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VdubVanner
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Got any more? 
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raydog
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| Posted: Sun May 31, 2020 8:05 am Post subject: Re: FIVE Reasons NOT To Buy A Vanagon |
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I have one....
People calling it a "Vanagin". |
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VdubVanner
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| Posted: Sun May 31, 2020 10:03 am Post subject: Re: FIVE Reasons NOT To Buy A Vanagon |
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His counterpoint:
Link
Reflect on #5 and smile. 
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1989 Westy Makeover: GoWesty 2.3L Engine plus plus plus https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=...mp;start=0 |
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Zeitgeist 13
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| Posted: Sun May 31, 2020 10:23 am Post subject: Re: FIVE Reasons NOT To Buy A Vanagon |
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#4 is the only downside relevant to my last purchase of a Vanagon back in 2004. And, now I've rectified that downside.
Porsh uh
Van agun
Vee dub ayew
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Abscate
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| Posted: Sun May 31, 2020 11:23 am Post subject: Re: FIVE Reasons NOT To Buy A Vanagon |
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Request thread retitle.
One more reason not to watch YouTube videos
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levi
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| Posted: Sun May 31, 2020 4:57 pm Post subject: Re: FIVE Reasons NOT To Buy A Vanagon |
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Oh come on, there's a LOT more than 5 reasons not to buy a vanagon. 
But it's not about the reasons to not buy a vanagon.
It's whether or not the reasons TO buy outweigh the reasons Not to buy for each individual.
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jimf909 
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| Posted: Sun May 31, 2020 5:49 pm Post subject: Re: FIVE Reasons NOT To Buy A Vanagon |
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I thought he looked familiar. I've enjoyed his threads here.
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Ride-Fly
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| Posted: Sun May 31, 2020 8:05 pm Post subject: Re: FIVE Reasons NOT To Buy A Vanagon |
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Subscribed!
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4Gears4Tires
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| Posted: Sun May 31, 2020 8:41 pm Post subject: Re: FIVE Reasons NOT To Buy A Vanagon |
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Absolutely accurate. Lol.
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dabaron
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| Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2020 6:46 am Post subject: Re: FIVE Reasons NOT To Buy A Vanagon |
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5 reasons you should buy a second vanagon if you ask me.
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AZ Landshaper
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| Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2020 7:34 am Post subject: Re: FIVE Reasons NOT To Buy A Vanagon |
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All 5 of the 14" tires.
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captmatthew1
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| Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2020 8:26 am Post subject: Re: FIVE Reasons NOT To Buy A Vanagon |
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It is true, I have started making videos to entertain myself 
This is a YouTube channel we started as a family. I'm not sure which direction we are going with them quite yet, but I'm learning a lot and continue to acquire new filming equipment to make them better as we go! Learning to talk to a camera certainly has it's difficulties.
My personality isn't for everybody, but it's something I've wanted to try for years and the kids are super excited to get involved. 
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Irishcalifornian
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| Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2020 9:34 am Post subject: Re: FIVE Reasons NOT To Buy A Vanagon |
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vanagonjr
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| Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2020 10:04 am Post subject: Re: FIVE Reasons NOT To Buy A Vanagon |
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| captmatthew1 wrote: |
My personality isn't for everybody, but it's something I've wanted to try for years and the kids are super excited to get involved. |
Awesome having the kids involved! I always enjoyed your posts about your van, and making it work as a family camper. I recognized it right away in the video -
Funny, how some of the older colors look better today than back then (IMHO)- nostalgia perhaps? Don't know, and the reason does not matter anyway!
Keep filming!
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captmatthew1
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| Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2020 3:23 pm Post subject: Re: FIVE Reasons NOT To Buy A Vanagon |
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| vanagonjr wrote: |
Awesome having the kids involved! I always enjoyed your posts about your van, and making it work as a family camper. I recognized it right away in the video -
Funny, how some of the older colors look better today than back then (IMHO)- nostalgia perhaps? Don't know, and the reason does not matter anyway!
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Thanks! I have really enjoyed putting the van back on the road, and it has been an awesome adventure tastefully customizing it to fit our lifestyle! I love that all the kids want to drive the Vanagon when they grow up. It would be excellent to see it go full circle again.
I think the nostalgia plays a big part. Though I have always been partial to the Bamboo Yellow, my wife needed some time to grow accustomed to it. She mainly hates how painfully visible it is...that's one of my favorite parts
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Ollie W
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| Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2020 3:38 pm Post subject: Re: FIVE Reasons NOT To Buy A Vanagon |
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| #6, Rattles... rattles everywhere, squeaking old plastic, old bushings, lack of sound deadening and squealing belts. Oh and squeaking mice occasionally. |
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VdubVanner
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| Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2020 4:15 pm Post subject: Re: FIVE Reasons NOT To Buy A Vanagon |
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If you'd like the video summaries here they are (aye, aye, Capt'n):
Five Reasons NOT to Buy a Vanagon
1) Price $$$
2) Reliability
3) Fuel Economy
4) Horsepower
5) Rust
I'll repeat the last one:
5) RUST
Five Reasons TO Buy A Vanagon
1) Layout
2) Easy Build Platform
3) Aftermarket Support
4) Factory Bed Option
5) Owner Community
I'll repeat the last one:
5) OWNER COMMUNITY
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