Date:         Tue, 19 Aug 2003 20:44:37 -0700
Reply-To:     Jim Ellis <ellisjames@YAHOO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jim Ellis <ellisjames@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: EuroVan Suggestions> Eurovan gloating!
Comments: cc: meow@SBBS.SE
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s k bergin asked for EuroVan Suggestions:

I report that the family, Wife, 14 month boy, 3.5 year old girl have just
returned from an extended loop around eastern Arizona. Imagine leaving Phoenix
and traveling toward Globe, Safford, Morenci, Alpine, Springerville, Showlow,
Globe and Phoenix.

In brief this entails many hill climbs and twisting/turning two-lane hiways.

Summary: I could NOT be any happier. Easily traveled at 80 mph in some
stretches with airconditioning, windshield wipers that actually work as
intended- front AND rear. The 1997 VR6 is not the highest horse power but
performed magnificiently. Rear seat provides room for two kiddie seats and are
secured to the satisfaction of very protective parents.
I have owned VW transporters from 1954, 63, 67, 83 Aircooled and now the 1997.
The exterior styling might not be as "cool" as the splittie buses and they lack
that undescribable "thing" that makes the Vanagons so loveable but DARN arent
the interior of the Eurovans comfortable, drivable and relaxing. I would love
to have a Eurovan MV with the high horse power VR6 and a 5 speed tranny.
We have the full kitchen Winnebago but yet to justify it's existence. I would
recommend the MV but admit to being swayed by the extended frame of the full
camper.

Final thoughts: If I could afford the camper as "Mommas baby hauler" and a
beautiful Synchro Double cab with the power and reliability of the VR6 and
Airconditioning for the Southern Arizona heat then I would be totally
satisfied. SPOILED but satisfied.
Jim Ellis
Phoenix, AZ
63 EZ camper
80 POS Diesel Dasher (45 mpg and a salvage title)
97 Eurovan Winnebago


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