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Date:         Tue, 12 Feb 2013 13:18:25 -0500
Reply-To:     Jason <uberhare@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jason <uberhare@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: 2013 California
In-Reply-To:  <CANbcC+A7s1NYop8_4zfApfRnKfWEW05L1GdezxOJeQ1-E5GoAw@mail.gmail.com>
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Nice van. I had a good look at took pictures at the Autostadt last summer. Still no Vanagon.

Jason

On Tue, Feb 12, 2013 at 1:13 PM, Jeff <vw.doka@gmail.com> wrote: > Actually... $80k isn't even close as there is no current legal path to > import a T5 into the USA. > > Cheers, > > Jeff > > > On Tue, Feb 12, 2013 at 10:07 AM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote: >> 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


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