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BATES RENTAL - Home Bates Motor Home Rental Network of Houston Don't Buy Your Luxury RV, Rent It! Houston Motorhome and RV Rentals Houston RV Rental, Motor Home,Trailer Rentals, &Houston Motor Home Rental With more than 5 years ofMotor Home Rental experience, Bates Motor Home RentalNetwork of Houston is a local, family-owned-and-operatedcompany that rents out RVs, and trailers at great low prices. Ourlicensed and insured company makes sure we only rent outhigh-quality products, plus we offer some repairs services. Whetheryou are looking to rent a camper trailer or a luxury motor home,stop by today! RVs & MotorHomes Include: Plumbing Roof& Structural Propane Systems Overload Springs Underor Over Drive Hitches (RV & Auto) Wiring& Electrical Parts WeightDistribution & Sway Control Self-Adjusting Air Ride Systems Automatic or ManualTransmissions Services: Lube-Oil-Filter Service • Appliance Repairs •Restoration Detailing • Generator Service Brand Names: Mandalay™ • Fleetwood • Newmar Service & Parts For: Motor Homes & Coaches (Gas or Diesel) •Travel Trailers • Tent Trailers Enclosed Utility Trailers • Sled, ATV, & Personal WatercraftTrailers Models of Motor Homes & RVs (RentalsOnly): Class C to Class A • 28-foot to42-foot Dedicated to Excellence With your needs and desires in mind, Bates Motor Home RentalNetwork of Houston has developed our company'scapabilities to better serve you! If you have any questions orrequests, our friendly staff members are always standing by andready to help in any way that they can. We are dedicated toexcellence through your 100% satisfaction . Visit BatesMotor Home Rental Network of Houston for motorhome, RV and trailer rentals in Houston. Conveniently located in NorthHouston! Stop by today! (713) 691-7238 Hours of Operation: Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Links: www.batesintl.com Bates Motor Home Rental Network of Houston 210 Burbank Street Houston, TX 77076-5005 Phone: (713) 691-7238 Fax: (713) 691-2745 Toll Free: (800) 491-9021 hwilliamson@area-mechanical.com

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RV Travel Family Vacation Easy on the Pocket Go RVing Search Reconnect with Family Cool For Kids Easy on the Pocket Freedom & Control Convenience & Comfort Lure of the Outdoors Retire In Style Meet RV Families/Testimonials Pursue Your Passions Print this Page Easy on the Pocket You shouldnt have to spend a lot on something called free time. RVs make economic sense. They allow you to do more while spending less. They provide unlimited options, even on a limited budget. Many RV models allow a family of four to save up to 70 percent on vacation costs over other forms of travel. Thats a calculation that takes into account RV ownership costs, including payments, insurance, maintenance, tires, registration and depreciation. Want to take your family of four to Orlando for a week? Traveling in a typical family motorhome will cost you 43 percent less than flying, renting a car, staying in a hotel and eating out. A trip to the Grand Canyon in a folding camping trailer will cost 52 percent less than driving and using hotels and restaurants. PKF Consulting, an international travel and tourism research firm, recentlyconducted a complete vacation cost analysis . The study found that family RV vacations are moreaffordable than travel by personal car, train, airline, or cruise ship. Not only do other forms of travel cost more, the outlay typically covers only one vacation. Not so with an RV. Its ready to go again whenever you are. It all adds up. RVing gives you the most for your vacation dollars. To fly with the kids would be well over $1,000, and when you factor in expensesfor hotels, renting a car, and eating out all the time, it really adds up. - RVowner Andrea Hyland of Long Island, N.Y. For the vast majority of RV buyers, the interest on their motorhome or towableunit is deductible at tax time because it qualifies as a second home. - David J.Humphreys, president of Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) For information on RV payment plans and tax benefits, click here . ©2005 Go RVing, Inc.

