I think the Iowa City area has a pretty large Vanagon population despite the hostile winter weather conditions. Like it or not, it's one of those "vehicles of choice" in communities where those of the left of center persuasion tend to congregate. The Vanagons of Iowa City are frequently of the rusting variety, but they're still here. We also have our share of 1968-1979 models hanging on around here, too. My partner still insists that all the drivers are likely to be on food stamps (despite my protestations every time he mentions this--Vanagons are FAR too expensive a hobby for this to be a shared characteristic.) ___________________________________________ Donald A. Baxter http://www.mindspring.com/~onanov donald.baxter@mchsi.com donald-baxter@uiowa.edu "While pedestrians should be ensured safety along our roads, the protection of intermittent foot traffic should not come at the expense of a motorist's life." -Tom Coleman, G(eorgia)DOT Commissioner > > > > Where are they all and why are all busses so hard to find in the middle of the > > US. I am still a Vanagon owner wannabe. I recently saw one on eBay that was > > located in my hometown. But I am now unemployed and couldn't buy if I wanted > > to. I have only seen a few vanagons around town and only one or two eurovans. > > Just a frydaye rant. Dave. > > |
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