How long are these Vanagons suppossed to last?  My 1985 "Goldie-box" has
347,812 miles as of today.  I'm the 2nd owner, the first being a retired
school teacher who took very good care of her.  I got her(the Vanagon....not
the school teacher ;) ) a few months ago for $500.00 dollars & have had to put
about another $500.00 in her to fix a few minor problems.  It was so cheap
that I drove it around the block & bought it on the spot.  I used to own a 66
vw camper but it was stolen & never recovered.  I couldn't believe what I was
seeing when I saw the a/c compressor, pwr steering pump, and realized she had
a radiator!!!What year did all these improvements take place??   I love this
Vanagon a lot but miss the "charm" (and quirks) of my old camper.    Lonnie