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Date:         Sat, 7 Jun 2014 11:14:13 -0500
Reply-To:     JRodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         JRodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: I rather drive the Vanagon
Comments: To: Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <CAHTkEuKihxQr_dQmg1wgrOE9Bbg01sMVr6a0JaA0FhMGeoyQfg@mail.gmail.com>
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The extra money spent for posi-traction  rear end is probably well spent.


John


On 6/7/2014 10:45 AM, Don Hanson wrote:
> Vanagons are my favorite vehicles for parallel parking and general
> maneuvering while backing up
>
>
> On Pavement, yes.
>
>    Mine, however, is sadly lacking traction, especially so in reverse.    I
> can get stuck on my own "lawn" if it is even wet.  I do like parking
> it....I get some 'amazed bystander' looks on the rare occasions when I
> visit towns where parallel parking is required...People can't believe I
> handily fit my rather large - looking Vanagon into a space where a mid-size
> vehicle has just vacated with difficulty...
>
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