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Date:         Wed, 15 Jul 1998 13:08:12 -0400
Reply-To:     Dave Ohlemacher <Dave@OHLEMACHER.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Dave Ohlemacher <Dave@OHLEMACHER.COM>
Subject:      Re: VW=On-going maintenance concern
Comments: To: DavidM <dmc@CYBURBAN.COM>
Comments: cc: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM
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Unless you are buying brand new, does anyone trust just one car? And even then, I have many stories of new cars that have left people stranded.

Dave 86 Vanagon GL

DavidM wrote:

> GMBulley@aol.com wrote: > > > > In a message dated 98-07-14 17:57:32 EDT, dmc@CYBURBAN.COM writes: > > > > << I am a prospective purchaser of a Vanagon/Eurovan who has been > > monitoring this list for the past couple of weeks to get an idea of what > > these machines are about. > > Judging by the amount of problems I see being discussed here, I must > > admit I am getting the impression that owners of these vehicles are > > having to tinker with them on a daily or weekly basis to keep them > > running. >> > > > > David-- > > > > Yes, there ARE a lot of problems discussed here, as people typically join this > > list (as you) to learn, and share knowledge from others who have more > > experience. Two things affect the content on the list. First, few people post > > or would spend lots of time reading: > > > > "Well, another uneventful day...I got in my Van today, and it started fine on > > the first try, as usual. Further, my trip was puncuated my efficient braking > > power, smooth acceleration, reliable A/C, and a comfortable ride. The radio > > sounded especially good this morning. More tomorrow. Any comments?" We tend > > I completely agree with what you are saying and that is exactly why I > posted the message asking for people's good experiences, so I could see > the other side of the coin. > So far, I must admit I have not been too reassured. > I gather that almost every Vanagon owner has other vehicles. > Does any Vanagon owner trust it as their ONLY vehicle (as I would be > doing)?


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