> 
> I did it!  I got the 1985 Vanagon today, left the Passat at work and 
> drove it home this evening.  Thanks to everyone who responded to my 
> queries about this vehicle.
> 

	Congratulations! - Hopefully this is just the beginning. :) or :(
	depending on your temperament :-)

> A couple of issues:
> 
> I need an owner's manual!  I called around to a couple of the VW dealers 
> here in Metropolitan Atlanta and had no luck.  Jim Ellis said they could 
> order one but were not encouraging, if they could find one it could take 
> months to show up according the parts person.  Is there some kind soul in 
> the Atlanta area that could lend me theirs for the purpose of 
> photocopying?
> 

	I saw one for sale (could give you directions) for $84.00.  I
	bought mine for > $90...

> surprise!!! quite by accident).  I suppose I should get a service manual 
> for the thing but Bentley is really expensive--will Haynes do?

	I don't think Haynes makes one for an 85.  I believe they 
	stopped @ 83. Plus, Bentley's the one.  It's worth it.
> 
> What I really need is the grand tour of this thing--any takers in Atlanta?-- 
> 

	I bought my 84 about 5 months ago...I don't know much, but maybe
	we can help each other out...?
> _______________________________________________________________________________
> Donald Baxter              dbax@netcom.com         Atlanta, Georgia USA
> ________________________________                   404.874.3292
> 

					Take care...

					-Victor
					(also in Atlanta) 
					404.524.2209