The way I see it (after having driven an '87 VW Golf GTI from Eastern Canada
 for 12 years prior to my '87 Westy, it's just a matter of realizing that a
 used vehicle will cost you repairs, while a new vehicle will cost you payments
 and interests. It's just a matter of choosing one vs the other. Me, if I don't
 pay much more than 700-1000$ in repairs per year, I feel I'm getting my fair
 use of the vehicle.

A bientot,

Philippe

On Mon, 15 Apr 2002 16:25:29 -0400
 Kenneth Lewis <kdlewis@JUNO.COM> wrote:
> Mr. Johnston;
>         Possibly you are playing "catch-up" on a vehicle with a history
> of poor maintenance. Once you get caught up it will only break every
> other time you dive it. ;-/
>         My advice is to peruse the archives for reoccuring themes and do
> some intense preventive maintennance. Also purchase a Bently manual and a
> Bus Depot Catalog.
>
> Good Luck and Drive Safely
> Ken Lewis
> 86 Crewcab,60 356
> http://Neksiwel.20m.com/
>
>
>
> On Mon, 15 Apr 2002 16:10:09 -0500 Locke Johnston
> <ljohnston@FROGCOMMISSARY.COM> writes:
> ..... It's  frustrating as I  bought it from a reputable source and it
> keeps leaving me stranded.
> > I love the van but worry it's going to continue to let me down. Any
> ideas?
> >
>
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