In a message dated 11/11/02 11:09:22 AM Eastern Standard Time,
dan@OFFTHEHILL.ORG writes:

> The voice of reason.
> I know, it sounds like a boneheaded idea, but I found a Westy that's _very_
>
> reasonably priced (new engine, rust free, in the area, seller is ready to
> deal, etc. etc.) BUT it's an auto.  Damnit!
>
>

the automatics are far more reliable than the manual transmissions..    the
vanagon manual transmissions tend to have the cracked 3/4 gear slider hub
failure at one time or another, necessitating rebuild.
chris