Jim and List,

The only downside to having a Eurovan is when the need for parts and
maintenance............few mechanic shops will touch them unless it is a
minor repair, and any more substantial parts MUST be ordered from the
dealer...........that does not stock them in the US, and has to order them
from Germany.  I have heard listees on the Eurovan list tell how they had to
wait for a part for a month that would have been commonplace for a vanagon.

i almost bought one 2 years ago, but steered away for this
reason...........and in addition along with the more horses came more
electronic components, and a lower level of "do-it -yourself"
repairs...............scared me off.

A friend of mine and fellow listee has one and he loves his, too........But
he got stuck for $1400 of dealer maintenance after having it about 2 months,
too................

Adam P
Charleston,SC
81  Westy "The Brick "
70 Single Cab "Whitey"
74 Beetle "Ol Yeller"
73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop)
1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg
1976 Transporter (New CA bus)
1974 412 "Goldmember"
Used Vanagon Parts for sale (mostly aircooled)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Ellis" <ellisjames@YAHOO.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2003 11:44 PM
Subject: Re: EuroVan Suggestions> Eurovan gloating!

> s k bergin asked for EuroVan Suggestions:
>
> I report that the family, Wife, 14 month boy, 3.5 year old girl have just
> returned from an extended loop around eastern Arizona. Imagine leaving
Phoenix
> and traveling toward Globe, Safford, Morenci, Alpine, Springerville,
Showlow,
> Globe and Phoenix.
>
> In brief this entails many hill climbs and twisting/turning two-lane
hiways.
>
> Summary: I could NOT be any happier. Easily traveled at 80 mph in some
> stretches with airconditioning, windshield wipers that actually work as
> intended- front AND rear. The 1997 VR6 is not the highest horse power but
> performed magnificiently. Rear seat provides room for two kiddie seats and
are
> secured to the satisfaction of very protective parents.
> I have owned VW transporters from 1954, 63, 67, 83 Aircooled and now the
1997.
> The exterior styling might not be as "cool" as the splittie buses and they
lack
> that undescribable "thing" that makes the Vanagons so loveable but DARN
arent
> the interior of the Eurovans comfortable, drivable and relaxing. I would
love
> to have a Eurovan MV with the high horse power VR6 and a 5 speed tranny.
> We have the full kitchen Winnebago but yet to justify it's existence. I
would
> recommend the MV but admit to being swayed by the extended frame of the
full
> camper.
>
> Final thoughts: If I could afford the camper as "Mommas baby hauler" and a
> beautiful Synchro Double cab with the power and reliability of the VR6 and
> Airconditioning for the Southern Arizona heat then I would be totally
> satisfied. SPOILED but satisfied.
> Jim Ellis
> Phoenix, AZ
> 63 EZ camper
> 80 POS Diesel Dasher (45 mpg and a salvage title)
> 97 Eurovan Winnebago
>
>
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