Yes, now if I could just find a good engine for $200!

-----Original Message-----
From: John Meeks <jmeeks@gaslightmedia.com>
To: Maggie Dew <maggie@WESTFAM.NET>
Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Date: Tue, 11 May 2004 23:21:41 -0400
Subject: Re: more work ahead

> Maggie Dew wrote:
> > Well, yesterday I was "working" on getting a Westy.  Today I got one
> that
> > is going to require some work.  Thanks to everyone who e-mailed me
> with a
> > bus for sale or advice (e.g. air-conditioned apt. w/bath!).  It's an
> '85
> > with engine issues, needs new canvas and a little cosmetic work, but
> for
> > $200 seems highly doable.
> >
> > Maggie
> >
> Congratulations Maggie Dew!!!
>       Welcome to the wonderful world of Vanagon travel. And take heart,
> using
> Stan's formula ("Expect to spend as much on repairs, parts and
> maintenance as you paid for the vehicle within the first year of
> ownership"), you'll invest another $200 and be good ;)...
>
> Happy Campin'
> John Meeks
> Vanagon Rescue Squad
> http://www.vanagonauts.com/?catid=74
>