Having received  criticism with respect to the discussion, I might as well
add insult to injury.  A person who shells out that kind of money for a
used vehicle usually doesn't intend to experience the learning curve that is
associated with Vanagon ownership.  When you buy a vehicle that is
mechanically perfect, what do you do with it?  You look at it and you show
it off and you have your ego massaged that you are the owner of a beautiful
vehicle.
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There are lots  of people that shell out $31,000.00 for used cars and still
tinker with their cars.
Since I moved in with the local Porsche crowd I've found $30,000.+ 356
owners and $30,000.00 + 1989 Boxter owners.
Many of them drive their cars every week end and others like myself, drive
mine every day.
I don't think I've ever seen a Westfalia that I'd give $30,000.00 for, I
opted out for a nice Airstream in the $10,000.00 range that I can pull
behind a $2000.00 3/4 tom pickup and still get mileage better than most
Westfalia.

Stan Wilder
Engine Ceramics
214-352-4931
www.engineceramics.com