I can see potentially spending that amount.  And based on the passion and
market out there for our vans, it's probably worth it.  It amazes me what
people are willing to pay when I look at the Go Westy classifieds.

I on the other hand, am keeping a detailed spreadsheet of things I do you
my vehicles.  I date and mileage stamp all my entries, including just
casual observations I make about the vehicle, Ilke "a rumbling sound" from
the engine while idling.  I'm a mechanical engineer and kind of anal like
that.

I'm not an off-roader or camper by any stretch of the imagination, which is
another reason I bought this 7 passenger hard top.  I just like unique
vehicles and enjoy working on them as a hobby, being a VW makes it just
that much more fun.

I'm off to knock on doors to look for a spare tire.  Wish me luck.

-Dick-

On Thu, Nov 29, 2012 at 8:22 AM, Robert Stevens <mtbiker62@gmail.com> wrote:

>
> On Nov 29, 2012, at 12:31 AM, Dick Wong <sailingfc@DSLEXTREME.COM> wrote:
>
> You're right, tires are cheaper than a VC.  I guess I'll go shopping this
> weekend and see what I can find for the spare.  If I can't find the same
> tire, I hate to toss out a set of A/T light truck tires that only have
> about
> 11K miles on them.
>
> -Dick-
>
> You may have already heard this ... whatever we pay for our van initially
> we will likely spend that again within the first year of ownership to get
> it
> both roadworthy and the way we like it.
>
> I purposely do not add up what I've spent on mine since getting it 4/02.
> Having said that, my bet is that number is somewhere north of $30K.
>
> I was offered $50K for it a few years ago, and it is no beauty, just well
> prepped for trippin'/camping/funnin'.
>
> bob
>