In a message dated 1/24/01 4:30:52 PM Eastern Standard Time, wolzphoto@worldnet.att.net writes:
> Is it possible that we don't think of the engines as being reliable because > the vans themselves are so well built? I've never owned an American vehicle > that went over 120K without it falling apart to the point that, if the > mechanicals had problems, the condition of the body was such that it was not > worth doing the mechanical repairs. > >
i second that....vw vanagons (the bodies) are incredibly well built (rust nonwistanding, of course) but the fit and finish surpasses any chrysler and jap minivan ive seen. also the interior is the best layout of any i've seen. too bad the engines suck :<( chris
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