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Subject:Re: [Syncro] I did the ultimate upgrade for Christmas!
From:David Marshall
Date:Sat, 29 Dec 2007 18:10:33 -0800

No doubt from the realm of experience there Karl... all I can say is your
an ass...

David Marshall

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On Sat, December 29, 2007 15:10, Karl Mullendore wrote:
> I'll be the first to step up and state that in no way, shape or
form is
> the Tour-rag more capable off-road or for that matter
most of the type
> of trips I use my Syncro for. Oh, and no
kitchen, comfy sleeping spot
> for four, etc. etc. If fact, no
comparison on any level for the things
> that matter most to the
majority of Syncro drivers. Oh wait! VW didn't
> DESIGN it as a T3
replacement, that's why. That would be the T4 and more
> recently
T5.
>
> Okay, okay...yes, the T-rag does have it's place
and undoubtedly is
> 'better' in more modernistic ways. But I
ain't buying it. :-)
>
> Karl
>
> David
Marshall wrote:
>>
>> After more than 10 years of
Vanagon Syncro ownership, I have done the
>> ultimate
upgrade
>>
>> Yes, I am (well the wife
>>
is) a proud owner of a 2006 V10 TDI Touareg!  I really have to say it
>> that Volkswagen and Porsche did do their homework on this car
and it is
>> a
>> fine replacement for the Vanagon
in many ways.  Stock vs Stock the
>> Touareg will walk all over
a Syncro Vanagon!  Don't to start any wars
>> here - the
Vanagon is a fine vehicle, but for those who are thinking
>>
about
>> modernizing, the Touareg is something to take a
serious look at.
>