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Date:         Wed, 14 Nov 2007 13:26:39 +1300
Reply-To:     Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ>
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From:         Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ>
Subject:      Re: Vanagon vs Eurovan
In-Reply-To:  <11dcddf80711122159l452f178fpba3fd5d4c4752f5e@mail.gmail.com>
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>*2)* Turning radius: Vanagons turn as tight as a forklift, Eurovan campers
>with their considerably longer wheelbase (132" versus 96 inches), have a
>very large turning radius by comparison making it much less maneuverable,
>especially in tight off-road types of conditions and for everyday parallel
>parking."


You may also find that because of the engine location, the T4 doesn't
allow the front wheels to turn as far as the T3 (I haven't been able
to check this myself).


>2) EVC - Automatic transmission ONLY. I will not buy an automatic.


Maybe in the US...
--
Andrew Grebneff
Dunedin
New Zealand
Fossil preparator
Seashell, Macintosh, VW/Toyota van nut
‚ Opinions stated are mine, not of the University of Otago
"There is water at the bottom of the ocean"  - Talking Heads
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