I was just curious and interested in whatever people cared to share. If I ever get mine running, maybe I'll be able to experience it for myself. Thanks to everyone for the input! Joe -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf Of Steven Johnson Sent: Sunday, April 03, 2011 8:19 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: friday question(s) Yes, I know this is late, but I was "sure" you'd be getting more responses like, "Hello, my name is Steven (hi Steven) and I own a vanagon.....etc." ;) On Apr 1, 2011 6:35 AM, "Joe Luther" <jluther@alfons-haar.us> wrote: Obviously, the members of the list really like Vanagons and go to great lengths to keep them running, improve them, modify them, etc etc. Why exactly a Vanagon, what is it about them that inspires everyone? I am on my first Vanagon, it arrived in pieces, so I haven't been able to drive it yet. I assume it will be sorta like my other air cooled buses, but slower. Having been a VW owner since my first 1967 bug in 1976 I'm well aware of the equal parts pain and pleasure involved with owning anything VW makes but I have always overlooked the Vanagon. I thought they were cool in a funky way but never thought about owning one until I found the one I just bought. I got it because it was rust free, low miles, had lots of spares, my main considerations for any VW/car purchase. Not an April Fools post, seriously, what is it about the Vanagon that attracts everybody to them? Just wondering and wanted to know the stories, I've seen some cool camping stories on here but I assume not everyone has the camper. On a related note, the only other make I've seen named by such a large percentage of owners is early Volvos. I've never named a vehicle before other than $%#!!!!*, which was my pet name for my 00 Passat before I lit it on fire (kidding about the fire, not about the name). I feel peer pressure to name the Vanagon, hopefully not $%#!!!!*. Joe |
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