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Subject:RE: EV, Still Looking
Date:Thu, 1 Aug 1996 19:42:40 -0700

At 10:25 AM 8/1/96, Matthew L. Dekker wrote:
> Thanks to everyone for the advice and suggestions. The auction route is a
> bit scary because of the uncertain history of the vans and more so due to
> the absolute lack of after sale support. (I realize VW dealers don't get
> much credit for their parts & service departments, but unlike an
> auctioneer, the dealers at least have parts and service.)
>
> Add to that this particular dealer seems to be motivated to move this
> van...  who knows, I may actually get the stats to change.
>
> Thanks again,
>
> Matt Dekker
> mekker@eskimo.com
>
> Dekker Service Home Page
> http://www.eskimo.com/~mdekker

Hey EVers:

Anybody try one of these big non-dealer used car outlets, the ones that
locate the car you're after and even warrantee them?  It would seem to me
that EV's are uncommon enough that simply relying on your VW dealer to get
one in from time to time doesn't leave you with any real choices.

-Tim Parker
93 EV GL
60 Singlecab
29 Model A Ford