One thing that needs to be looked at is replacement cost. Sum up your Vanagon,
then look to see what it would cost you to replace it with something the same
or better. Would it be cheaper to by a new van? Would it serve the same
function? If yes, then maybe they are more trouble, but I bet you say no. It is
hard to find a van with the volume of space, ease of use and utility of a
Vanagon.
  I got an 85 Westy multi-van for $750, even if it costs me another $3000 to
make it perfect it is worth it to me. There is no way I can find another van
that will fit the bill. I had a 98 Dodge Caravan, I sold that pile of %^#$ and
will never own another. It spent more time in the shop than any of your Vanagon
ever have and it was in its first year! And, I could not camp in it, a $20,000
turd with an affair with the Dodge Mechanic. I will keep my Vanagon.
Scott Solomon
--- Terry Kay <CTONLINE@WEBTV.NET> wrote:
> John,
> I paid $125.00 for my 85, and at this point the Fundagon, has consumed,
> $3200.00, of hard earned denaro's.
> And without  hesitation I would venture to say, right off the top of my
> head, that another $1500.00 is going to be spent on front end
> necessities, and who knows' what else may lurk in the shadows of the
> Van's future.
> Is it worth it?
> In real world sane terms, absolutely not, but I'll be damned if this
> mechanical nitemare is going to get the best of me.
> Now we are dealing with a thing of principal, and I think I'm gaining on
> it.
> And just because of the principal issue, it is worth it.
>
> (This E-mail was brought to you live from the Illinois State Mental
> Health Facility in Elgin IL.) :>)
>
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