Date:         Thu, 6 Sep 2007 07:03:51 -0400
Reply-To:     "Eastman, Cecil @ ELM" <Eastman.C@ATWOODMOBILE.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "Eastman, Cecil @ ELM" <Eastman.C@ATWOODMOBILE.COM>
Subject:      Other VW resources

All,

I'm considering the purchase of a 1990 Cabriolet (aka a Rabbit convertible).
I've done a quick walk-around and I'll be taking the thing on a test drive
tonight.  Issues that I can see include minor rust spots (none have broken
through as far as I can tell), front seats have very funky seat covers,
probably hiding something unattractive, and top replacement (I'm assuming
boot as well).  Body seems straight and I don't know what may or may not be
dripping from the engine because the car's sitting in grass.  It needs some
attention, but it sure is a cute little bugger.

2 big questions:
1.  Are there any known pitfalls that I should be on the lookout for, such
as the Vanagon's famous cylinder head issue?  Is the motor as picky about
the anti-freeze (blue vs. green)?
2.  Is there an online resource, perhaps a cousin to the vanagon list, for
other VW owners?  I note that a lot of my favorite online stores carry
Rabbit pieces, and I've already priced out some of the stuff I know I'll
need.

Thanks

Cecil