Date:         Wed, 16 Aug 2000 11:23:26 -0400
Reply-To:     K/M Heffelfinger <heffel@enter.net>
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From:         K/M Heffelfinger <heffel@enter.net>
Subject:      Death of a noble Wolfsburg--Need a new one?
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Ya'll, please give me your advice-

On Sunday a hit and run driver sounded the death knell for my 87 Wolfsburg
ed Vanagon.  The steering column is now firmly lodged (in pieces) in the
floor and frame, and the radiatior needs a resurrection. I am not mentioning
that the air conditioner sacrificed itself to save my DH and I from dying in
this head-on accident, so the van wouldn't have that anymore.

The seals already were burning a bit of oil and I was considering getting a
new engine maybe in the spring.  Just fixing the accident and making it
drivable, would come to around $2000 (still with the leaky engine). Except
for my emotional attachment, I can't think of why I would do anything other
than try to find another.

I just had my 3rd baby and since my dh and I cant seem to figure out what is
causing them I KNOW I need a car ASAP. I NEED the major seating capacity
(and kid friendly seating arrangement) of my beautiful "weekender" package
Wolfie.

What do you think, list friends, should I scrap it, or fix it?  If scrapping
it could I sell it for parts?  What is the most honorable way to allow my
Wolfie to die? In pieces or in peace?

If scrapping it I want the EXACT SAME CAR a Wolfsburg ed vanagon.  Where
will I find one??  I live in Allentown, PA.  Willing to drive the country
over to find another.

Is it time to go to a Eurovan? Where can I find a Wolfie like mine?? OH THE
AAAAAAAGONY!!!!!

Thanks for your help
Katie