Date:         Thu, 7 Jan 1999 00:16:30 EST
Reply-To:     ThingGuy@AOL.COM
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From:         Steve Lashley <ThingGuy@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Unflattering '99 EuroVan review(now my opinion)
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If you try to compare the EV with a minivan, and you like minivans, then you
won't be happy. The EV is much larger and taller.  Minivans drive like cars,
the EV drives a lot like a truck. (or like a VW Bus)

If you try to compare the EV with the larger Ford/Chevy rear wheeled vans, and
you like that kind a thing, then you won't be happy either.  The EV is a
little smaller.

I have to admit that I used to think of the EV as a minivan until I bought
one.  Park the EV next to one, and you'll see just how much taller the EV is.
The EV stands up well next to my '74 Bus.

The German engineering and enjoyment of driving it is the reason I bought my
EV.  When I called the PO (she traded it in on a new Chevy) she wanted it
back!  After owning the EV for so long, she couldn't stand driving the Chevy.

And yes I enjoy driving it.  It is as much fun as driving my '74.  A couple of
guys in local NEATO chapter were ribbing me about the EV.  Well, to me this is
a VW bus.  Just get behind the wheel and you get the same feeling as driving a
bus.  Poke your head underneath and you see some familiar rails and
crossmembers.

Of course driving an EV won't evoke the same feeling as driving the new
beetle.  But it does evoke the feeling of driving a VW bus.  Had the reviewers
ever owned VW buses, then I'm sure driving the EV would of evoked that
nostalgic feeling.

Of course the automatic tranny, dual air, real heat, heated mirrors and front
wheel drive aint too bad either. (my EV has at least 5 cupholders, 7 if you
count the little square spot in the doors.  How many f***ing cupholders do you
need anyway?)

Steve Lashley
SKL Enterprises
Importing German Side Tents, Carver Propane Heaters and other Accessories for
Bus, Vanagon and Eurovan
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