Agreed- Vanagons aren't as cheap to drive as my old aircooleds were . I went thru so many cheap parts and that's the point- most Vanagon parts last longer or so it seems I am not buying as many. The Golf engine never needs anything .  
 Even the old air-cooled stuff isn't cheap anymore - remember the $20.00 Leistrizt muffler? Or the 25 dollar clutch- gee- am I that old?
Reassure our Vanagonless friend that there are so many tires available that the treads will never end!

Robert
1982 Westfalia
1987 Wolfsburg

----- Original Message -----
Wrom: JGDGVCJV
Sent: Saturday, May 18, 2002 7:40 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: all those tire postings

Robert--

Yea your rich alright----just like the rest of us--up to our neck in
vanagon parts receipts--real rich----

Priced parts for any late model stuff lately?
A new Denali air shock is 500.00---

For a real laugh---try checking out Benz, or BMW stuff---

A BMW 750IL 4 corner suspension replacement is $7500.00---

So yea, the Vanagon's are a bargain in comparison----but not in any way,
shape, or form, cheap----

If this guy is worried about tire prices, and availablity---I'd
say--hang it up---right from the get go--

Later,

Terry

E-mail message FromRobert Keezer

Well- I guess that makes me rich! Of course, I do all my own maintenance
so right there I'm saving more than half the cost of owning a Vanagon.
Priced Honda parts lately?
Robert
1982 Westfalia
1987 Wolfsburg
Still cheaper than owning a boat
----- Original Message -----
Wrom: YOKSTTZR
Sent: Saturday, May 18, 2002 6:08 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: all those tire postings
Dave,
If your low on bucks--run like hell -----
These vehicles aren't for the faint hearted, or cash strapped----!!!
Pretty much rule of thumb--if the vehicle says----" Made In Deutschland"
the price for parts is triple of what you may be accustom to--
Later,
Terry
E-mail message-----
As a person with very limited funds to spend for a vehicle purchase, I
don't want to waste my money if the tires or other parts are not readily
available.
TIA.
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