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Subject:Re: Honest question for the group
From:Neil N
Date:Sat, 7 Jun 2014 09:02:24 -0700

Interesting comments on parts availability. I assumed that since the
EV is a "newer" VW, there'd be less NLA parts and parts would
generally be easier to find. Moreover, I tend to "forget" about the
indies making-having or having parts made, for the Vanagon.

Neil.

On 6/7/14, kenneth wilford (Van-Again) <kenwilfy@comcast.net> wrote:

> you can usually find a newer one that is say a 2000.  I would get one that
> has extensive records.  Getting parts that aren't just run of the mill turn
> up items has always been a challenge for these vans.  I need a part for a
> Vanagon and I can get it very quickly and there is a big community
> supporting them.  For a Eurovan, not so much.  They were popular in Europe
> but even with that popularity, the parts have never been as well supported
> as the Vanagon.

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Neil n

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