Date:         Mon, 12 Nov 2007 12:23:37 -0800
Reply-To:     Tom Forhan <fourwdvw@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         Tom Forhan <fourwdvw@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Vanagon vs Eurovan
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The GoWesty article is interesting, but it is
comparing campers.

The biggest thing they miss is that the Vanagon has a
much roomier interior than the Eurovan.  Some Eurovan
campers may have similar room, but only because of an
extended wheelbase that makes parking much more
difficult.


--- Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM> wrote:

> This may help a little with the comparison:
>
> http://www.gowesty.com/library_article.php?id=98
>
> It may not answer all your questions, but might give
> some insight.
>
> Stephen
>
> --- Kai Mei <kai@NEWCLEAR.US> wrote:
>
> > I really enjoyed my short time with 87 Wolfie, but
> > need an automatic....
> >
> > Is a Eurovan much harder to park in tight spaces?
> I
> > live in NYC,
> > always, always parallel park.
> >
> > Is the MV Eurovan smaller in the interior than the
> > 87 wolfie interior?
> >
> > Would I get better mileage with a Auto vanagon, or
> > auto eurovan...
> > assuming good tune, 50/50 city/hwy and
> conservative
> > driving?
> >
> > Is a Eurovan still good for DIY repair, or do they
> > have costly
> > systems that are almost impossible to repair by an
> > average shadetree
> > mechanic?
> >
> > Do Eurovan's handle as well as vanagons?
> >
> > Cost of ownership of an Eurovan, much higher or
> > lower than Vanagon?
> >
> > Thanks to any who can answer these questions.
> >
>
>
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