I disagree as well. I live in central Illinois and daily drive my '73 SB
year-round. Of course, my commute is only six miles/day round-trip!


"Thomas Malmevik" > wrote in message
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> On Mon, 11 Oct 2004, Wolfgang wrote:
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> > $3-4k would put her in a safe Toyota or Honda. I hate to see new
drivers
> > start off in a 30 year old car. A VW is great for weekend and occasion
dive
> > back and forth to work but not as a daily driver. Isn't it cold and
rainy
> > in Wash state - bad environment for air cooled VW. Is that what she or
her
> > dad wants?
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> I whole heartedly disagree with you Wolfgang. A ACVW makes a great
> daily driver. They are economical with gas, handle well even in the snow
> and rain, and are fun to drive. I have had 13 of them over the years and
> everyone has been a daily driver. With the addition of a 12 volt fan in
> the curcuit, the heaters are great. Washington state is a great
> environment for an ACVW. I always suggest them as a good car to have.
> Thanks for your thoughts.
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