Date:         Mon, 31 Mar 2003 12:07:52 -0800
Reply-To:     Hieu Q <ibq152@YAHOO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Hieu Q <ibq152@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: ..gutless and unreliable....
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Hey all,

I think I might've posted my response to a member
instead of the list, ooops.
If I'm repeating myself, double ooops.  Anyways, I got
my Westy w/169K for $1000.
Made it to 186K before things got seepy. Original
gaskets, electronics, etc.
No sign of the syndrome or any funny business. Was
getting 21-23 mpg
(once got 24.6 on a windy day!) Of course she was well
maintained (all
receipts since purchase, even have the original window
sticker). I
think maintenance has a lot to do with whether or not
you're walking
on the highway.  Your experience may vary.

...but I do agree that maybe a vanagon isn't the best
first vehicle.
That vote would go to my 1992 Festiva for $600--130K
in 3 years with
no major investment (nothing over $200). 40+ mpg to
boot. Not
bad for a lawn mower powered go cart :^)


have a super day,

       Hieu 1984 Westy "MJ"

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