Psst,  FYI, Vw is launching a van like you describe and it will be available
in the states.  You'll have more $$$ stuck into your van and upgrades than
the new, wrongfully-named 'microbus.'
I fancy the VAN, but not the name.  If I had the coins, and if it could
serve me like my Suburban does, I might drive one.  I am just thankful VW is
dropping the (un)euro-(mini)van...not a single thing stylish about that
vehicle. ANYTHING is better.
Why not keep your money and go for that 21st century vehicle?  You wouldn't
have to constantly worry about the wasserboxer this way.  Keep your westy
furnishings in case a camper version isn't  offered.  Whatever you do, best
wishes.
This should become a  popular thread.  Take it and run with it!
Ramblin' Jay
(just sold) 84 westy in favor of:
60 doublecab.
77 westfalia deluxe
FOR SALE: ALL 3 belts for 84 wolfsburg and similar 1.9's. New, German,
Continental brand, twenty bucks.

>>Being an engineer(and more importantly a geek), I've decided to drag my
>"new" '91 Westy into the 21st century.  Some functional requirements, in
>no particular order include: DVD/CD/MP3 playback, VHF/FM/AM/XM tuning,
>navigation system, cell phone integration, mobile internet access and of
>course a burly alarm system to prevent it all from rolling away.
>
>I know I could probably just fork over a ton of money