Just got my new Stebro SS exhaust installed.  Everything nice and quiet now.

So very quiet that I can appreciate even more what an excellent ride a Vanagon
with a 2.1L WBX really is.  Really smooth.   Those people who designed this van
knew what they're doing.  Great seatting position.  Excellent economy of
space.  I've never owned a vehicle with a slush box before, but I must say this
is a great auto tranny.  And an interior arrangement (this is a Carat) that I
want and could not get from any other available marque (here in the US).  Oh
yeah - IMHO it looks great for a van (i.e. not blob-like).

Yes I know that there may be some dark days ahead with miscellaneous
gremlins.   But right now I'm enjoying a great vehicle.

Just had a few minutes to post something to pull the responses a little closer
to the plus column.

Cheers,

Barry