Actually, the "California" name dates back to the late '80s. VW used that label on high-end Westies that were sold in Europe. It all started with our beloved T3's. No 'poke' intended... Cheers, Jeff
-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of Stuart MacMillan Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 8:34 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Will be worth less or more?
Well, they will at least hold their value. There is no affordable van camper available now. When gas hits $6 or more, then there will be a switch from the mega RVs to something more sensible, like in other places around the world: http://youtube.com/watch?v=zNwb81gEVZY The "California" name is a poke at us. We'd rather have the 42' motor home here. Maybe the economics will change. I wish I'd kept my '84 Westy, and just stored it behind the garage! Stuart VW camper owner since 1976, and on my third -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Zoltan Kuthy Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 7:53 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Will be worth less or more? I was wondering if the expensive gas prices will influence the Westfalia campers to be worth less or perhaps more. I can think of both ways. Zoltan |
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