Here's a rationalization that can be used with one's wife.....if I didn't spend all that money on the Vanagon, I could of ford to have a mistress....

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> On Mar 14, 2016, at 19:48, bernie <1234bjs@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> Somebody posted a poster on the Vanagon group on Facebook of a bunch of
> guys laughing their heads off with the caption and Then She Said "When are
> we going to stop pouring money into the Vanagon"?
> 
>> On Mon, Mar 14, 2016 at 4:35 PM, Jason <uberhare@gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> I agree here.  I once purchased a Corrado for the sum of $700 and proceeded
>> to restore it.  The body was in better than average condition, and I
>> stopped the spreadsheet at $12K.  I can only imagine a van with all the
>> camping equipment and add ons....Put receipts in a hidden drawer out in the
>> shop where your significant other will never find them (in case you ever
>> need one) and don't worry about it.  As long as the van puts a smile on
>> your face when you drive it, carry on!
>> 
>> Jason
>> Uberbus
>> 
>> 
>>> On Mon, Mar 14, 2016 at 6:38 PM, Richard Golen <rgolen@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> As a wise man once told me "Sometimes there are questions that you don't
>>> want the answers to."
>>> 
>>> Enough said.
>>> 
>>> Ric
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPad
>>> 
>>>>> On Mar 14, 2016, at 12:34, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM>
>>>> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> I have for my son's '87 Westy.  Purchased 10/14 for $13,000 including
>>> title
>>>> transfer, and since then he's purchased and we've installed 140 items,
>>>> bringing the total to $25,000. That's all for parts except for $344 in
>>> labor
>>>> (some major exhaust welding). Equal opportunity purchases from all of
>> our
>>>> vendors plus Rock Auto, Europe, and a local parts store.  We have done
>> A
>>> LOT
>>>> to this van!
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> The PO installed a new GT transmission and had the fuel tank resealed,
>>> but
>>>> we did everything else from wheels and tires to pop top restoration
>> with
>>>> computer matched automotive paint, canvas, SS fasteners, and seals. Now
>>> the
>>>> heads leak (150k miles) and a Subaru engine donor is parked in my
>>> driveway.
>>>> The fun never stops.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> If he were to sell it he'd list it for $35k as is, and after the
>>> conversion
>>>> probably $50k.  Now I understand the Vanagon Westy prices I see!
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Next I'll add up the receipts for my '85 Westy. Or maybe not.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Stuart
>>