> True story: there's a guy driving a '94/'95 EV around here in S.F. with copies 
> of press releases all over the windows slamming the "no bumper", "bad gas-tank 
> placement", and many other "unsafe" items about the bus. Big ole "LEMON"  
> stickers all over the place. I guess he's supposed to be informing the public. 
> Anyhow, I've seen the van for about a year and what I can't figure out is: If 
> the van is so bad and unsafe, why is he still driving it around? Go figure.;)

Because he's just full of sour grapes?  I don't know.

> I'm new to this list and VW Westies, but plan on buying one in about a year. The 
> info on this list is better than any mag or press-release! Also, what's up with 
> the new Westy's big nose? Has the engine been moved?

New Westy?  Kind of hard to get a Westy anymore in the US.  Do you mean 
does the Eurovan have an engine up front?  Yes.  Front engine - front 
wheel drive.  If you mean something else?  I don't know.

The EV is well loved by some of us.  Harangued by others...

bill and diane killian
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