tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950664143576637249.post6386523896244014464..comments2024-03-22T18:01:20.065-05:00Comments on Geezer with a Grudge: Going DownhillT.W. Dayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04078254371483458356noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950664143576637249.post-1146693563994907002013-06-08T21:10:55.793-05:002013-06-08T21:10:55.793-05:00I still really like the new VW Beetle, but I'd...I still really like the new VW Beetle, but I'd buy a used one and deal with the maintenance myself. They are surprisingly easy to work on, still. I'm really enjoying fooling with my VW Eurovan-based Winnebago because of the great motor access and well-thought-out maintenance scheme. I still haven't driven or ridden in one, though. I might not like it at all once I get behind the wheel for a few miles. No big deal, I'm still fine on two wheels. T.W. Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04078254371483458356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950664143576637249.post-759485115567634102013-06-08T14:36:22.155-05:002013-06-08T14:36:22.155-05:00It sounds as though you might be better off thinki...It sounds as though you might be better off thinking of a Fiat 500 convertible or a not so mini anymore Mini Cooper convertible when your two wheels days are done.<br /><br />I've never owned a VW and the only one I can think of I've ever ridden in was a rental of Bobskoot's in CA in January.<br /><br />Good food for thought though.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950664143576637249.post-33408676513919180542013-06-08T08:39:42.024-05:002013-06-08T08:39:42.024-05:00Thanks for your articles. They provide me with a d...Thanks for your articles. They provide me with a deep emotional connection with truth the way I love having it expressed. You have been blessed with many gifts. Thank you for sharing.<br /><br /><br /><br />Randy Fujishinhttp://lonewolfbasecamp.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950664143576637249.post-26232046676353731532013-06-08T08:28:21.255-05:002013-06-08T08:28:21.255-05:00I've learned with motorcycles, get the shop ma...I've learned with motorcycles, get the shop manual and do most of your own work. UNDERSTAND what needs to be done and find a good mechanic who LOVES the bike you ride (found one!), then make sure you ONLY let that tech work on your bike for the stuff you don't wanna tackle (fork seals are a PITA IMHO), and TIP the mechanic (6-pack of fav beer often works well as cash). And yeah - your comment about using the web for maintenance guides is spot on. You can find forums that will help you diagnose the problem, find the right parts at the right price, and do the work efficiently. Videos from the web help me out a whole lot too. Chances are, if you've found a bike awesome enough to really LOVE, others feel the same way, and someone will put up a forum all about that bike and lots of people (some good, some not so) will post lots of info (some good, some not so) about everything from mods to repairs. If you're willing to sift through some crap, you'll get GREAT info.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16025911991897484704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950664143576637249.post-25934442834288008182013-06-07T19:15:10.079-05:002013-06-07T19:15:10.079-05:00I used to work at a car dealer back in the early &...I used to work at a car dealer back in the early '70s and the used car manager was all about maximizing profit to the detriment of the customer. After working there, I generally avoid ever taking my car to the dealer. My wife's Prius is another story. I don't think that there is a single user serviceable part in the entire car.<br /><br />We don't have a VW dealer anymore after the combo Toyota/VW/Audi/Volvo/BMW dealer decided to just sell Toyotas. <br /><br />BTW, on another note, I've been enjoying the old columns you have been posting.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.com