Greetings, I am again interesting in purchasing a Vanagon, preferably a Syncro, (also considering the merits of a Double Cab). <Aside: Lynnda, glad to see you sold your Syncro, sorry about dragging my feet.> I am very much interested in obtaining one of these vehicles but was recently set back in my quest by the response given by another listmember to my question regarding reliability. A brief exerpt of our e-conversation follows: Q: > What kind > of reliability might I expect from a vehicle like [this one]? What kind > of annual repair costs? My wife is starting a small business and we would > probably use the vehicle as both a daily driver and as a weekend camper to > travel to events where my wife will sell and promote her products, so > reliability is a pretty big concern for us. A: Man are you making a misstake! this is and never will be a very reliable vehicle. It wasn't when it was new. that is on of the biggest reason they didn't sell. Add to that age and milage, you are looking for trouble if you want reliability. A second toy/car, yes. A must have to get yo work, NO! Please add your comments and experiences. I love the look and image of these vehicles, and a van would be most practical right now, but finances dictate that we not be nickeled and dimed with repair costs and time constraints while moonlighting forbid us from spending a lot of time on doing repairs ourselves. Can't bear the thought of drinving one of those hideous American made vans. Thanks in advance, Kevin |
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