Date:         Tue, 29 Apr 2003 07:02:35 -0400
Reply-To:     shawn luft <shawnagan@SYMPATICO.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         shawn luft <shawnagan@SYMPATICO.CA>
Subject:      Re: The King's English
Comments: To: Ben huot <huotx@VIDEOTRON.CA>
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Ben huot wrote:

> God i miss my Vanagon, so

Well there's advantages to both aircool and water-cooled....... as many of you
are aware.

I enjoy the simplicity of the early 60's and 70's buses..... and it seems even
if there's a problem you can usually get it limping on down the road.

But then again the vanagons + eurovans have nice conveniences, but it seems the
new electronic gizmos are more prone to failure

To tell you the truth I've got both a '73 and an '86 now.... and I think I'd
rather use the old bus for a Mexico trip..... although a 1600 would be ideal
(b/c parts are easier to find).... but I wouldn't be scared to take a 1700.

As for different lanagues.....I use to always hack the spanish... like instead
of spark plugs I'd probably ask the Mexican FLAPs guy, "tu tienes fuego?" (while
pointing at the plugs)..

Anyways language aside..... it seems a lot can be accomplished with a friendly
comportment and a nice smile.... even when you don't know ALL the words.....

Oh thinking of Mexican travel gets me excited to hit the road again........but
maybe just a few more shots of 9-5 before the next big trip..................

Regards,
Shawn.