I don't think you're "off" in your thinking. Personally I'm all over that idea. Of course in doing my owne worke, I'm getting to know my van quite well. Sometimes a little too well. Every little squeek, noise etc., is like a new friend just begging to spend some time with me.... ;^)
Neil. 81 Westy. One belt. On 4/23/07, Don Hanson <dhanson@gorge.net> wrote: SNIP > her new one brought to you.. > Me, I would rather KNOW my van, inside and out, from personal involvement.Sure, you have to spend some money to get it right (enough) but when you are satisfied, you actually know you have good stuff, done right. You won't ever get your money back out, but then when you drive a new car off the lot, you lose a bundle anyway... > > You start with a new camper, you just start over with new problems....New *expensive* problems that aren't user serviceable...Call the dealer, call the flatbed...call you mommy..they still break..Gimme one I can fix most of the stuff on before it breaks (again?) and I think that is a better way..of course, I may be a little "off" in my thinking.. > Don Hanson > |
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