--- Stan Wilder <wilden1-1@SBCGLOBAL.NET> wrote:
> The original observations several years ago about the trials
> and
> tribulations I was having with my 83 Westy brought forth the
> term Paranoid
> Maintenance.

Stan,

Since when does bad luck or a bad purchase constitute a law?  I
have experienced none of the atrocities you describe and I put
70,000 miles on my '85 Westy in 4 years which included many
14-hour trips while cruising 75 mph, plus I used it as my daily
driver.

Vanagons are much like any other aged vehicle you can buy - some
are neglected, some are not.  We have to remember that all we
hear on the list are calls for help with repairs and problems
which makes our view of Vanagons rather one-sided.

Chris S.

'84 Westy -> http://www.knology.net/~vw/vws/hershey/
'01 NB TDI -> http://www.knology.net/~vw/Beetle.jpg

1-888-VW-PARTS <- Recommended Expert Vanagon Part Source

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