Volks-

I bought a 1984 Westy this year, and I think that it is a wonderful
vehicle.  I LOVE the (reasonably) powerful engine, the A/C, and the real
heating system, but I can't help but yearn just a bit for a simpler (and
cheaper!) air-cooled bus.  I'm never in a hurry (especially when
traveling), so I don't really care about the underpowered nature of a
late model bus, but the lack of A/C and decent heating might get to me
after awhile.

Anyway, I'm finding myself actually considering selling my (just now
getting into nice condition) 84 Westy and buying a restored (or
restorable) 1970s era camper bus...

What do you think?  Would you trade the comfort and relative speediness
of your Vanagon for the simplicity of a late model bus?  Anyone feel like
you would NEVER go back after owning a Vanagon?  How about anyone with a
bus who wouldn't own a Vanagon?

I'm really interested in hearing your thoughts on this.

Thanks,
Marty Wallace, 1984 Westfalia "Heisenberg"
(but, just maybe...a really fine example of a 1978 Westy someday...)
Chico, California

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