Looking for my first VW: a bay window Camper

Javabirds · « **on:** August 17, 2009, 09:03:21 PM »

I am looking to take the plunge... I live in Dayton, Tn and am on the lookout for my first VW. I would like to find a bay window camper that is in great shape for actually camping in it, working on it, and cruising around town in style. Right now I do not have the time or facility to undertake a full restoration -maybe down the line sometime, but I am willing to pay for a camper that is in great shape. For the last few weeks I have been watching Craig's list, ebay and TheSamba.com for VW's in the area. Nothing yet. Meanwhile I have been reading every bit if info that I can and thinking over the whole thing. I have come to you guys for some insight and advice. I am not in a hurry and will wait for the right VW, but I need help finding it!

Ret.Bugtech · « **Reply #1 on:** August 17, 2009, 10:12:26 PM »

The best advice I could give you would be to try to buy local if you can and contact someone on this site to go with you to check it out. There is a lot of "Junk" for high dollar out there and they don't mind taking your money. Go easy. Trust me on this.

Russ · « **Reply #2 on:** August 17, 2009, 10:33:55 PM »

One of our members has a late bay camper for sale. It's in great shape, and it's the right color. More info: http://www.volksfolks.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=4970

Ret.Bugtech · « **Reply #3 on:** August 18, 2009, 09:31:14 AM »

Quote from: "Russ"

One of our members has a late bay camper for sale. It's in great shape, and it's the right color. More info: http://www.volksfolks.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=4970

Hey Java, If I was in the market for a camper, this would be the one. Its in great shape. You might question the price but its worth it, considering some people will pay $2,000 -$3,000 for a "rolling wreck. " and then spend another $5,000 + to barely get on the road much less spending a LOT of time and gas trying to run down parts. Travis always took excellent care of his VW's and as far as I know its a turn key operation on this Westy. If you are serious you need to go check this one out. :thumbs-up:

Javabirds · « **Reply #4 on:** August 18, 2009, 11:03:24 PM »

What a sweet bus! I would love to check it out! But that price puts me down the line a couple of months though. I do not think that it is unreasonable -and I agree that I could easily blow close to that on a "rolling wreck"! To get serious with Sweet Pea I am going to need a few months to: A. convince my wife of the merits of your argument and B. save a few thousand more. In the mean time, I would love to check it out! If he is looking to get rid of it quick, then I might not be the man -but I do think that by October I could swing it. Also, I am not going anywhere so I am open to any other leads and advice!
Thanks for your help!

Zen · « **Reply #5 on:** August 18, 2009, 11:29:14 PM »

Quote from: "Ret.Bugtech"

Travis always took excellent care of his VW's and as far as I know its a turn key operation on this Westy. If you are serious you need to go check this one out. :thumbs-up:

I've know Travis and Sweet Pea since 1998 when the Volks Folks got started. I can assure you that at the slightest sign of a problem, Travis was right on it, getting it fixed right! It's been well cared for and well loved ever since I've know it. If I wasn't already VW poor, I wouldn't hesitate to buy it and head out to anywhere in the country in it tomorrow.

Bugnut · « **Reply #6 on:** August 19, 2009, 12:14:17 AM »

Travis is a bus man all the way. I've never known him to neglect any of his buses. That is a sweat bus and in very good shape. The price in this case will directly reflect the condition of the bus I assure you. I think Travis has been kicken around the idea of selling it for awhile.I doubt he's in any real hurry to let her go.

Javabirds · « **Reply #7 on:** August 26, 2009, 10:56:57 PM »

Thanks for the heads up. I haven't been able to get in touch with him yet, but I am definately interested. I have really enjoyed all of your advice/links/discussions/etc here! Cool community. Thanks for being willing to help out! Update: I am still reading, searching and saving for a bay window camper to adopt. I am planning on heeding your advice and buying one that is sound - that way I can enjoy it as I learn! I might ask one of you folks along as things progress. Right now it will be mid October before I can plunk down the cash for the kind of condition bus that I think woul be right for me.

Gobusgo · « **Reply #8 on:** September 22, 2009, 01:02:31 AM »

Contact has been made. The talking has begun. Thanks guys for all the great shout-outs. Sweet Pea has developed some things in the past few months, and they have been discussed in the talking.

Javabirds · « **Reply #9 on:** October 17, 2009, 12:52:22 AM »

I just wanted to thank you guys for sending me to look at sweet pea and talk to travis! She has a new home today! Thanks again!

Zen · « **Reply #10 on:** October 17, 2009, 08:00:42 PM »

You got a good one! Take care of it, love it and enjoy it!

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