1985 Volkswagen Bus/Vanagon

Westfalia Minivan/Van

4 - Cyl.

Automatic

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Gasoline

Tags are current, title is clear, passed smog on its first try. A Westfalia, or Westy, can be used as a daily driver as well as a camper. It fits in regular-sized parking spaces (about 15'4" long and 77" wide) and is low enough (under 7 feet) to make it into almost any garage. This vehicle has a remanufactured motor with about 19,000 miles on it, installed and serviced by a German car specialist, always using synthetic oil (burns no oil, being a new motor). I can get 23mpg on the highway! The mileage on the transmission is around 90,000 miles. Vanagon automatics typically make 250,000 with proper maintenance. The odometer reads about 275,000 miles, which means the body of the vehicle and its interior. Fortunately, the vehicle has spent its life on the West Coast where roads are not salted, so there is no known rust on the vehicle. This is the full camper with the kitchenette. It can seat and sleep 4 people. I have included a large thermoelectric cooler (it plugs into the lighter or into a wall socket) that works much better than the fridge. The propane tank is fine and the stove works fine. The sink uses water from a plastic tank that tastes awful, but the basin and its drain are good, so you are better off using your own water source than the sink with its iffy little electric pump (it's a cheap part from GoWesty if you want to get one). All kitchen equipment is included! You get a set of IKEA pots as well as serving utensils and service for 4 (flatware, plates, cups, etc.). The pop-top is in good condition, with nice canvas and a good mattress. The single window in the tent comes without a screen, but it zips open and closed nicely. Linens and pillows for 4 are included as well. The bike rack and bikes shown are included in the deal! Two unisex mountain bikes go on the Yakima rack that you see in the picture. To put it simply, this Vanagon Westfalia camper is ready to go camping today. Upgrades include giant steel bumpers from GO WESTY!, a stereo with CD player and external jack for MP3/IPOD etc. This vehicle has two batteries, with the one under the front passenger seat being primary, and the other for accessories. The front seats are newer (but don't swivel). The curtains are newer, and they cover every single window. There is even a snap-on cover for the windshield (to be used only when parked) and a snap-on bug screen to use on the rear cargo opening. You are able to leave the sliding door and the tailgate open without using up the battery. There is also a starter kill (it's the orange thing below the gearshift)-- pull it out and your Westy will still be there after that long hike! Special Vanagon floormats are present in the front. Recent work done: the motor as mentioned, the alternator, the starter, and the primary battery have all been replaced. A number of belts and hoses have also been replaced. At this point, nothing major on the van is particularly old. This Westy comes with snow tires (not studded) only, which work fine all year. They appear to have about 15,000 miles left on them. The full-size spare was checked at a tire store last year and determined to be fine (if they don't want to sell me a tire, it must be fine!). Synthetic oil change, transmission service, and radiator service were done within the last 2,000 miles or so. Brake service done within the last year (maybe 8,000 miles ago). I have never needed air-conditioning (doesn't have it), because the enormous windows, roof vent, and swamp cooler do the job. The included swamp cooler can be checked out at http://www.kooleraire.com. It's a nice item, since it can also be used when you are parked and camping. The bad: the paint is faded but intact. The tail gate has a couple of small scrapes on it. There is a long thin scrape across the front. The passenger-side rear fender has a mild to moderate dent (affects nothing). The outer camper shell has little chips and such, as does some of the paint. It's pretty normal for a vehicle that has been out and about so much. As with every Vanagon I have worked with, the outside mirrors will only stay up if they have little clamps on them (and therefore they have them). Warranty: This has been a great vehicle to own, and most of the important items have been repaired or replaced. Service has been regular. It is a 26 year-old vehicle, however, so perfection cannot be guaranteed. Therefore, this vehicle comes as is where is, with NO WARRANTY expressed or implied. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining the vehicle at his/her own expense. I have shipped a car before and know of a good establishment if you are interested.