Date:         Tue, 12 Feb 2013 10:07:30 -0800
Reply-To:     Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: 2013 California
Comments: To: Rob <vwrobb@GMAIL.COM>
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That price includes a 20% VAT, so the base price is closer to $50k.  For
comparison, the last EVC sold here in 2003 listed for about $35k, which is
about $42k in today's dollars.

By the time a California got over here it would cost over $80k with US mods
(like air bags), shipping, tariffs, etc.  You won't see a VW camper here
until it's 100% made in the US or Mexico (unlikely, since VW has abandoned
the minivan segment), and it could be sold in the $50k range.

Check out your entry level American RV for $20k to $50k and you understand
why we likely won't get a VW camper here again.  You want a Class B van
camper?  Your choice is a Sprinter conversion for over $100k.

Download the brochure though, it will make you drool.  Bi-turbodiesel
option, double glazed windows, electro-hydraulic opening top, lots of cup
holders and the clever storage that you expect from a VW design. Truly a
land yacht.

Stuart

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Rob
Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2013 7:54 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: 2013 California

Just under $60k USD may seem a bit much to me but if your were
shopping for a Vanagon camper at GoWesty it might not.
http://www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk/california-range/california/overview/




Rob
vwrobb@gmail.com
Eisenhower warned us but they won anyway