David,
It seems to me you would have enough information by now to make a decision.
The fact is, if you buy a Vanagon or a used EV you are going to have to pay
attention to detail and spend some time under the hood, so to speak. These
are not low-maintenance vehicles. A person who buys one of these has to be
prepared to spend time and money on them. The best route for those who want
a carefree driving experience is to buy a Honda or something similar.

>CarlMarin@AOL.COM wrote:
>>
>> David M writes:
>> <<<<
>> Thanks for the information. Its nice to hear from someone who can
>> discuss their experiences without resorting to ascribing their vehicles
>> with human attributes.
>> I am not looking for a Toyota, I already have one, I am looking for a
>> Vanagon or Eurovan. That is why I joined this list - to find out about
>> them.
>> <<<<<
>>
>> Here's my take on the "Vanagon any damn good?" question.  To steal a JFK
>>line,
>> we choose to do this Vanagon thing not because it is easy but because it is
>> hard.  Vanagons may not have Karma but us living creatures who ride
>>around in
>> them do.  Vanagon ownership can be about Patience, Perspective, and
>> Perserverance.  I think that makes us better people.
>>
>> Contrast that with the path of least resistance called Chrysler Minivan
>> ownership or Toyota ownership.  People do that trip because they can't
>>do any
>> better or don't know any better.  Their punishment for this lazy path is to
>> come back in the next life as a Dung Beetle.
>
>Another put down, is anyone counting?