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Used RV Parts and RV Salvage Yards - RVbasics.com Information for RVers about RVing - RV Travel - Full Time RVing - RV Maintenance - RV Repair Back to Home Page Join the RVbasics Email Group Get news and current information about the RVing lifestyle, and the RV industry emailed directly to you.(see our News Page for recent news) In addition to getting news of interest to RVers you can also post your own news and questions. We never share your email address with anyone. Enter Your eMail Address Below Used RV Parts and RV Salvage Yards for Motor Homes Travel Trailers and Fifth Wheels AFFORDABLE RV SURPLUS - 546 Hickory St. Chico, CA 95928 Phone: (888) 326 5470 or (530) 879 9501 - Surplus & New RV Parts from Hi-Line RV Manufacturers Jerry@affordablervsurplus.com AGENCY RV SALES & SERVICE - 674 E. Highway 30, Mechanicsville, IA 52306; (800) 938-4936. Buy, sell, trade, rebuild all parts for Vixen motorhomes. ALL RITE EXTERIORS - 1500 Shelton, Hollister, CA 95023; (800) 262-6541. Collision-repair parts for all types RV exteriors. ALL SEASONS RV - 10191 Government Way, Hayden, ID 83835; (208) 772-6581. A supply of new and obsolete Onan generator and engine parts, as well as manuals. E-mail: seasons@dmi.net . ALRETTA TRUCK PARTS INC - Bldg#5B, Second Flr., One Watson Place, Framingham, Ma. 01701 ; ph. 508-788-9409 ; fax 508-788-9499. Manufacturer and Distributor of Dodge motorhome Class A and Class C service brake system parts including rotors, drums, friction materials, calipers, wheel cyl's, hoses, hardware, and related parts. Also supplied for Ford and Chevy chassis. Inquire by phone or e-mail: brakeparts@mac.com AMERICAN VINTAGE TRAILER & SCOOTER COMPANY - Los Angeles, CA (323) 932-1406. Specialize in restoring and renting pre-1950 trailers. Extra used vintage trailer parts, especially 1950's Airstreams and pre-1950 Spartans. E-mail: trailergod@earthlink.net ARIZONA RV SALVAGE - 2737 W. Lincoln, Phoenix, AZ 85009; toll free: (877) 824-8242, (602) 272-0301; fax: (602) 272-3072. New and used plumbing, cooling, lighting, appliances, windows, doors, holding tanks, hubs, rotors, axles, running gears and rear ends. Vast inventory, will ship nationwide. BOB COX CAMPER COUNTRY INC - 6014 Clinton Highway, Knoxville, TN 37912; (800) 688-0825, (423) 688-0823; fax: (423) 688-0881. Sales and service for Fleetwood, Carriage, Carri-lite, Prowler, Rockwood and others. E-mail: stacie@bobcoxcampercountry.com BOB'S USED RV PARTS - RT 2 BOX 1145 High Springs, FL 32643 Phone: (386) 454 5733 Wide selection of used RV parts, we buy wrecked RVs. BONTRAGER'S SURPLUS RV PARTS - 18719 E. US 12, White Pigeon, MI 49099; (269) 483-7017; fax: (616) 483-7786. Refrigerators, ranges, hot water heaters, furnaces. BRANDON'S AUTO SALVAGE - Balrico FL (800) 282-7462 all types of RV parts for all types of RV C & G TRAILER SERVICE - 9241 Sonrisa Street, Bellflower, CA 90706; (800) 662-3790. Authorized Airstream service center. Established in 1964. E-mail: cgtrailer@aol.com CAMP TRAILER PARTS 2287 Millville Road, Lapeer, MI 48446; (810) 664-3080. Specializing in parts for Apache pop-ups. CAMPER & RECREATION INC / Canvas Replacement division - W2299 State Hwy 98, Loyal, MI 54446; (800) 232-2079, (715) 255-8142; fax: (715) 255-9332. New canvas or vinyl tents for any pop-up, any year, any make or model. Lift system parts & replacement kits and other hard-to-find parts for pop-ups. E-mail: cmprcvs@tznet.com CAMPING WORLD - For inquiries rgarding hard-to-find parts for such items as awnings and air-conditioners, call (800) 626-5944 and ask for Tech Services. CHEROKEE RV SALVAGE - 5050 Humboldt Street, Denver, CO 80216; Toll Free: 877-470-3433 (303) 295-3433; fax (303) 295-0239. Email : cherokeerv@msn.com New & used RV parts, including windows, shower enclosures, sinks, refrigerators, holding tanks, hub caps/wheels, etc. Close-outs, seconds, overstocks and liquidations, as well as factory-direct new parts. CINNABAR ENGINEERING INC - 116 Orval Street, Sandusky, MI 48471; (800) 720-2227. All original GMC motorhome parts and publications are distributed under license from General Motors Corporation. E-mail: GMCMH@aol.com COLAW RV SALAVAGE - I-44 at exit 22, Carthage, MO 64836;Toll Free 877-548-2125. 