976 Westfalia, it's in great shape. Selling it for 2500, live in Denver Colorado. Email me for pics and more info. andrewcasalini@yahoo.com
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bear829
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You should try and find a 23-window one. They are the best ever. And yes, they really do have 23 windows. hehehe. If you go to a bug fest, you could find one. They have all kinds of shows around the states. Been to quite a few myself and I have seen some really great ones. Good luck!
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