Not only that but Eurovans don't "feel" like a VW. They are spendy to fix (Vanagons) but they are also the most practical vehicle on the road.
Don't you hate it when they break down on a road trip though?
Brian G. Backus 86 Westy Weekender > ---------- > From: Valerie Chandler[SMTP:martycha@IX.NETCOM.COM] > Reply To: Valerie Chandler > Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 1998 9:55 AM > To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM > Subject: more on the '86 Weekender... > > We live in Cincinnati, Ohio. The van's clutch was replaced in > Flagstaff, a couple of years ago, after it burned out on the south rim > of the Grand Canyon. It's a good thing our son had an AAA gold card > on > him for the tow to Flagstaff! That was a two-hundred dollar tow! > > And I came to my decision on the transmission. I ordered a rebuilt > manual from The VW Parts Place in Auburn Hills Michigan > (248-373-2300), > and had it shipped to the dealer where the vehicle is right now. I > figgered it's worth keeping the van taken care of since I don't know > when VW will offer another pop-top and nobody in Cincinnati is going > to > sell Eurovans anyway. Plus the suckers will go for close to > forty-grand > anyway. > Regards! > Valerie Chandler > |
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