Very well stated!  One of the things I am worried about with the impending
purchase of a new Passat GLX (for commuting) is what it will inevitably do
to my blood pressure.  As a 30-something male, I must admit to falling prey
to a competitive driving attitude; but in the Syncro, it suddenly
disappears, and I find I really enjoy the trip rather than just focusing on
arriving.

Brent Christensen
'89 GL Syncro Westy "Klaus"
Santa Barbara, CA

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf
Of Bob Berkemer
Sent: Sunday, October 24, 1999 4:41 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: power

Alas.....
Maybe I'm just getting old. Speed and engine power used to mean a lot to
me. For years I've read all the posts on how to get more power for the
vanagon. At first (nine years ago) when I first got my westy the lack of
power was hard to bear. Over time though I have almost learned to
cherish the forced behavior change it commands if I choose to drive it.
When driving the westy I am forced to become a different person. I slow
down......   Its not as important to get places so fast. No longer want
to pass anyone (this one took a little while). I enjoy the scenery and
take in life a little more. Hell, you can nearly give up prozac!
Give up Luke on trying to make your two ton brick go faster. Come over
to the "parked" side.

Flame me...... its cold up here this morning!

Bob, 84 westy
Menomonie WI