Date:         Wed, 13 Jan 1999 19:19:01 -0600
Reply-To:     arbosch@RA.ROCKWELL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Alan Bosch <arbosch@RA.ROCKWELL.COM>
Subject:      I finally got my Vanagon...
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The search has ended.  Sitting in my driveway, buffeted by the howling NE
wind and starting to show an accumulation of HEAVY lake-effect snow, is my
just-brought-home-from-the-guy-that-sold-it-to-me-not-four-hours-ago, 1988
VW Vanagon Wolfsburg Weekender.  95k miles, Burgandy, grey interior, alloys
with the right rating Michelin tires, very little rust for having survived
it's entire life in snow bound Syracuse, NY.  The interior on this Bus is
mint.  Even the origional fold out cup holders are intact and functional.
There's not a stain anywhere.  I've been out driving in the Rochest snows
and am pretty impressed with the traction this thing has.  Okay, it's not a
Syncro, but it does pretty well.  For those who are curious, I traded my
'92 Passat CL, with 135k miles, and gave the guy $2500 cash.

Thank you to all who answered my questions during my search over the last
six or seven months.  The wisdom imparted made my search easier, helping me
identify what to look for and what to run away from.  Hope I can repay the
favour as I become more familier with "Das Bus".

By the way, the jump seats DO have seatbelts.  Imagine my surprise...

Alan Bosch
'88 Wolfsburg Pilot
One Less Wannabus