Date:         Sat, 19 Feb 2000 15:05:41 -0500
Reply-To:     John <johnpatt@WARWICK.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John <johnpatt@WARWICK.NET>
Organization: PattonSystems International
Subject:      Re: click and clack was downer
Comments: To: Bob Donalds <bostneng@FCL-US.NET>
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Bob Donalds wrote:

> Mike and the list
> apologies accepted

Bob & the list,

The two vehicles shown as the "worst" after all are really type 1 beetle
chassis' (type 241 micro bus & type 181 thing). Since the type 1 design
is LEGENDARY for reliability & service, proven by 20 million plus
owners, to say it is the worst in the industry is to admit total
automotive ignorance. However I admit that like the model T time goes
goes on but the facts remain. 4 wheel independant susp, super winter
traction, reliable engine electrics, service so simple, the owner could
perform it with a (Muir) "comic" book, the best gas mileage in the
industry AND NO COOLANT PROBLEMS. Quite a combination............

As for the heating comment, I guess you got me there, I understand that
the Olds Diesel, Chevy Vega & AMC Pacer all had excellent heaters !

Bob when you were working on their new studio, did you notice a Nitrous
Oxide connection any where ?????

Regards,  John