Bill wrote:
>
> As I understand it, what you are looking for is a car that will be your
> only vehicle.  Since that's the case, it must be completely reliable.
>
> Under those conditions, I would recommend against your getting a Vanagon.
> In fact, I would advise against getting any kind of motor vehicle
> whatsoever.

You are being a little flippant. Please tone it down.
My 1982 Toyota has been my only vehicle for the last 11 years and has
been very reliable. I would have thought a 1991 Vanagon might do as
well, but apparently I can not expect it to. I have owned VW's in the
distant past and they were VERY reliable but they were aircooled and VW
mechanics and parts were everywhere. Forgive me for saying so but the
Vanagon seems to be a bit of a 'lemon' from what I have been hearing on
this list.