This was discussed on the EV Update list.  Last I saw a Marco Polo (or at
least passenger version of the VIto)  was a possibility here by 2005 or
2006.  Perhaps as a replacement for the big Dodge vans.  I think you can
already get the Sprinter now.  Any rate, some more heresay to feed the
fires.  Yeah I would like the Vito with a nice Merc CDI pleeze.

bem
----- Original Message -----
From: Sean Garrett <SEAN.GARRETT@ASU.EDU>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2002 12:30 PM
Subject: Re: New T5 (Next generation Eurovan)

> Bringing it back... a Mercedes, >$40,000 vehicle. I can here the FED cash
> register ringing now $$$
>
> Not to mention repair (parts). Even if covered by warranty a dealer would
> have to special order the parts from overseas.
>
> Emissions will be different, plus you will have to get it through customs.
> DOT/emissions (for importation) is not a easy task from what I have seen
on
> this list in the last 3 years.
>
> Someone has a web page posted on it somewhere. Not difficult, just very
> consuming in time and money.
>
> Sean Garrett
> 1981 Westy (his)
> 1995 Eurovan Camper (hers)
> sean.garrett@asu.edu
>
>
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: developtrust [mailto:developtrust@cox.net]
> > Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2002 10:20 AM
> > To: Sean Garrett
> > Subject: Re: Re: New T5 (Next generation Eurovan) pics posted!!!
> >
> >
> > Couldn't a person go to Germany and import one back himself?
> >
> >
> > > HA, no you wouldn't (couldn't)!!!! They are not available
> > in the US and
> > > Mercedes has no plans to make them avail in the US. I have
> > been in love
> > with
> > > the model below it for some time. Checked on getting one, nada!
> > >
> > > Sean Garrett
> > > 1981 Westy (his)
> > > 1995 Eurovan Camper (hers)
> > > sean.garrett@asu.edu
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >