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Subject:Re: Watch out Westy, there is a new kid in town!
From:Ben T
Date:Sun, 8 Apr 2012 21:12:28 -0700

It's ugly with a capital 'UGH!' IMHO.
But beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

BenT

sent from my electronic leash

On Apr 8, 2012, at 7:48 PM, chris and/or ruth <populuxe59@YAHOO.COM> wrote:

> According to an inflation calculator I checked, if you spent $24K on a westfalia new in 1990, the cost in todays money would be $42,000.  
> The Nissan is $64K and it has everything and more that the Westfalia crowd lusts over.
>  
> * They must have been reading this list for most wanted necessities and options:
>  
> 17" wheels, AC, cab AC, 317HP motor, Head lights, air-bags, traction control, contemporary radio, Remote locks, 4 HD disk brakes, hitch receiver w/ wiring (you can tow!), 3 rear seat belts,  5-speed auto, cruises down the highway turning at 2K-rpm, power windows-tinted, coach battery, micro, 12v fridge ,exterior storage(running board), water heater,  Grey water tank,  front seat bed option, outside shower, cruise control, tilt wheel, compass and exterior temp display, ABS and limited slip, 45 cubic feet of storage, and for Dave McK, in Texas, I don't see a pesky roof sky-light.
>  
> Looks like it gets about same gas mileage as a Vanagon or better.
>  
> Chris 3
>  
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> I had a good look.  Especially at the standard 106L !!! engine.  I want to see that baby, and I'd like to see the vehicle that uses it!!  In "Specifications" under "Automotive", the line designated "Engine" lists 106L/28 U.S. Gallons .   Hmmmm...... .
> 
> mcneely
> 
> ---- Rob <becida@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
>> Looks good! A Nissan weekender.
>> 
>> http://www.navvehicles.com/features_and_benefits.aspx
>> 
>> 
>>   >>Although Roadtrek Motorhomes Inc., the parent of NAV Vehicles, was
>> established in 1974 and manufactures the number one selling class B
>> motorhomes in North America, NAV Vehicles is a new division currently
>> establishing a network of Nissan dealers to handle its new line of
>> activity vehicles:<<
>> 
>> Rob
>> becida@comcast.net
> 
> --
> David McNeely