>>I live just north of Seattle WA and I work in the IT department for a large speciality coffee company. Your company has kept my company wired for many years now :-) >> At this time I do not have a Vanagon but I am very interested in obtaining one by at least the end of this summer. Keep your eyes on the Seattle Times classified web site. That is where I got my van. The best source for Vans from a dealership is Carter VW in Ballard. They usually have nice vans but charge top $$ for them. >>Does anyone in the NW have any suggestions on a reputable dealer and mechanic for a Vanagon? I take my van to Louis Foreign Auto north of the U-district in Seattle. I use them mostly because they are close. Bow-wow supposedly has a good shop up north but too far for me to drive. >> has anyone had any problems with a conversion to a Subaru or other VW engine in a Vanagon? Have not tried it yet. Actually, I have kind of gotten used to the lack of power. It's very peaceful going over Snoqualmie pass at 35mph. You can see more wildlife that way :-) >>I hope to use the vehicle as a daily drive up and down I-5 and use the van as a extended weekend camper. A word of advice. Don't use your van as a daily driver if you have a long commute. Better to get a junker commuter car (Toyota Tercel) for $500 then to put extra ware and tear on what is becoming a collectors vehicle. Besides, the Tercel will get better gas mileage and you won't be temped to take naps in the camper at work :-) Scott Semyan '85 Westie |
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