David,

I apologize for all of the gratuitous, inflammatory commentary
(referred to on the list as "flaming") that many people have given to
you. Understand, of course, that some of it was irony, much like
Seth's message. I'd hate to be asking for advice and get so much
hazing from people.

Remember that when vehicles get to be a certain age, different types
of reliability concerns appear. All in all, the Vgon seems to be no
worse than Caravans, Astro Vans, Aerostars, etc. that are the same
age. Look at the conditions that THOSE vans are in.

I would say that the way the bus was maintained has to be the biggest
factor in your experience with one. You, therefore, have two options:

1. Buy a well-maintained Vanagon and enjoy a long, happy ownership, or

2. Do as I did, and buy one on the "deferred maintenance plan,"
otherwise known as the "parts payment plan."

In short, take your time, shop around, and judging from your admitted
na�vet�, bring a knowledgable, trusted friend with you shopping.

Best of luck,
Sam

---DavidM <dmc@CYBURBAN.COM> wrote:
>
> Seth F Gordon wrote:
> >
> > Dear David M,
> > do you really think you are going to convince any of us on the
list that our
> > vans are inanimate objects.  like I said before my van has more
personality
> > than some people that I know.
>
> I am not trying to convince anyone of anything, just stating my
> opinions. For some reason some people do not like it when other
peoples
> opinions differ from their own.
>

==
"I knew I couldn't fly, but I didn't care..."
-Bob Mould
"Enough to stain the eye,
these dripping words don't lie."
-Jeff Martin

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