Date:         Tue, 20 May 1997 15:45:09 -0700
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Jonathan Thompson <jt@crossroute.com>
Subject:      AdventureWagen

Hi all,

I'm thinking about buying an '89 AdventureWagen Vanagon conversion, but
had a few questions and was hoping folks on this list could help.

What are the pluses and minues of the AdventureWagen compared to the
Westfalia?  I'm a little concerned about the permanently raised roof
(instability in the wind, lower gas mileage, problems with overhangs).  Is
this really a problem?  What about storage space between the two?  It seems
like there is more in the AdventureWagon, but that might just be an
illusion and add-ons (such as a roof rack) are basically not an option.
What about general convenience and comfort (are the amenities and access to
them better/worse in one versus the other)?  Driving-wise, is it better to
have the weight more evenly distributed side-to-side?

Also, how popular are these vehicles?  Do they retain their value as well
as the Westfalias or, being more unknown (and a little funny looking :)),
do they depreciate faster?  Are they difficult to sell?  What sort of price
is fair for one of these in good condition?

Thanks in advance!
-jt

p.s. BTW, is there any source of information about AdventureWagen on the
web?  I searched all over but couldn't find anything.