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• Re: Mercedes van plant in Tuscaloosa?/f
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 10 Apr 95 22:25:07 CDT
  ...subsidies, tax credits, special considerations, etc.) got a big boy Mercedes sedan to use as a state car. ;) the current governor is hemming and...
• Re: Subaru Boxer TURBO Diesel NVC
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 14 Nov 2007 13:26:39 +1300
  ...Pontiac GTO" (a rebadged Holden Monaro, coupe variant of the Commodore sedan). Maybe Frod could import rebadged Tatas from India? Maybe Porsche will buy...
• Re: Gasoline
  Historical mailing list - Scott Foss - Shazam
  Tue, 27 May 2008 11:19:58 -0700
  ...Say my turbo volvo sedan, Inga.................say she gets 20 mpg on 4.00 dollar per gallon gas- that's 5 miles per dollar...
• Re: Mice prevention, was : Heater knee bar cross beam
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Wed, 16 Jun 2010 09:16:47 -0700
  ...Including, and especially, trunks on sedans. So easy to care for and preserve actually.
• Re: Benefits of a rear sway bar?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 10 Apr 2002 11:24:21 -0700
  ...A Type 4 is the 411, and of course a Type 1 is the sedan, or Bug. As for the Vanagon it is the...
• Re: Time Travel - Friday
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 14 Jun 2002 16:08:01 -0500
  ...convertable. > 66 Sunbeam Tiger with the 289. > Early 60's Jag Sedan > 69 Jag XKE RHD > Early 70's BMW 3.0 CSI > Early...
• Volvo reliability , Bah Humbug
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Mon, 10 Sep 2007 06:48:41 -0400
  ...The 145 wagon replaced her 71 VW squareback which replaced the family's 68 140 sedan. And so on...I can attest that Volvo...
• Re: Help - 86 GL Air Conditioning
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Fri, 3 Apr 1998 16:58:53 -0600
  ...Bill Ward 86 Vanagon - recently purchased >Pottsboro, TX 65 Mercedes 190 Sedan > 56 Chevy PU, BBW, V8 - For Sale > 58 Plymouth Belvedere under construction...
• Re: Adding Power Steering
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 22 Aug 2008 02:46:33 -0500
  Yeah, and the BMW 2002 sedan was one of those cars!!! Maybe why you never seem on the road anymore? I really enjoyed driving...
• Favorite repair shop in the SF Bay Area?
  Historical mailing list - Kriss De Jong
  Thu, 28 Aug 2003 22:55:38 -0700
  ...I was in an accident in July (80E just off the bridge (highway), we were at a stop and the small sedan that rear...
• Re: Snow newbie needs snow tire recommendation
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:50:14 -0700
  ...Mrs >> Squirrel is still without car since her Volvo sedan's computer registered >> that the transmission was due to fail. so we sold it...
• Re: Comments on Splittie (steering, noise)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 13 Sep 2002 22:54:41 +1200
  ...These pads are good in our diesel Toyota sedans, though! All the taxis here use them (Bendix Metal King). -- Regards Andrew
• Re: Pristine Westy in 25 years?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 27 Jul 2022 14:02:48 -0400
  We bought our ‘87 Westy in ‘06 for occasional camping and as our fourth vehicle after the sedan, minivan and motorcycle. We no longer...
• Re: Snow newbie needs snow tire recommendation
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:40:14 -0700
  ...Mrs > Squirrel is still without car since her Volvo sedan's computer registered > that the transmission was due to fail. so we sold it...
• Re: WTB Knarly Spark Plug Wire Set
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Sun, 19 Oct 1997 01:26:29 EDT
  ...oldvolkshome.com (916) 221-5342 84 Westy 2.1 * 62 Beetle Sedan * 90 Fox Wagon On Sat, 18 Oct 1997 16:34:16 -0400...
• Re: CB
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:10:36 -0400
  ...Not like my friend in '70 who mounted a 108' whip with full spring mount on the roof of his full-size sedan, and...
• NVC - VW ad ephemera on local CL
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 31 Jan 2014 06:30:44 -0800
  ...Loaded. (8"x11") The the three door sedan. (8"x11") The Volkswagen Fastback Sedan. No. It will not replace the bug. What's a...
• Re: S&S Headers or OE exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 29 Oct 1998 22:32:16 -0800
  ...Jim Thompson 84 Westy 2.1 * 62 Sedan * 90 Fox Wagon Check out our latest cool stuff at: http://www.oldvolkshome.com ------------------------------------------- Check out...
• Re: Strap a raft to the roof?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
  Fri, 2 Jul 2010 07:29:58 -0800
  ...Like that time I had a 17 year old 1982 > Mercedes sedan/boat which managed to get me to where I needed to go...
• Re: Fox (VW, but not vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 3 Apr 1998 19:31:26 -0800
  ...9BW - Indicates VW do Brazil (3VW is Mexico) DB2 - Non Significant Check Digits 30 - Indicates Fox Sedan or Wagon 7 - Non Significant NHSTA Check...
