Robert,
Personally I would proudly post this bumper sticker on the back of my 82
Vanagon:

If it's uphill or a headwind....You might as well go around.

Eckie Prater

-----Original Message-----
From: Robert A. Alexander <satcong@VOL.COM>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Date: Monday, February 15, 1999 10:03 PM
Subject: Re: Consumer Reports vs. Motor Trend

>Pat - Amen!  Is there any other explanation for why we all brag about a
>1000 mile+ trip in our Vanagons WITHOUT major difficulties?  NAH!  We're
>all hooked.  Engine & tranny in the rear.  FUNKY vehicle that other
>folks wonder about why on earth we drive?  Sure.
>
>BOB
>