Actually I had a 1991 extended awd Astro van and it was impressive in the
crappy weather we get in Southern Ontario.  Never got it stuck even when I
tried.  It was warm and comfortable, except for my left foot, and very
reliable....but it sure wasn't a Westy!!

Jack Bateman
Oshawa, Ontario - Canada

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> From: Randy Newell <rnewell@epower.net>
> To: Multiple recipients of list <vanagon@lenti.med.umn.edu>
> Subject: Re: Synchronauts: Alert: Son of Synchro Lurks! MB/VW Hybrid
> Date: Thursday, July 10, 1997 9:33 AM
> 
> On that note, I've seen two GMC Safari AWD running around (very nice
> looking truck, for a domestic). Looks like the domestic market is seeing
> that even van people like AWD too! Maybe VW will follow?????
> Randy Newell
> rnewell@epower.net
> 
> ----------
> > From: Mark B. Magee <condor2@flash.net>
> > To: Multiple recipients of list <vanagon@lenti.med.umn.edu>
> > Subject: Synchronauts: Alert: Son of Synchro Lurks! MB/VW Hybrid
> > Date: Wednesday, July 09, 1997 10:50 PM
> > 
> > 4WD Volks,
> > To see the Son of Synchro, look at:
> > http://www.sofcom.com.au/4WD/News/1997/970520.MB.html
> > This Mercedes Benz/VW project looks very interesting (and exceedingly
> > expensive).
> > Mark B. Magee
> > 87GL 83K 
> > Kemah TX