Date:         Thu, 15 Dec 2005 18:37:59 EST
Reply-To:     JordanVw@AOL.COM
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From:         JordanVw@AOL.COM
Subject:      Re: [vanagon] SA trailer hitch NLA? other SA parts drying up
Comments: To: wil@CHARMFX.COM
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In a message dated 12/15/05 6:29:22 PM Eastern Standard Time, wil@CHARMFX.COM
writes:


> Has VW stopped selling in SA now?  Is this why the supply is going away?
>
> I still see Vanagons on TV in Europe on travel shows on PBS.  Are they
> being made anywhere now?
>
>
>

yes VWSA is still alive, but they sell the T5 there now. the vanagon (T3)
isnt being made anywhere anymore.   in the US, auto manufacturers are required to
make/stock parts for a certain number of years after a model is made,
apparently this doesnt apply in SA..

chris

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