Date:         Sun, 26 Mar 2006 02:14:54 -0800
Reply-To:     BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: [vanagon] nice clean RED '88 Doublecab on ebay...in Virginia
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On 3/25/06, JORDANVW@aol.com <JORDANVW@aol.com> wrote:
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> this one is a beauty..and its already titled in the US..   and its RED!!
> :<)
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>
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Volkswagen-Bus-Vanagon-Transporter-88-Crew-Cab-Transporter-DOKA-bus-truck-tristar-synchro_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ15291QQi
> temZ4624872313QQrdZ1
>


Chris,

Since you seem to like to post these vehicles for sale and break down the
details for everybody, let me make a comment on at least this one. First off
the Seller says this in the auction description:

"The difference between this truck and any other though is this: the
rarified DOMESTIC version. That is, these were primarily imported and
estimates range from 40-70 trucks TOTAL in the USA. "
**
To the best of my knowledge, VW did not officially import any Dokas for US
consumption. But then, who nows? Let's look at this guy's auction for a
second. He provides a link to a Carfax document. If you read through to the
Full History section, you wil find that it was first registered in CANADA in
03/30/98. Gee, if it was "the rarified DOMESTIC version." where was it
hiding for 10 years? Even if it was in Canada, then it's not domestic to the
US. I could go on and on and pick the thing down to the details down to the
bare bones.

I mean look at this remark, "This vehicle has been registered domestically
so you can actually drive it! (unlike most imports which do not meet
regulations). I'm sorry US registration does not guarantee it was imported
legally.* *Can't we just leave this subject alone? If they got it in the US
and got it registered w/o doing anything because their state allows it, GOOD
for them. I would stop short of making a glaring endorsement that it's the
best thing since sliced bread.

I don't mean to sound grumpy but I've seen this sort of posting too often on
the list lately that usually precitates an emotional exchange. My finger
slipped off the delete key and started typing this response. Sorry, Chris.
I'll make sure my finger is pointed in the right direction next time.
Delete. Delete. =)


BenT

Lives on sale at Walmart 2 for a $1. I'm running out to buy a dozen. Anyone
want one?

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