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Subject:FS: 85 GL Westy, $7000 Rebuilt engine and trans.
From:Vince P.
Date:Mon, 24 Apr 2000 17:03:30 -0700

Well, my wife and I decided to sell our two spare cars and get a newer camper
van.  If interested call me at 541-715-5078 or email me at
vince_pappalardo@hp.com.  Here is the info:

1985 Vangon GL Westy for $7000
The good:
  5k mi on rebuilt 2.1 l (Yes I upgraded from the 1.9 l),
  5k mi on new water pump, starter, belts and some cooling hoses
  23k mi on rebuilt manual transmission
  24K mi on new brakes/shocks/exhaust
  Rare removable 5th seat
  Sink/stove/fridge all work great
  Pop top seal and canvas in good shape
  Power steering, power brakes, rear def. and wiper,
  Tinted windows
  am/fm CD player
  Interior in good shape
The Bad:
  Small oil leak (have not determined from where yet).  Dent in gas tank makes
gas gage not read correctly when less than 1/3 full, mild clutch shudder when
cold.
And the Ugly:
  Body has seam and other rust (nothing rusted through), bent back bumper from
backing into a parked car (no frame or body damage), scrap on rear quarter
panel, 2in dia. dent in front under grill from falling rock (yes those road
signs do warn you but offer little protection), & crack in and some rock chips
in front windshield (but does not leak).

1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX for $3500
The Good:
  1 owner (me--very responsible mechanically minder driver),
  All Wheel Drive,
  16 valve intercooled turbo (240hp),
  AC, PB, PS, CC,
  Factory Alloy wheels
  AM/FM Pull out Cass. with in dash 5 disc CD player and amp.
  New nose bra
  Interior in nice condition
  Very reliable car that runs great
The Bad:
  140k mi (not really that bad -- very typical for this year car)
And The Ugly:
  Top surfaces of paint are slightly oxidized, some rock chips in paint on
front, otherwise typical parking lot dings hardly notice able.

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