In a message dated 99-01-14 08:47:52 EST, Kevin_T._Justice@DADEBEHRING.COM writes: << 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]? >> why do think all we do is talk about engine swaps on this list? to be honest...the vanagon isnt in a class of "reliable vehicles". you want reliability, drive a japanese car....but the jap cars have no class...no "panache"... :<) i have a vanagon, because i like vw's, it has a neat interior layout, and it's a versatile vehicle. it's just too bad they have sucky motors.... chris |
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