Date:         Sat, 31 May 1997 07:46:44 -0600
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         "Lon J. Thompson" <lthompso@csn.net>
Subject:      Re: 88 Weekender FS/Reply

Hello Larry,

I can't believe this is the second time I've agreed with you.  I have
ample funds, but no matter what other vehicles I may purchase my
trustworthy '86 Syncro stays "still she dies".  Besides, I couldn't even
begin to explain to my dog, Tuge, why his favorite mode of
transportation wasn't waiting in the driveway.

I can understand why some folks question keeping a large 'wind hole'
with a tiny engine.  My point is that until one has made love, partyed,
and sat all alone.  Until one has written his/her poetry in a far away
place that only a VW van will take one.  If one has to explain it, there
is no explanation.  

God knows I've tried and cried.

'Nuff said.

Lon T.
former owner '71 (286k)
'86 Syncro Weekender (104k).



  

Lawrence Johnson wrote:
> 
> Ed or Cheryl Beggs wrote:
> > snip
> > Now, my question is, should a person sell what they _REALLY_ like just
> > because it is "time to let it go" (before major problems - like the heads).
> > snip
> 
> Is there really anything at any price that can compare with the Vanagon
> (Westy or Weekender)? Even if you replaced the engine entirely (VW H2O,
> Subaru or whatever) every 5 years you're still ahead of the cost of a
> "new" van (especially a new EV). Besides with a Vanagon you get to meet
> such great people.
> 
> Larry and Avery
> '86 Syncro Westy