Vanagon Westfalia clearly this has achieved cult status. I don't think
there are many Toyotas that got to that level that, maybe the MR2 due to
its size and mid engine design. I think it comes down to vehicle
character, which makes 'em worth saving.  

JP Burdett | Product Marketing Manager
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-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
Of Joy Hecht
Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2006 12:24 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Vanagon vs. Toyota Van

Besides, vanagon people are so nice, helpful, funny, and friendly!  Why
would you want a vehicle that didn't enable you to hang out with US??!??

Joy

:::-----Original Message-----
:::From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On
Behalf :::Of Matt Drew
:::Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2006 12:03 PM
:::To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
:::Subject: Re: Vanagon vs. Toyota Van
:::
:::This is meant purely in jest, but why would ANYONE ask a national
list of :::VANAGON LOVERS for an unbiased opinion on this subject?
:::
:::I personally can't imagine that there would be any contest.
:::
:::Vanagon wins by a landslide.
:::
:::;o)
:::
:::Just my .02
:::
:::Matt Drew
:::'90 GL "Blackbeard"
:::
:::
:::
:::On 12/19/06, Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@gmail.com> wrote:
:::>
:::> When I lived in Chicago (1995-96) my guitar player had the Toyota
:::version.
:::> I
:::> don't remeber there being any problems with it and we drove it all
:::over.
:::>
:::> That van had and interesting life. It was stolen once but was
returned :::> after :::> about a week unharmed. There was also some
homless person who broke in :::and :::> would live in it at night. Never
bothered the owner much.
:::>
:::>
:::> On 12/16/06, Geo <geost@verizon.net> wrote:
:::> >
:::> > Any thoughts on the Vanagon vs. Toyota Van? I've been looking
into :::the :::> > Toyota Van of the same era as the Vanagon. It's a
similar :::unconventional :::> > design but with the engine under the
seats instead of in back. A bit :::> less :::> > room but reliability
(tho after 20 years I guess it's all a crap
:::shoot)
:::> &
:::> > gas mileage  were strong points. I really want to go vege-diesel
but :::> that :::> > doesn't seem to be a viable option with the Toyota.
:::> >
:::>
:::>
:::>
:::> --
:::> Thanks,
:::>
:::> Jeff
:::> 90' Carat (It's Blue, It's Beautiful, It needs a lot of work) :::>
86' (Soon to be donating organs to the 90') :::> 85' GL (sidelined but
to be resurrected in the near future) :::>