This was discussed on the EV Update list. Last I saw a Marco Polo (or at least passenger version of the VIto) was a possibility here by 2005 or 2006. Perhaps as a replacement for the big Dodge vans. I think you can already get the Sprinter now. Any rate, some more heresay to feed the fires. Yeah I would like the Vito with a nice Merc CDI pleeze.

bem ----- Original Message ----- From: Sean Garrett <SEAN.GARRETT@ASU.EDU> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2002 12:30 PM Subject: Re: New T5 (Next generation Eurovan)

> Bringing it back... a Mercedes, >$40,000 vehicle. I can here the FED cash > register ringing now $$$ > > Not to mention repair (parts). Even if covered by warranty a dealer would > have to special order the parts from overseas. > > Emissions will be different, plus you will have to get it through customs. > DOT/emissions (for importation) is not a easy task from what I have seen on > this list in the last 3 years. > > Someone has a web page posted on it somewhere. Not difficult, just very > consuming in time and money. > > Sean Garrett > 1981 Westy (his) > 1995 Eurovan Camper (hers) > sean.garrett@asu.edu > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: developtrust [mailto:developtrust@cox.net] > > Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2002 10:20 AM > > To: Sean Garrett > > Subject: Re: Re: New T5 (Next generation Eurovan) pics posted!!! > > > > > > Couldn't a person go to Germany and import one back himself? > > > > > > > HA, no you wouldn't (couldn't)!!!! They are not available > > in the US and > > > Mercedes has no plans to make them avail in the US. I have > > been in love > > with > > > the model below it for some time. Checked on getting one, nada! > > > > > > Sean Garrett > > > 1981 Westy (his) > > > 1995 Eurovan Camper (hers) > > > sean.garrett@asu.edu > > > > > > > > > > > > > >