David,

If you own a Toyota and the quality is your concern, I'd suggest NOT to get
a Vanagon/Eurovan.  Everything you said was true.  You need to pay some
special attention to the maintenance and use the proper oil, fluid and
parts to keep the Vanagon in top condition.  But there are something else
(not just the quality) for the Vanagon owners to be a proud Vanagon
owner....

Yi-Ruey Wei
87 Vanagon GL Syncro w/ leaking cylinder head
85 Jetta GLI
Dallas
ray.wei@us.pwcglobal.com

DavidM <dmc@CYBURBAN.COM> on 07/14/98 04:50:06 PM

Please respond to DavidM <dmc@CYBURBAN.COM>
To:   Vanagon@VANAGON.COM
cc:
Subject:  Anyone not having problems?

I am a prospective purchaser of a Vanagon/Eurovan who has been
monitoring this list for the past couple of weeks to get an idea of what
these machines are about.
Judging by the amount of problems I see being discussed here, I must
admit I am getting the impression that owners of these vehicles are
having to tinker with them on a daily or weekly basis to keep them
running.
The other impression I get, is that VW mechanics are hard to find, VW
dealers are pretty hopeless, and VW parts are horrendously expensive.
I am currently the owner of a Toyota I have scarcely had to touch for
the last 10 years except for oil changes, new tires and batteries.
I would be curious to know how many owners of the VW vans have actually
gone extended periods or high-mileages without having to do anything
execept routine maintenence to their vehicles. Perhaps this will redress
the balance in my mind and restore my faith in them.

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