Gotta say, Kirin, had an interesting chat with a 73-2002 owner just today, in traffic/Terminal Ave.
I glanced over and was admiring this yellow 2002, its owner rolled down the passanger window and said she just sold her 74 bus (she missed it) and bought the 2002. I told her I used to have a 76-2002( I missed it ) and drove it back and forth to Whistler & Seattle, lots of power and lots fun.
True story.
Ian B)