Date:         Mon, 16 Jul 2001 10:11:07 -0700
Reply-To:     David Richoux <tubaman@WOMBAT.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         David Richoux <tubaman@WOMBAT.NET>
Subject:      Re: Interesting item on eBay web site
              item#593302744:Mercedes-Benz : 306D Van
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Stan Wilder wrote:
>
> Somebody likes it he's had 440 visitors.
> If it was like Westfalia it would be of real interest.

One of my favorite "Wish they brought it into the States" in current production
is the MB Sprinter James Cook
http://www.mercedes-benz.com/e/rv/jamescook/default.htm  (I am pretty sure
Westfalia does the interior.)
I contacted DaimlerChrysler USA about any future plans to bring it in with the
commercial Sprinter vans Freightliner will be getting - this was their reply:

    Thank you for your interest in Mercedes-Benz, your value as a customer is
     very important to us.

     At this time, only the commercial vans are going to be imported through
     Freightliner.  If you would like to contact Freightliner, their phone
     number is 1-800-385-4357.

     If we can be of any further assistance, please feel free to call us at
     1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372).

    Sincerely,

    Heidi Martin
    Consumer Promotions
    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

So anyway, maybe the "Grey Market" is a possibility for getting a modern euro camper?

Dave Richoux

>
> On Sat, 14 Jul 2001 14:37:57 PDT Terry Kay <ctonline@WEBTV.NET> writes:
> > Wow !!
> > This is the ultimate ride----
> > Where in the heck did this come from?
> > I never have seen any of these in my neck of the woods!
> > Did they just import these to the West Coast?