Eric,

        I was in Hannover Germany, the place where the vanagons are suppose to
have been manufactured and got a chance to check out a dealer, the prices
for the OE parts are crazy, I did get window cranks (that's the only thing
affordable) I got a quote for joints and a clutch kit, it was around 500
US. I had to back off or risk going hungry. I did see a vanagon in almost
every corner.
Your best bet is the aftermarket places like bus depot or the like, I got
mine from Bowwow from Canada (www.bow-wow.ca) and it is a lot cheaper.

Hope this helps.

Steven
82 Westy
Manila Philippines

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> From: richard lumb <richard.lumb@DLR.DE>
> To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Purchasing accessories in Germany
> Date: Tuesday, August 18, 1998 2:46 AM
>
> Eric,
>
> I live in Germany but recently bought most of my spares/accessory
> needs in the US - much cheaper (although getting a full set of
> shocks, cv joints and wheel bearings through as hand luggage had its
> interesting moments :)  ).  I would suggest getting anything
> specifically VW related from the list dealers in the US.  Germany
> dealer prices are not cheap!
>
> If there's anything from Reimo etc. that particularly catches your
> eye and can't be got at a discount in the US then OK - but generally
> US is cheaper.
>
> Rich Lumb
> '86 Westy MV
>
> Eric wrote:
>
> > Will be going to Germany next and was wondering if it is worthwhile
> > purchasing any accessories... <snip>