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2000EVC sticker shock
Bob- I have just bought a 99 evc-I looked for a long time at other
camper vans-They are all much more expensive then the evc- the Sportsmobile, which was one of the first to convert VW vans in the early 60"s now costs well over 40000 and is very glitzy and over done in my opinion. The evc is by far the least expensive camper van made. The best thing about it is its simplicity- I also have a 85 westy which I love/hate--the evc is no comparison-I call the EVc my real car because it can go as fast as any on the highway-has great heat and air etc.etc -37000 is alot of money -but it is a deal when it comes to campers-Lary |
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Re: WWJ Radio review response to our emails
Michael G. McCarthy
Pretty class act, I'd say.
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---------- From: "Rob McCulloch" <1mcculloch@...> I also questioned Jeff's review of the EV and he asked me to forward |
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WWJ Radio review response to our emails
I also questioned Jeff's review of the EV and he asked me to forward
you this response: To Volkswagen Eurovan Owners: Thank you for your insight into this vehicle. In my test drive, I was comparing it to other minivans. Many people have pointed out to me that this was probably not the right thing to do. While the Eurovan isn't a vehicle that I would choose to purchase, you're e-mails certainly shed a new light on why many people find this to be an attractive vehicle. I do a daily automotive feature on WWJ, the all news radio station in Detroit. I plan to include several of the comments on Friday's feature. That's when I normally do a test drive segment. I will put the e-mails on the web in their entirety. At some point in the near future, I plan to re-write the web review, to include comments from Eurovan drivers, and put the vehicle into perspective a little bit more. Some background on myself. I've been in broadcasting twenty five years, nearly ten of those years at this station. I've been doing the automotive feature the past two years. I feel you never stop learning. Thanks for your feedback. Jeff Gilbert Reporter WWJ, Detroit jdgilbert@... |
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Re: 2000 EVC MSRP
Nakamura, Roy M
Bob... the price to join this club doesn't come cheap... LOL.
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My guess from lurking around here is that a 1999 EVC new sold for around 31,000 to 36,000 w/seat. I paid a lot for my 99EVC... $34,900, but I've enjoyed every minute of ownership (when it's in my garage ... rather than when it's in the VW service bays... I had to put that in... sorry). Good luck! ... and ask for a $3,000 discount and work-up from there... yeah I know... 38,000 with T&L is "STILL" a lot. Roy Nakamura 99 EVC 84 Scirocco -----Original Message----- |
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Re: EV - The Movie
Bob,
Good point. The video also got me interested in the '93. It was a delayed action since I waited until Feb '94 to buy. Maybe VW looked at the list of people they sent the '93 video to and figured they might be ready to buy again. Perhaps one last sales push for the T4 before they move on. For me they would need to have a 5 speed model priced closer to 25K before I would see any possibility. I do like to dream however so you never know. Imagine having my own Camper. Bring on the movie! Ron |
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Re: Rear heater blowing cold air on EV MV
In a message dated 02/15/2000 4:23:57 PM Eastern Standard Time,
leif@... writes: The rear heater under the passenger side jump seat(snip) Is there something like that on the MV that I am just missing?There are some people who have installed a bypass device on the rear heater hoses of the 93 EV to solve a problem of a leaking rear heater core. All the hoses are accessible below the vehicle. I would crawl under and trace the hoses to ensure they are intact. If you do find a bypass, you will then have to ensure that the heater core is without leaks. If you can't get the rear heater system working quickly, I would not be too concerned. The front heater provides ample heat and can be directed aft if necessary. Bob Williams 93 Weekender with 5-speed VIN: WV2MC0700PH104774 Severna Park, MD |
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Re: Camping Checklist?
Richard Cochran
"steven balsley" <sdbals-@...> wrote:
original article: Jim-are so inclined. In addition, he has a list of supplies, etc. he takesI was going to mention this, but you beat me to it. Oh well. I'll point out that my checklist is mostly procedural, that is, things to DO, not so much things to PACK. As far as things to bring, I find it easiest just to store almost everything (kitchen stuff, bed sheets, pillows, flashlights with batteries, candle lanterns, lighters, first aid kit, etc.) in the van permanently, so it's always ready to go. My camp kitchen is mostly small lightweight stuff designed for backpacking or car camping. Before a trip, all I need to pack is clothes and food, plus an optional guitar, telescope, camera, etc. If you borrow kitchen gear piecemeal from your home kitchen, you'll want to make a packing list and revise it after every trip until you get it right. --Rich |
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Re: EV - The Movie
In a message dated 02/15/2000 4:21:19 PM Eastern Standard Time,
bleggis4@... writes: Received in the mail today an offer for a "free EuroVan movie" -- a(snip) Hmm, let's see... my 93 GL is now 7 years old, running great, only 51K.The last video I got from VW was the one promoting the 93 EV. Now I have a 93 EV. Regarding the 2000 EV movie: I also received VW's offer and returned my postcard to order a copy. Let's see if I can resist the sales pitch for the 2000. Since I have 137,000 miles on my 93, I suspect I am destined to fail. Bob Williams 93 Weekender with 5-speed VIN: WV2MC0700PH104774 Severna Park, MD |
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Re: Blower motor
Vance, Beaumont W.
