I don't know if you are crazy, but the idea of using a 14 mpg, expensive 
to maintain vehicle for regular driving around a metro area is crazy. 
If the capacity is needed for regularly hauling stuff, or people, some 
other vehicles that get much better miileage are available.  If the 
capacity is needed for just occasional jaunts, then rental when needed 
is a real, and effective, option.  Just my judgement, since you asked 
us.  I have a '91 Vanagon GL Campmobile (commonly called a Westphalia or 
"Westy," though neither  is the name of the vehicle).  I use it for 
camping only, and have a Prius and an old Honda Accord for day to day 
driving about and for road trips (the Prius) when the special attributes 
of the camper are not needed.

The choice of any vehicle because it is "more fun to drive" would be, 
for me, a foolish idea period.  Practicality and environmental 
responsibility are more fun for me, in the long run.  Just 
sayin'............. .

And if you are dead set on a Vanagon for the purposes described, why a 
Synchro?  You don't seem to have an application that takes advantage of 
4WD.

David McNeely

On Tue, Dec 8, 2009 at 6:28 PM, Chris S wrote:

> There are a lot of ideas bouncing around the inside air space of that
> large head of mine and one of them is procuring a passenger Syncro as
> a daily driver.  It seems like a decent idea as it would keep me from
> buying newer, more expensive and possibly less entertaining modes of
> transportation.  It will hold my whole family plus luggage on our long
> trips.  With an engine conversion it should reasonably swift,
> efficient and dependable.  Plus I know how to fix just about anything
> on one since I have had Vanagon Westies for 9 years now (first one was
> my primary transport).
>
>  I come to you asking for a sanity check.  I live and commute around
> Atlanta.  Am I crazy?
>
> -- 
> Wysłane z mojego urządzenia przenośnego
>
> Chris S.
> Disclaimer: "Death and serious injury may occur"