Date:         Sun, 26 Jan 1997 16:09:45 -0800
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From:         Norman_Leong@BayNetworks.COM (Norman Leong)
Subject:      Re: Bob Lewis VW? EV MV?

Thad asked:

> 1) What is the difference between an EV MV and an EV GL? Is either
bigger or >roomier inside? I found what sounds like a nice EV in maine
-- MV93, 29,500 mi., >camper, extra seats, 17,500. Sound worth it?
There is also a 93 GL in todays paper >(San Jose) which brings me to
the next question:
> 
> 2) Anybody have any dealings with Bob Lewis VW in San Jose? That
last
> GL is through him.

The MV has two theater style, rear facing seats in the middle, the GL
has
a two seat, front facing bench in the middle.  They're both about the
same
amount of room, although I imagine the MV's seats are easier to remove
than
the GL's.

Regarding question number two; when we were shopping around for our
MV,
Bob Lewis had the largest selection of EVs.  Being a volume dealer,
they also tend to be somewhat "slimey"  'Nuf said.  However, if you DO
have to deal with them, I hear Steve Lewis (Bob's son) is an OK guy...
We've never purchased a vehicle from them and the closest we got was
almost
buying a '92 Corrado SLC from them, which was a (typically) unpleasant
experience.

If you want a poptop camper for your family, you want an MV w/ the 
Weekender option, or one of the Winnie EV conversions ('95 on).

Norman
OA/NT Sys. Sppt.
nleong@baynetworks.com
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