Someone said:

>In my opinion, a non-Westy just isn't worth the cost & hassle. It's the
>Westy's comforts & design that make it all worth while. Without the
>Westy, you'd be better off with another vehicle.

If I had bought a Westy I would have sold the interior.  The Westy isn't a
useful vehicle for my daily driver.  Yes, it would be nice to have all that
stuff, but only a few times a year.  I carry lots of lumber in my
Weekender-ized GL, I deliver my furniture with it, I help friends move, I
camp in it (bigger bed), I drive off-road in it, and I cart my big ol' dogs
around in it.  Personally, I think the most attractive thing about it is the
cavernous space.  That is why I hate minivans -- too much crap in them.
       I took the middle seat out as soon as I bought it.  I like having lots
of flat space to sort gear, pack up the packs, and all that kind of stuff
most people do on the street.  When I think about my wife and I and the dogs
moving around in the van, with all that space taken up by the cabinets and
sink, etc., I don't think it would work as well FOR US.  For someone who is
alone or for a couple, it might work out OK.  I will say that a camper top
would be nice once in a while, too, but that's just more stuff to take care
of.
       So enjoy your Westies, but don't look down on the rest of us.  I for
one don't want one.

Bill Marshall
85 GL Tiico
Bradenton FL