Date:         Tue, 4 Jun 2002 20:17:55 +0200
Reply-To:     Raimund Feussner <rfeussner@GMX.DE>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Raimund Feussner <rfeussner@GMX.DE>
Subject:      vanagon footage...
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 So what? Two more crushed double cabs, completely rotten ones (ten years
 delivery van of some non-caring mechanic).

 Double cabs that arenīt worth repairing can be found in dozens on our
german
 local yunkyards.
 But you guys in the U.S., crying for the ugliest, dented double cabs: You
 let A/Cs, cruise controls, power windows, locks, steering and windows go to
 the crusher...who cares: the german guys who need years to collect this
 equipment since the most T3s are bare-boned models without anything.
 Back to the late 80s:
 Air condition: 2500$ extra, now at least 400$ used (and thatīs cheap!)
 ABS: 2500-3000$ extra, now at least 500$ used
 Power mirrors: 800$ extra (or something), now at least 150$ used
 ...and so on with cruise (150$ used), power locks(150$ used), -windows(200$
 used), -steering(400$ used).
 Body moulding+ carat bumpers: now at least 400$ used. Padded dash: 100$
used
 Almost everything standard in U.S. versions.

 Thatīs some weird situation...You guys want to go back from electric to
 crank windows!

 Later.
 ...gotta throw up.

 Greets
 Raimund
 only ironic and sarcastic, not offending anyone, but realising how
 different markets can be...


>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "dave bowers" <dave@SPARKPLUG.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Tuesday, June 04, 2002 6:54 PM
> Subject: vanagon footage...
>
>
> > Hey Folks,
> >
> > Six weeks ago I was watching 'police chases' on the FX channel when I
> caught
> > a glimpse of a Vanagon just before the commercial break. It was featured
> in
> > the 'coming up next' clip.
> >
> > All I could do was grab my digi cam to record the footage off the t.v.
> > screen (sorry for the poor quality).
> >
> > What I saw next was horrifying. It was hard not to cry. Looks like VW &
> > Europe putting our lovely crew cabs through the ringer for highway
safety.
> >
> > I've taken the footage, and threw together a quick lil' memorial in
honor
> of
> > our lovely Vanagons (and one Porsche. seemed appropriate). This not for
> the
> > faint of heart.
> >
> > Movies can be viewed/downloaded at:
> >
> > http://dave-bowers.com/mov/rip.mov
> >
> > I've posted the movie for all to see on my web space. It's about 4 mb. I
> > hope it's not too slow. It was made with iMovie on a Mac. Might need
> > QuickTime to view it. I don't have a PC and haven't been able to test it
> for
> > windows.
> >
> > dave bowers
> > vancouver, wa
> > 1986 Westy
> >
> > p.s.
> >
> > keep a box of Kleenex handy
> >
>
>