What about a T5 built in Chattanooga, TN next to the Passat line?  That
would change the price points some.  Maybe outfitted by Winnebago?  Maybe
they could run the unfinished models up to Elkhart Indiana for some camping
conversions?

Pete
'87 Westy "JoesVan"
'79 Westy "Aardvark"

On Tue, Feb 12, 2013 at 1:07 PM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com>wrote:

> That price includes a 20% VAT, so the base price is closer to $50k.  For
> comparison, the last EVC sold here in 2003 listed for about $35k, which is
> about $42k in today's dollars.
>
> By the time a California got over here it would cost over $80k with US mods
> (like air bags), shipping, tariffs, etc.  You won't see a VW camper here
> until it's 100% made in the US or Mexico (unlikely, since VW has abandoned
> the minivan segment), and it could be sold in the $50k range.
>
> Check out your entry level American RV for $20k to $50k and you understand
> why we likely won't get a VW camper here again.  You want a Class B van
> camper?  Your choice is a Sprinter conversion for over $100k.
>
> Download the brochure though, it will make you drool.  Bi-turbodiesel
> option, double glazed windows, electro-hydraulic opening top, lots of cup
> holders and the clever storage that you expect from a VW design. Truly a
> land yacht.
>
> Stuart
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Rob
> Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2013 7:54 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: 2013 California
>
> Just under $60k USD may seem a bit much to me but if your were
> shopping for a Vanagon camper at GoWesty it might not.
> http://www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk/california-range/california/overview/
>
>
>
>
> Rob
> vwrobb@gmail.com
> Eisenhower warned us but they won anyway
>