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Subject:Re: Just called VW- Camper discontinued in U.S., Canada
From:David Brodbeck
Date:Thu, 4 Sep 2003 11:01:29 -0400

On Thu, 4 Sep 2003, Bill Marshall wrote:

> The Sportmobile models pictures are HUGE!!  They're a mile long!
>
> I do like the pop-top that goes straight up, but I don't see these as being
> in the same category as a vanagon.  They look like monsters, big RV-wannabe's.
> I would never have one of those as a primary vehicle, and I'd hate to drive
> one in a parking lot.

I've seen the same vans being used for FedEx deliveries.  They look to be
about the same length as a typical American full-sized van.  Smaller than
a Rialta or other "mini-motorhome", though.

David Brodbeck, N8SRE
'82 Diesel Westfalia
'94 Honda Civic Si