Date:         Mon, 31 Mar 2003 15:54:08 -0500
Reply-To:     David Brodbeck <gull@GULL.US>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         David Brodbeck <gull@GULL.US>
Subject:      Re: gutless AND unreliable...(C'mon Volkswagen!!)
Comments: To: Richard Brassaw <sendmeanemail@EARTHLINK.NET>
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On Mon, 31 Mar 2003, Richard Brassaw wrote:

> Although a newbie to this forum there is one thing that I've
> noticed--most of the Vanagons are approaching twenty-years-old and
> typically have 180K miles on them.  How many other vehicles that are
> approaching their second decade of usage are still road worthy?  How
> many other vehicles with 180K are as beloved as our Vanagons?

I know someone who now has nearly 300,000 miles on a Honda Accord they
bought used.  However, true to Stan Wilder's Law, I believe they've spent
close to their original purchase price on various things.  (Alternator,
head gasket, various oil seals, half shafts, timing belt, etc.  Normal
wear stuff.)


David Brodbeck, N8SRE
'82 Diesel Westfalia
'94 Honda Civic Si