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Subject:Re: Snow handling of 412
From:Mark Dorm
Date:Mon, 17 Feb 2003 23:14:10 -0800

What do these go for used? (well, I guess, no one buys them new anymore)

>From: "G.M.Bulley" <gmbulley@BULLEY-HEWLETT.COM>

>
>Kim--
>
>The 411 was the earlier model (1968-1972ish) the 412 was later through
>1974.
>
>The differences over the years are mostly cosmetic, or minor mechanical;
>72 to 85 hp Type 4 motor (essentially same as 1980-1983.5 Vanagon),
>slight changes in the front suspension, etc. There was a four dour, two
>door, and two door wagon. Automatic, or manual. Some had AC. Most had a
>BA4 furnace which brings the interior of mine to >80 degrees (f) within
>a couple minutes.
>
>They are very roomy, handle well, and get 21-27 mpg. The seats are
>ergonomically designed, broad, and VERY comfortable.
>
>Since I've owned every other Type 4-powered vehicle (914, 912e, 2
>Busses, and now an '82 Westfalia) I figured I needed one of these. I was
>right. It is great.
>
>See www.type4.org for more.
>
>From DC, where the President is a misguided Warhead,
>
>G. Matthew Bulley

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