Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2003 00:40:19 -0400
Reply-To: EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
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From: EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject: Re: full westy -vs- weekender
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I'll second this. My jetta I can ZIP to work or the
store, not having to put up with slower moving big trucks, etc. and get
30 MPG's doing it. This save where, on the syncro for the winter.
Eric 86-VW4x4
vw4x4@fyi.net 86-SS Syncro
Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler
92-Jetta GWC
www.fyi.net/~vw4x4/vw4x4.htm
On Fri, 29 Aug 2003, Jay L Snyder wrote:
> So then you need cabinets to store all this neat stuff..... For the life
> of me, I don't see how anyone could put up with using a Vanagon as a daily
> driver. I did it back in the 80s, but now there is so many better
> vehicles out there. If mine wasn't a full Westy, it would be outta here.
> The stove and fridge are the best thing about it. I leave 90% of my
> camping stuff in there all year round. I guess if you like 17 mpg
> commuting to work, go ahead. Why deal with the parking garage issues? I
> jump in the diesel Jetta and go. 40 mpg to work, darn near 50 mpg on the
> highway.
>
> Jay
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> Bill Marshall <Willolyn99@AOL.COM>@gerry.vanagon.com> on 08/29/2003
> 09:22:28 AM
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> Please respond to Willolyn99@AOL.COM
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> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> cc:
> Subject: Re: full westy -vs- weekender
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> Oh yeah, forgot to mention, you can find all sorts of nifty 12v cooking
> gear
> at a really good boat shop. I was in a Boaters World shop in Bradenton FL
> looking for rustproofing spray when I came across coffee makers, blenders,
> toasters, hot plates, skillets, and I swear I saw a 12v microwave. Tons of
> cool
> stuff. And, most important, some of the nicest cup holders you'll ever
> see.
> (You can shop at boatersworld.com.)
>
> So get some plastic tubs and a 12v microwave and make your own westy. ;-)
>
> Bill Marshall
> 85 GL Tiico "Pandora's Box"
> Aurora, IL
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