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Date:         Wed, 26 Feb 2003 13:32:38 EST
Reply-To:     Willolyn99@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Bill Marshall <Willolyn99@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Looking for Advice on 90 Carat
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Someone said they would not recommend a Vanagon as a first vehicle. I must disagree. My own first vehicle was a piece of crap, saved from the junkyard. Rust everywhere, head gasket blown, all hoses wasted.

I learned an incredible amount of automotive knowledge from that car, because I had to. I was too broke to get a real car. Mother Necessity also had another kid - Education. Nothing like being broken down to teach some valuable lessons.

(At this point I will disclaim that if you live in a nasty urban area, or in the middle of nowhere in bad weather, this would not be a good education. You will die.)

I still work on cars, to save money and because I enjoy it. And if I do have to take the cars in for service, I understand what is supposed to happen under the wrench and can monitor any shoddy workmanship or rip-offs. All because of a crappy $35 car.

Bill Marshall 85 GL Tiico "Pandora's Box" Aurora, IL


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