You can change the resistor by taking out the dash and simply replacing it.
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Europarts carries them. But to lubricator the fan you will have to take it out using the previously posted procedure. If you go to that much trouble, you might as well replace it because sooner or later, the fan is going to blow the resistor and start squealing again. -----Original Message-----
From: Sukitoby@... [mailto:Sukitoby@...] Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2000 1:58 PM To: ev_update@... Subject: [ev_update] Re: RE:Blower motor I am one of those who has a blower with only high speed. Could you please tell me how to lubricate and change the resistors on my 95 EVC. (What are the values of these in ohms and watts - still trying to find out) Steve with 95 EVC ------------------------------------------------------------------------ eLerts! It's easy. It's fun. Best of all, it's free. -- Talk to your group with your own voice! -- |
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Cruise control problems
Leif
As noted in my last post, I am finding gremlins in my MV. I am without a
Bentley for now and would appreciate it if someone could scan any pages pretaining to the cruise control system, and forward them to me attached to an email? My symptoms are this; The cruise control worked on our drive across the country but now it won't respond at all. Is there a relay somewhere that I can replace or fuse to check? Leif '86 Syncro GL '93 EV MV |
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Rear heater blowing cold air on EV MV
Leif
I got a good deal on my new MV but it seems it is not without it's little
non-functioning items. The rear heater under the passenger side jump seat is blowing out cold air only. I have the dials on the dash set correctly, to no avail. My Bentley manual is on back order from the bus depot so I don't really know where to go from here. On my Vanagon the rear heater has a valve that you close in the summer to bypass the heat and blow only cold. Is there something like that on the MV that I am just missing? Please help we are heading out on a week trip to SOCal. on fri. TIA Leif '86 Syncro GL '93 EV MV |
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EV - The Movie
Received in the mail today an offer for a "free EuroVan movie" -- a
short promo showing the various features of the model year 2000 GLS, MV and MV Weekender. Contact me off list if you're a potential buyer and I'll send you the post card. Hmm, let's see... my 93 GL is now 7 years old, running great, only 51K. Maybe there's some "planned obsolesence" I should be aware of? Scott bleggis4@... |
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Re: EuroVan Syncro (4x4)
Larry Schellhase
The German VW site has a picture of one driving up a
mound of snow. Except for the fact that it is driving on the snow, it looks like any other EV. I can't help you with an exact url, someone on this site posted the site directions to the photo a few months back. --- Michael Kamerick <kamerick@...> wrote: article: ------------------------------------------------------------------------I have access to a Canadian certified EuroVanSyncro.I am also very interested in this, as I cannot find eLerts!
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Re: factory fog lamps for '93 mv
Eckhard Rolz
Tag3636@... wrote:
does anyone know where i can obtain the factory fog lamps for my '93 ev mv ?I have been monitoring the German counterpart to our list, the T-4 Forum. Recently there was a discussion on fog lights. It was the consensus that the original are very expensive. In Germany the dealers say that one has to change the bumper and install one that has some sort of support for the lights. I am not sure how true that is. The price they quoted was DM1800 for fog light installation, which is about $900. I opted for a cheap set of fog lights, drilled 2 holes on the bumper where the original fog lights would be, and installed the lights. I also got the original switch last time I was in Germany. I wired them as day-time-running-lighs. Fog lights, however, do not light up the road much. They give you a wider field of vision, but almost directly in front of the vehicle. I leave them on at night but they don't make much of a difference. The German T-4 group has also been discussing 100W bulbs, since even German owners are not happy with the light output of the EV (even though euro-headlights are much better in my opinion). Several members of the group use these stronger bulbs with no problems thus far. One member has been using them for 2 years and he claims that the reflectors have not been damaged by the excessive heat. He even claims that neither the German police nor the German TV (inspection station) has noticed the upgrade. J.C. Whitney sells a number of different (illegal) bulbs. Another way to go would be to upgrade to Euro-specs headlights available at Europarts for $150 each. Good luck Eckhard |
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