Another issue here in California is smog.  I lectured and lectured my son
about tune-ups and just generally keeping things up so he can pass the
test.  Did fine this year.  But I've also lectured him about getting a
decent job and saving his dough for an engine conversion some day.  I don't
know how much longer we can pass smog out here with these old motors and
with the ever-tightening regulations.  And gasoline generally is not looking
like a good bet for later in our kids' lifetimes!

Donna

On Wed, Feb 27, 2008 at 9:21 AM, Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@gmail.com> wrote:

> Well, because I use the Vanagon daily and I just don't know if a) if I
> have
> the money to make it last another 9 years b) I'm willing to give it up if
> it
> does make it that long.
> Thenagain you gave me a good idea - I can buy another one and have it
> wating
> for him :)
>
> On Wed, Feb 27, 2008 at 12:16 PM, J Stewart <fonman4277@comcast.net>
> wrote:
>
> >  <My son is 7 and already talks about when the Vanagon will be his. I
> > don't
> > have the heart to tell him that may not be possible>.
> >
> >
> >
> > Why not? I have a 1974 Super Beetle convertible that I bought for my
> > daughter when she was 5. Now that she's almost 15 and a drivers license
> is
> > on the horizon, it's fantastic leverage when she gets an attitude (which
> is
> > hourly)! Can't tell you how many times over the last 10 years I've
> > threatened to sell the Beetle.   Jeff
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
>  --
> Thanks,
>
> Jeff
> '90 Carat (Grover)
> '86 (We call this one Parts)
> '85 GL (Preparing to move to a new Home)
> '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
>