Date:         Wed, 10 Jan 2001 06:43:46 -0500
Reply-To:     John <johnpatt@WARWICK.NET>
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From:         John <johnpatt@WARWICK.NET>
Organization: PattonSystems International
Subject:      Re: vanagon Digest - 9 Jan 2001 - Special issue (#2001-47)
Comments: To: BenTbtstr8@aol.com
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BenTbtstr8@aol.com wrote:
>
> John,
>
> It's basically the same thing. Just a question of what year it was built. The
> MV's are the later models. they have a different paint scheme. Gray interiors
> only I believe.
>
> After checking my VW brochures, I discovered that they are actually referred
> to as a a "Base Camper" as in base model.
>
> They were sold as Wolfsburg Editions only until the Carat and the MV came
> into the scene. Just "badge engineering" by VW again.
>
> Ben

Hi Ben,

My '91 Multivan has a built plate from Westfalia. I think that means
that the unit was given to Westfalia as an "incomplete vehicle" and the
finished by Westy. That seems a little extravagant to just add to the
model mix. Since I don't want to haul the kitchen stuff when not camping
40 weeks a year, the base camper is my ideal. As for resale and value
retention, I'm glad mine says "Westfalia" on it and not those other
badges.

John