Skip item #11- the OnStar system, the ideal van would never need it! Those of us that live on the fringe of "civilization" would never be able to properly utilize it anyway. Some of the places we travel to are so far from "civilization" that a tow truck is often a beat up, rusty, '73 Chevy 3/4 ton 4x4 and 20' of chain. We would rather have reliability over OnStar assistance.

Mark in AK
87 Westy Syncro

On Thu, 16 Oct 2003 09:17:51 -0700, Todd Last <Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM>
wrote:

> 1.) Less wind noise at freeway speeds
> 2.) A/C up front!
> 3.) Decent sized fridge that works (campers)
> 4.) ABS brakes
> 5.) 5-speed transmission with hi/low
> 6.) Porsche Boxter motor or Audi V6
> 7.)  16" wheels and wheelwells that take them without modification
> 8.) Optional bench seat up front (like the old busses)
> 9.) Hydralic suspension (a la Land Rover or Citroen) that will allow you
> to drop the ride height in order to fit into garages
> 10.) Redesigned weight distribution to put more weight back on the rear
> wheels (like the older type II's)
> 11.) OnStar  system to automatically call for help when you breakdown. :-)
>
> Todd
> '88 Westy
>
> Dustin Jones wrote:
>
>> As much as I love my Vanagon, the mechanical and engineering flaws are
>> well known. I'm wondering what the thoughts of the volks out there as to
>> what the ideal volkswagon van would be like. Any thoughts?