Date:         Tue, 15 May 2001 08:10:42 -0400
Reply-To:     "Horace K. Sawyer" <firestream@mindspring.com>
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From:         "Horace K. Sawyer" <firestream@mindspring.com>
Subject:      Eurovans --help, comparison
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Sorry for the BW, but this is related. Seems like a superb vehicle in
concept, especially the roomy interior for the *passengers*.  From a
driver's perspective, it definitely lacks the charisma of the
Vanagon.  But, what can compare?   The passengers would have a blast in the
MV face to face seating!   Selfless as always (aspiration), HK needs space
for growing familie.  Need unquestioned reliability, safety, when hauling
small HK units.  These needs may drive purchase in the  direction of a
Eurovan.  (Don't laugh)
I saw a brand new one with a poptop.  What a dreamboat!  200hp, alloy
wheels, and a sticker of $31,000.  Ouch.  Didn't even attempt to beg to
drive.  I hate car salesmen anyway.  That sparked interest in the line up
though. So what about a 93 model?  Priced from $6900-8500.  I drove one
yesterday, but am not sure whether to even make an offer.  Auto tranny
problems?  Extremely heavy steering.  It was not enjoyable to *drive* at
all.  Should this abort all consideration?  The one I drove had 120K on the
clock.  Could be
I need info, and tried to get on the Eurovan list, but could not subscribe
due to tech fault or maybe its defunct.
Would someone point me in the direction of a Eurovan specialist, or if  any
of you who know, is the auto tranny is fail prone?  It shifted strangely to
me, bucked the whole van a couple times.  Owner of 7 years said no problems
he knew of.  Other problems inherent in the 93 era vans?  (All I know about
is the fuel lines recall from this list).
Any info appreciated,
thank you comrades, and I am still loyal -- just might branch out a bit

HK