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> I completely agree with what you are saying and that is exactly why I
> posted the message asking for people's good experiences, so I could see
> the other side of the coin.
> So far, I must admit I have not been too reassured.
> I gather that almost every Vanagon owner has other vehicles.
> Does any Vanagon owner trust it as their ONLY vehicle (as I would be
> doing)?

  Not me I wouldn't trust any one auto no matter what the make is. But
Dave you
could join AAA for $49.95 per year.     Marcus