Patricia,

Don't do it!!! Global warming will prevent future snow storms. (at least
that's what Al Gore is telling us).

If you get stranded in a Westy, at least you have a place to sleep in
comfort.  Anyone can own an SUV, but it takes a special person to own a
Westy!

Yes, I own an 84 Westy, and 2 - AWD wagons (1997 Subaru Outback, and 2000
Volvo Cross Country)... and when it snows, I take these cars.  I try not to
subject my Westy to the salt, slush and snow of the Michigan winters.

In the past, when I did drive my Vanagon in the winter, a set of snow tires
really helped me make it through the winters on my northern Michigan ski /
snow adventures.  Yes, I did keep a set of easy to strap on snow chains,
just in case.

Keep your Westy... it will only go up in value, unlike the SUVs of the
world.

My 2 cents...

Jack R.
84 Westy, Wolfie - Owned since 1987!
N. of Detroit MI

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
PDL
Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2007 12:51 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Trade 4WD for our 1988 Westy camper?

Hi.
  We have a very nice 1988 maroon Westy camper (M/T) with 121k miles (zero
rust, reliable, clean Carfax, well maintained) and due to recent changes
with which I will not bore you, the family has voted to explore trading it
for a small SUV. (We're in New Mexico and got stranded for more than a week
during last week's storm. Maybe that influenced the outcome.)

  I've been reading this list for a long time and thought I'd ask here if
anyone might be interested in an even exchange? We'd be especially inclined
toward an older but reliable 4wd Honda CR-V or Toyota RAV-4 in good shape
(that is, comparable to our van). Will send photos upon request.

  I'm posting here before doing so on the Samba.
  Thanks,
  Patricia

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