I have an automatic transmission or I'd do the Bostig. But be prepared to spend a minimum $8k before you are done. And then there is the turbo kit for another $4000 or so. . . The Weekender is a nice daily driver, but the bed takes up the entire interior when down, which I didn't like. But all EVs are money pits. One thing about Weekenders and EVCs, they do hold their value, as you can see!! Stuart -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Marc Perdue . . . .So, I'm going to borrow my mother-in-law's car for awhile, get some estimates on fixing the rust and paint on the Vanagon, on putting in a Bostig conversion (sorry Stuart, but I have a friend here with a Bostig that RAVES about it), and fixing up the misc. little things, then make a decision. The allure of the awesome HP of the EV Weekender almost sucked me in, but the transmission, and other costly, issues make me nervous . . . . |
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