In a message dated 4/26/2013 11:23:45 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
mdrillock@COX.NET writes:

I have  been using one as a DD for about 20 years. First an 86, then and
88, now an  87. The versatility is beyond compare. With the middle seat
out I can load  the floor area with tons of tools and still have plenty
of room for  drywall, plywood, etc. I also have a few campers that I use
for trips. The  type and length of trip determines which one I  take.

a daily driver vanagon on the west coast is doable.   unfortunately not
here on the east coast.   the salt used on the  roads and the greater
temperature extremes and humidity makes parts  deteriorate faster than in a dry arid
west coast climate.  they are  expensive enough to maintain, i cant
financially justify body panel and exhaust  replacement every few years due to
corrosion..