Date:         Thu, 26 Oct 2000 09:15:44 -0700
Reply-To:     Zach Kaplan <zakaplan@EARTHLINK.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Zach Kaplan <zakaplan@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: Importing a Transporter/Eurovan diesel
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Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ> wrote:

> Why not get an Estima/Previa and strip out the interior? The early (IRS)
> examples handled well, though the live-axle later ones do NOT.

I looked into the Previa. I think it is the most beautiful van ever made and
the Toyota reliability and ease of getting replacement parts would be nice.
However the length and height of the cargo area is borderline inadequate and
the fuel economy is mediocre. Diesel versions of the Previa weren't sold in
the US. I've been told the IRS version of the Previa was never sold in the
US. As far as Toyota vans go the ideal for my application would be a Hi-Ace
but that size Toyota van was never sold in North America. I don't know why
they don't import vans like that and give Ford, GM and Dodge some
competition.

Zach Kaplan