In a message dated 99-01-14 08:47:52 EST, Kevin_T._Justice@DADEBEHRING.COM
writes:

<< I am again interesting in purchasing a Vanagon, preferably a Syncro, (also
 considering the merits of a Double Cab).  <Aside: Lynnda, glad to see you
 sold your Syncro, sorry about dragging my feet.>  I am very much interested
 in obtaining one of these vehicles but was recently set back in my quest by
 the response given by another listmember to my question regarding
 reliability.  A brief exerpt of our e-conversation follows:

 Q:
 > What kind
 > of reliability might I expect from a vehicle like [this one]?  >>

why do think all we do is talk about engine swaps on this list?
to be honest...the vanagon isnt in a class of "reliable vehicles".
you want reliability, drive a japanese car....but the jap cars have no
class...no "panache"... :<)   i have a vanagon, because i like vw's, it has a
neat interior layout, and it's a versatile vehicle.
it's just too bad they have sucky motors....

chris