Date:         Sun, 4 Nov 2012 20:15:05 -0800
Reply-To:     Ben T <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Ben T <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Pics Of The Blue Star
Comments: To: J Stewart <fonman4277@comcast.net>
In-Reply-To:  <1511959909.1255097.1352088542017.JavaMail.root@sz0063a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii

Just tell them it's an older Routan.:-)


BenT

sent from my electronic leash

On Nov 4, 2012, at 8:09 PM, J Stewart <fonman4277@comcast.net> wrote:

> Actually, Ben, any time I have gone to any VW dealer in Virginia and asked for any Vanagon part I get odd looks! Most don't have a clue as to what a "Vanagon" is, and some will even deny it is a Volkswagen. What is truly amazing about this van is that my wife ( a die hard VW Bus/Vanagon hater) has said 5 or 6 times "This van is beautiful". That right there means there is something special about it!      Jeff
> 
>   
> Jeff Stewart
> 
> Bottomline is these things were never called AnyColorStar in the United States. They may be spec'd out identical to the Hannover Editions (Blue/Red/White Stars) sold only in Europe but Blue Stars they aren't.
> 
> If I had a chance to buy a 'real' Hannover Edition Blue Star with a 'ZZZ' VIN, I would be willing to pay more for one vs. a Wolfsburg Edition with a US VIN.
> 
> Congrats on the acquisition. I am not saying there is anything wrong with the Wolfy's. But it remains a Wolfsburg in Blue Star clothing. It doesn't have all the right labels. Try going to your local VW dealership and ask for parts for a T3 Blue Star. I'll bet you will get a different look than from a VW dealer in Germany.
> 
> 
> BenT
> sent from my electronic leash
>