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Subject:Re: Pristine Westy in 25 years?
From:Rob
Date:Wed, 27 Jul 2022 08:29:39 -0700

I do wonder how many people out there today just use the van a weekend
or two a year as a camper and just keep it parked the rest of the
year.

Rob
vwrobb@gmail.com

On Wed, Jul 27, 2022 at 8:23 AM Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Well... here's my thinking.
>
> The vanagon (all versions) is meant to be used either for business or leisure. It's not meant to be a "Garage Queen" or a collector's vehicle. Of course for some reasons such as this... the owner purchases it, using it once or twice and due to health problems (or any other reason) he/she puts it in storage. Later on the van becomes a "a pristine van", mint and original condition.
> I might be wrong but I don't think any of us on this forum will purchase such a "pristine van" and put it in storage again.
>
> On Wed, Jul 27, 2022 at 8:00 AM Rob <vwrobb@gmail.com> wrote:
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>> I like driving my van,  it's my daily driver not an investment.
>>
>> Rob
>> vwrobb@gmail.com
>>
>> On Wed, Jul 27, 2022 at 6:02 AM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
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>> > I believe the vans love to be driven, and though it is fun to look at those in museums I plan to run mine all I can.
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>> > >