Reinhold, Matthias wrote:
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: John S. Cronin [mailto:john.cronin@oit.gatech.edu]
> Sent: Thursday, July 16, 1998 12:57
> To: Reinhold, Matthias; Vanagon@VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Importing a Vanagon from South Africa etc.
>
> On Jul 16, 12:40pm, Reinhold, Matthias wrote:
> >> Subject: Importing a Vanagon from South Africa etc.
> >> Has anybody ever looked into the possibility of importing a Vanagon
> from
> >> South Africa?
> >> What are the problems other than that the whole vehicle is
> 'mirrored'?
> >> What about a T2 Bus from Brasil?
>
> > Let's see - first off it needs emission controls, so a catalytic
> converter
> > and all the electronics needed to ensure it can meet the emissions
> >requirements.
> > This will probably cost a fair sum.
>
> European cars meet or exceed american emission requirements.  I know
> nothing about South Africa or Brasil
>
This is absolutely not true!