• Re: V6 TDi Vanagon Tiptronic, FINISHED
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sat, 2 Sep 2006 20:01:11 EDT
  ...I was basing the units on the Laycock de Normanville all electric overdrive units so common on Volvo turbo 4-cyl sedans and wagons...
• Re: Idiots for Clunkers
  Historical mailing list - chris and/or ruth
  Mon, 3 Aug 2009 19:36:20 -0700
  ...When I looked into it more, found that Dodge is completely out of their compact sedan type car I want.� Remember, they shut down...
• Re: experience with GoWesty wheels
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 28 May 2009 22:18:02 -0600
  ...designed to meet the needs of the drivers of family coupes, sedans and minivans." Notice that on the Tire Rack site, the only 70...
• Volkswagen Parts in Ohio
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 8 Oct 1996 13:29:47 -0400
  ...At one point I had 5-1965 sedans; about the time I had to decide between VWs or my now ex-wife. Made sense...
• Re: Radiator/Condensor fan
  Historical mailing list - Timothy J. Hannink
  Mon, 11 Aug 1997 09:16:14 -0400
  ...Florida hanninkt@ix.netcom.com __ __ 1991 VANAGON Carat \ \ / / Pastel White \ \/ / 1975 TRANSPORTER __ \__/ __ Pastel White/ Station Wagon \ \ / \ / / Hawaiian Blue \ \/ /\ \/ / 1973 412 Sedan \__/ \__/ School Bus Yellow
• Re: Replacing steering rubber link with universal joint
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 8 Oct 2002 21:46:34 +1300
  ...It's a different story with sedans, where the column is short in the first place, and set at a much shallower angle, whereby...
• Old age - me and the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 19 Jan 2008 18:47:18 -0600
  ...taller, a little more of the sports model rather than the sedan that I am now, perhaps a bit more hair on top, and...
• Re: Smart Car Opinions
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 5 May 2012 07:43:15 -0700
  ...My Canadian buddies who used to own a diesel Westie...they replaced that with some kind of newer Honda Civic (?) 4 door generic sedan...
• Re: Anyone have experience driving a Westy through the mountains?
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:24:25 -0400
  ...is suddenly struggling to keep from getting run over by small sedans. Good drivers don't need worry that much about long grades or...
• Re: Disappointed with List- Friday Off Topic
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 1 Dec 2001 16:53:57 +1200
  ...0064 (3) 479-7527 1986 Toyota Corolla 1.8DX CE80 diesel sedan 1989 Toyota Corolla 1.8DX CE96 diesel van 1989 Toyota Corona 2...
• Re: semi-OT: questions about carrying a canoe
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 10:09:42 -0500
  ...That might be more difficult on a Vanagon (or any van) than on a sedan. The foam block kits as sold are completely inadequate...
• Re: Rear axle nut size?
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Mon, 20 May 2002 03:45:22 -0400
  ...90 Westy '87GL Wolfy Weekender SubaVanagon '87 Syncro '91 Subaru Legacy Sedan '93 Subaru Legacy Wagon '76 Camper '75 Spitfire _________________________________________________________________ Join the world�s...
• Nissan Leaf Lease
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Fri, 20 Sep 2013 12:22:04 -0700
  ...2006/Toyota/Camry-4-Cyl/Sedan-4D/Values > > http://www.nadaguides.com/Cars/2006/Honda/Accord-4-Cyl/Sedan-4D-LX/Values > > Now that...
• Re: Trim for door underside?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 28 Jun 2011 12:49:12 -0700
  ...But if it had been a shiny new expensive luxury sedan I might have > been in doo-doo. > > The bottom edge of the door...
• Re: Battery placement alternatives
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Fri, 1 Oct 2010 10:01:54 -0400
  ...BTW, prior to the 1950s, it was common for American built sedans and > pickups to have a battery box under the floor of the...
• Re: Japanese Westy
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 7 Jun 2008 18:32:24 +1200
  ...over the overtaken vehicle, which is where vans are better than sedans); however in Britain LHD cars are legal and extremely common. > ... they are...
• Re: Trim for door underside?
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Tue, 28 Jun 2011 17:01:57 -0500
  ...But if it had been a shiny new expensive luxury sedan I might have > > been in doo-doo. > > > > The bottom edge of the door...
• Re: VW wheel compatibility (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
  Fri, 4 Dec 2015 12:03:09 -0800
  ...i can pick up 16 inch steel wheels from > a 2013 passat sedan. I think beetle and golf wheels are different, but > what about...
• Re: 112HP wasserboxer in non U.S. Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sat, 6 Apr 2002 08:56:02 -0500
  ...Sam Walters Gary McEachern, Reading Ma. '90 Westy '87GL Wolfy Weekender SubaVanagon '87 Syncro '91 Subaru Legacy Sedan '93 Subaru Legacy Wagon '76 Camper...
