Good piece Stan.  Gotta mention three things though.

1)  Water cooled get a bad rap but are
actually great.

2)  If Wolfsburg Editions have the highest quality fabrics you guys with the
non-Wolfies must be riding on springs -- the '85 Wolfies came with a special
Shred-O-Matic cordaroy crap.

3)  You left out the diesels -- I know, we almost never hear from these guys
cause the damn things just keep running (very slowly, with plenty of smoke,
but running).

Oh, did I mention, water cooled get a bad rap but are actually great.

Chuck
'85 Wolfsburg Westy - 'Roland the Road Buffalo'

In a message dated 7/31/02 7:11:45 PM, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

>Date:    Wed, 31 Jul 2002 19:10:49 -0500
>From:    Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM>
>Subject: Re: New Guy needs info
>
>Vanagons 80-91 come in the L, GL and after 84 the Wolfsburg editions.
>The 80-83 L series has basic vinyl door panels, seats etc.
>The 80-84 GL series have upgraded fabric in various configurations on
>door panel etc. The first padded dashes appeared in the 85 and up models.
>The Vanagon body style was produced from 1980 - 83 2000cc air (Air
>Cooled) through 83.5 - 1991 (1.9 then 2.1 Water Cooled)
>The Wolfsburg Editions have the highest quality fabrics in the interiors
>and often have fiberglass bumpers, upgraded headlight packages.
>In addition there are various seating arrangements that can include two
>rear facing passenger armchair seats. Drop down game tables. Portable 12v
>refrigerators.
>You just got to shop around until you find one that you can't live
>without.
>No matter what year you buy, don't count on the Air Conditioning system
>to work for long.
>Waser boxer engines are about $3500.00 on a pallet.
>Air Cooled engines are about $1800.00 on a pallet.
>Get ready for a big blast in response:
>I say "never buy a Water Cooled, stick to Air Cooled",
>the other side is going to say "Water cooled get a bad rap but are
>actually great."
>
>Stan Wilder
>83 Westfalia Air Cooled