In a message dated 2/8/01 1:20:17 PM Eastern Standard Time, Oxroad@AOL.COM
writes:

<< But I disagree with the
 idea that one question seeking a recommendatin on obtaining a second car to
 suppliment our sometimes fickle Vanagons is wildly off-topic--Especially when
 you mention "Thing" in the subject line. I think a good number of us are
 interested in following posts that are slightly off topic--like occassional
 threads about recommendations on other VW models which many of us own, the
 introduction of the "concept" 2002 Microbus, talk of the VW Sharan or New
 Beetle, or even other marques altogether within reason.  >>

I agree. I have asked several questions pertaining to my 85 Jetta, and gotten
a lot of help from the people on the list who had similar experiences. It's a
VW, and EVERY person on this list owns one. Most have 2 or more, as I do. Now
how many people here own Things? Probably quite a few. I personally don't,
and know nothing about them, except what they look like. But say I wanted one
as well. He posts asking what to look for in buying one, I could benefit from
the answer as well. This list is here to help people, not to bash them. My 2
cents. I'll shut up now before someone screams at me for saying he word Thing
with a question mark after it.

--Paul--
83.5 Vanagon Westy
85 Jetta GLI
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