At 08:59 AM 2/28/2005, you wrote:
>Nothing says "down to earth" like a microbus, no?

Bah! I don't think it counts if you have "people" whose job it is to make
sure that it's always washed and in good repair for you and you just drive
it around like any other vehicle. I believe that TRULY being a rear-engine
VW owner is only achieved if it inspires prayer ("Please [deity], just let
me get home so I can find why it's making that noise in the comfort of my
garage"); community (stopping to help other VW drivers in trouble, even if
all you have to offer is a ride);  and charity ("here, take my spare [fuel
pump/alternator belt/etc]"). I'm not saying she DOESN'T do that-- it'd be
totally the coolest if she does--, but the random dozen celebrities I've
dealt with in a professional  capacity has unfortunately suggested it's not
very likely...

John Bange
'90 Vanagon "Geldsauger"