Michael,

My wife and I just started a mobility project which involves der 1983
stinkinklunkinsmokinvagon.  I'd been browsing bus-porn on craigslist, eBay,
some other venues for a long time when a 1.6 Diesel L came into my sites and
I asked her if she thought it was a "good deal".  She said "yes", for the
second time in my life, and thus we embarked on this wild ride.  Her
caveats, however, went something like "I get to help make it our ride" which
I'm totally down with because it's a big project and she'll keep me honest
and on target.  Better she's got an eye for organization and aesthetic
concerns I'm genetically incapable of pondering.

I don't know how your relationship works, but mine at the very least is
enriched when we undertake projects together.  Perhaps a little
encouragement might find someone you care for in the either the navigator or
captain's chair of your lunchbox of choice?

Matt in Ellensburg
1983 Vanagon Diesel L 'Zeno'

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Michael Sullivan
Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 6:00 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Vanagon vs Eurovan

Ok...trying to involve my better half in the VW experience since my GL is so
satisfying. She wants a little more luxury aka soundproofing and I don't
know what else.  I've just about given up on getting her in the van. Well,
you know.  I've been lurkin on the Ev list and hearing nothing good. Would
like to get a EV Westy Camper (either MB or Winnie) but seems like alot of
probs with these vehicles. Not sure of the reason for this post other than
the lack of options out there to get a late model camper with the karma of
my van...and someone to share the experience with.(besides Jake, the dog).
I fear that even an 80K GW would not do it. Someone pimp my ride, please!
Michael in San Antonio
91GL AT 'Gringo'
73 Beetle