Entity Robert Cardo spoke thus:

> While I found the disclaimer a bit curse, it most certainly isn't far
> off, here in the real world.

I don't know where you are, but where I am that disclaimer is a Big Fat Lie.
Santa Fe is bursting with Vanagons, as I drive around during one day I might
see 10 of them. There are several qualified repair shops here and spare
parts are no problem. I regularly talk to Vanagon owners and most love 'em.
Some seem to think they're nothing more that an enclosed construction truck,
and a few are really beat up and have one wheel in the crusher.

Overall, I just think the OP is a disgruntled owner with unreasonable
expectations.  Chances are he'll feel the same way after he's used up his
next vehicle.

-- Gnarlie
http://Gnarlodious.com/Vanagon/