• Re: [NVC] VW warranty scam
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 8 Jun 2007 11:42:11 -0700
  ...The fact one CV joint went bad at 80k mile is a proof that it is no better even than Korean made sedans. Very...
• Re: misc (mpg, transmission, driving habits.)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Fri, 12 Sep 2008 18:24:59 -0400
  ...But a Jaguar X-Type > (small 4 wheel drive sedan). I got it as I wanted a winter vehicle > OTHER than my Vanagons, and...
• Re: trip out west
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 3 Aug 2010 19:58:04 -0500
  ...clearance only, but some sedans and mini-vans made it there seemingly without difficulty, and I have driven sedans over worse). The NW section...
• Re: Busses in Russia
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Jun 96 18:01 AST
  ...Russian always were good building heavy duty vehicles ( so now) and military too, but the thing comes to sedans they are behind anybody (I...
• Re: G60 in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Tue, 04 Jun 1996 18:15:58 -0400
  ...the same high speeds that the >engine can deliver in the sedan. I agree with the first snip, not so sure about the second...
• Re: Snow newbie needs snow tire recommendation
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:53:28 -0600
  ...Mrs > Squirrel is still without car since her Volvo sedan's computer > registered > that the transmission was due to fail. so we sold it...
• Re: New tires
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:30:09 -0400
  ...Really don't like the floating feel of big > sedans like my brother drives. mcneely > > ---- Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM> wrote: > > The stock tire...
• Re: Stocking and Preparing your Westy - This is not spam
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 7 Nov 2004 18:05:45 -0600
  ...The sedantary can gain weight probably on >>>just one. >>> >>> >>> > > >���������������������������������������� >jimt >Planned insanity is best. >Remember that sanity is optional. >http://www.tactical-bus.info...
• VW Classic
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 12 Jun 1998 00:42:14 -0700
  ...Jim Thompson 84 Westy 2.1 * 62 Sedan * 90 Fox Wagon Check out our latest cool stuff at: http://www.oldvolkshome.com ------------------------------------------- NEW! - VDO...
• Re: Time Travel - Friday
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Fri, 14 Jun 2002 14:17:13 -0700
  ...convertable. > > 66 Sunbeam Tiger with the 289. > > Early 60's Jag Sedan > > 69 Jag XKE RHD > > Early 70's BMW 3.0 CSI > > Early...
• Re: vans
  Historical mailing list - Ron Komoroski
  Thu, 21 Dec 2006 11:29:11 -0500
  ...Years ago I owned a silver Renault R16 sedan-wagon. He was "Spaceship". My '46 John Deere "A" was "Ole John" On the other...
• Re: vanagon Carat for sale...Re: Carat question
  Historical mailing list - Rusty Zarse
  Sun, 1 Jun 2003 14:10:23 -0700
  ...As I am about > to retire I evaluated a number of 'luxury sedans' for my old man retirement > car. Didn't like any of...
• Re: snow tires-check this site!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 17 Dec 2013 00:05:17 -0500
  ...I didn't put my new Blizzacks on a Vanagon , but on a 2WD rear wheel drive turbo volvo sedan.. instant magic. Loved 'em...
• What is it with the US? (No real van content)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 22 Jun 2007 09:42:51 -0700
  ...shopping for a new car and wanted to buy a diesel sedan, but after shopping around, weighing the costs, he ended up with a...
• Re: Did you see the new Burger King commercial?
  Historical mailing list - Cory Sammons
  Mon, 13 Sep 2004 16:46:07 -0400
  ...get that parking spot over there as the driver of a sedan. I also noted that vans marked as handicapped transport were not being...
• Re: Front Bumper-Bent From The Factory?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:00:45 -0700
  ...This includes all Mercedes S class 500 series sedans that I constantly saw there. The shop refused the job to replace the timing belt...
• painting the 61split and pop out window seals
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Jun 1996 20:27:41 +0200
  ...Glen Swanson 1956 de luxe sedan daily driver 1961 221 transporter
• Re: Old age - me and the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Sun, 20 Jan 2008 01:10:59 +0000
  ...taller, a little more > of the sports model rather than the sedan that I am now, perhaps a bit > more hair on top, and...
• Re: Reliability or something else? was Oil Pressure Switch ....gone
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 31 Mar 2012 14:27:48 -0700
  ...Whatever Volvo did on my 88 740 Turbo Sedan they did right .. as the Central Locking on that 24 year old car has never...
• Re: Need Parts: Oil Cap/Substitute Ideas 87 GL
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Sat, 17 Oct 1998 17:14:44 -0400
  ...help on this trip. > > >Jim Thompson >84 Westy 2.1 * 62 Sedan * 90 Fox Wagon >Check out our latest cool stuff at: >http://www...
• Re: Shocks for 2WD
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 24 Aug 2011 15:57:16 -0700
  ...installed on a mercedes car of mine, and a turbo Volvo sedan. I have also changed to 15 inch wheels with Michelin agilles tires...