Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 1999 6:40 PM
Subject: Aussie replacement for the Westie!!

> Got to love those Aussies.  Looks like they have "inadvertently" given
> us a great Westie Syncro replacement.  It has the PERFECT (simple and
> reliable) powerplant, loads of headroom for the camper section and
> BETTER traction than a 16" Syncro to boot........... perfect mate!!!!!!
> Check it out at:
> http://4wd.sofcom.com/Perentie/6x6.html

nah. in true german/austrian flavor, check out
http://www.eurotruck-importer.com/trucks.htm
and check out the Pinzgauer ... even looks like a Vanagon.  ;) and it's
air-cooled!!

or check out the Unimog.

and they're fairly cheap (to buy!! wait til you want to buy parts for them,
i'll bet!) ... less than $10,000.

of course, a Syncro really IS a Vanagon, and has a lot of compatible parts.
:)

joel