In a message dated 97-04-06 19:36:49 EDT, CLZIBERT writes:

> I saw a Vanagon today on a for sale lot with rocker panels.  It didn't have

> the little Wolfsburg Edition seal (like on my old '89) and wasn't a Carat.
 
> It was a GL, and I could tell by the 7 headrests visible, that it had the 
> traditional seating arrangement like my 93 EV GL.
>  
>  My old '89 Wolfsburg had rocker panels, and it was my understanding that 
> only Wolfsburgs and Carats were available with these trim pieces.  When did

> the GL get them?  

1990 & 1991.

> Also, when I bought my Vanagon they were selling both 
> Carats and Wolfsburgs that were practically the same model.  What was the 
> difference?  I bought the Wolfsburg because I was able to special order it 
> with different options than the standard ones had and that was the only 
> reason I got it instead of a Carat.  What is the difference?

The 1989 Vanagon GL WLE version had unique grey multi-stripe velour
upholstery, a two tone gray & black dash, leather wrapped steering wheel,
unique Star Blue Metalic (or Pastel White) paint & and standard AM/FM
cassette stereo.  Other than that, they are the same model.

Jim Davis
87 GL Syncro
88 GL Wolfsburg