My 90 westy has 215,000, I have just done tranny and engine, and I fully
expect her to go another 200K.  It's all in how willing you are to replace
and repair as needed.
bmc  :)
"Faith will move mountains, but you'd better bring a shovel...."

> From: Peter Brandt <peter@PBCLIBRARY.ORG>
> Reply-To: Peter Brandt <peter@PBCLIBRARY.ORG>
> Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2002 07:46:12 -0500
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: 85 Venango; To keep or not to keep...
>
> Hello all; I have a 1985 water-cooled Vanagon, it runs great, has 105k
> miles on it, I have owned it for 7 years, and have taken meticulous care
> of it.  I use it to commute to work every day but I am not sure how much
> longer I can expect it to last.  I am toying with the Idea of looking
> around for a newer one (1990 or so w/lower mileage).  Does anyone have
> any advice on whether or not I should sell and upgrade to a new vehicle,
> or keep my current one and run her into the ground?  How many miles are
> typical on these puppies?
>
> Thanks for any thoughts, it is appreciated as I contemplate this
> decision...
>
> -peter-
>