In a message dated 11/23/04 7:30:53 AM Eastern Standard Time,
jjmojo@BLAZENET.NET writes:

> > What's your point?
> > You just want to make me feel like an ass? seriously... does my van
> > have rust holes in it? no...
> > are there areas where there is super minor surface rust? yes... is the
> > van almost 16 years old? yes? has the van been used in the winter?
> > yes... of course there is going to be rust...
> > can you push your finger through seams on the van.. no... what else do
> > you want me to say? my van is very nice for being almost 16 years
> > old... and i have taken really good care of it...
> > jesse
> >
>

actually i, personally, was the former owner of Jesse's '89 Carat.   and i
took very good care of it, and can vouch for its condition.   i sold it a few
yrs ago to another listmember from philly (Sam) who also was into vanagons (he
had 2) and it had no rust issues so i know its in nice shape. and then Sam sold
it to JJ (Jesse).  The van has been owned by three listmembers thus far, and
that alone should be brownie points there in favor of its condition..   it was
a sweet van, and i miss it..JJ put alot of time and money into it, fixing all
the little mechanical things, new engine etc...and  i wouldnt hesitate to buy
it back, i just have 9 vanagons now (including another '89 carat , also) and
im running out of space..  LOL
JJ is an honest guy, ive never met him but have talked to him on the phone a
few times, and he is straight up guy. just describing the vehicle as it is,
and you have to appreciate his integrity.    lots of people are scammers, JJ
isnt.
i know whoever buys his carat will be happy with it, its a nice van.   i
know..because it used to be mine! :<)

chris