I have been told by reliable industry sources that Volkswagen/Brasil has now
completed a production line for, and is about to start production of,
Brazilian made T4 vans (Eurovans in U.S. lingo).  These are virtually
identical to the German version, with 5 cylinder, 6 cylinder, and diesel
engines to eventually be available.  It makes me wonder if the apparant
decision to stop shipping at least some Eurovan models to Canada that was
reported on this list a couple of months ago might be related to an
undisclosed plan to sell Brazilian made "Eurovans" (could you still call
them that? Brazilvans?) in Canada and/or the U.S.  Just conjecture of
course, or perhaps wishful thinking since a South American made EV could
doubtless be sold here for less than a German one (perhaps making them a bit
more competitive).  At least, the gradual availability of less expensive
Brazilian parts for EV's should make the van a bit more affordable for
current owners to maintain. Anyone else hear of these Brazilvans yet?

- Ron Salmon
  The Bus Depot, Inc.
  http://www.busdepot.com
  (215) 234-VWVW