He could've considered the 2 person middle seat.  I got one for my Westy
from Chris Turner.  But ... it would appear that the real deciding
factor was maintenance issues (or lack of maintenance issues).

Mike
'84 GL 7 pass
'85 GL Westy 6 pass

rpc wrote:
> I am puzzled when Vanagon owners say they are selling because "baby on way".
>   But this claims they need a minivan!!  A vanagon is perfect for getting little ones in or out and the pictures folks like to post of their dogs show dogs love vanagons too.
>
>   Quote from a recent Samba add:
>
>   "...I love this van(vanagon/westy) so much and don't want to let her go, but I am not a VW mechanc and cannot afford one either. All offers considered. Would be up for trading for a *gasp*mini van. I have 2 kids now and a dog and we all just dont fit anymore:( ......"
>
>   I understand there's only seating for 2 in the back of a Westfalia--but to trade for a minivan??   Maybe they need multivans with seating for 7 and that XXX-large map pocket.
>
>   Chris C  90 MV
>