80 acres of hundreds of RVs in stock for new/used/surplus parts. CONIBEAR RV CENTER - 11636 N. US 98, Lakeland, FL 33809; (800) 981-2787. Available inventory of some original Avco motorcoach parts. Also, good supply of other hard-to-find parts. E-mail: dmills@smallrvs.com COOPER RV SALVAGE 1300 Thornton St. Elkhart, IN 46514 (219) 293-3027 All types of parts for all types of RVs. Cranes R.V. Refrigeration Inc - 25 California St., Vallejo CA, 94590 Tel: 707-552-0337 -Fax: 707-552-0929 Toll Free: 800-309-0535 Rebuilt RV refrigerators, cooling units, and used hard to find parts for rv refrigerators. email: Allan@CranesRV.com CREATIVE COACH - 8250 State Road 33N, Lakeland FL 33809; (888) 234-3439, (863) 984-3439; fax: (863) 984-1876. Collision repair and design center.. Specializing in Prevost, Bluebird, Newell, Country Coach, Monaco, Holiday Rambler, Beaver, Safari and Fleetwood products. New and used parts. E-mail: ccfl@gte.net D & B WHEELS INC - 4409 E. Mission Boulevard, Pomona, CA 91766; (909) 590-1702. Wheels, tires, accessories, new and used. Buy/sell/trade. DIXIE TRAILER SUPPLY RV PARTS & SERVICE - 4135 N. Dixie Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334; (305) 565-9210. In business 27 years. New and hard-to-find trailer and RV parts. D.T.I. INC. PARTS UNLIMITED - 304 N. Main, Middlebury, IN 46540; (800) 289-0919, (219) 825-5858. Reconditioned/scratch and dent appliances. RV appliance parts. ECONOMY USED RV PARTS - #8 1678 W. Superstition, Apache Junction, AZ 85220; (800) 224-2601, (520) 982-2678. New, used, salvage, surplus and obsolete parts with discount prices. Buy/sell/trade. EDWARDS MOTORS - 4029 Central Avenue, Lake Station, IN 46405; (219) 962-4772. Specialize in mechanical renovation of older Dodge-powered motorhomes. ELKHART SURPLUS SALVAGE - 28301 US 33 West, Elkhart, IN 46516; (219) 295-8903. ELECTREX 108 E. Sherman Hutchinson, KS 67501(620) 669-9966 Custom manufacturing of electrical wiring harnesses, electrical assemblies, switch panels, clock panels and misc. electrical devices for vans and RVs. Factory RV Surplus 1537 W. Bristol Elkhart, IN 219-262-3327 FOREIGN ENGINE SERVICE - 5811 S.E. Johnson Creek Boulevard, Portland OR 97206; (503) 771-2526, (800) 349-3778. Parts and repairs for the LeSharo and Phasar motorhomes. Available stock for almost anything that is drivetrain related, including transmissions, engines and most related components. GIANT RECREATION WORLD - 13906 W. Colonial Drive, Winter Garden, FL 34787; (800) 654-8475, (407) 656-6444. Three locations with more than 1 million dollars in parts inventory. E-mail technical assistance online by RVIA-certified technicians. Hundreds of appliance manuals and service prints available. E-mail: grwparts@giantrec.com GRABER INDUSTRIES INC - 19100 Fairchilds Road, Constantine, MI 49042; (616) 279-5288. Obsolete and new RV parts and supplies, as well as building materials, carpeting and plumbing. GMC Motorhome Parts - Robert A. Hendershot, P.E.(850) 668-1673 Committed only to the GMC motorhome. Offering parts for you classic palace on wheels. bob@gsc1.com GUNDIE'S INC - 1283 Mt. Baker Highway, Bellingham, WA 98226; (800) 444-4344, (360) 733-5036. Large number of rebuildable RVs, auto-recycling center, appliances, all types of parts for all types of RVs. E-mail: harvey@gundies.com HARMONY ENTERPRISES . 704 Main Avenue N., MN 55939; (507) 886-6666. Components available for any Harmony roof-lift system. Heco camper canvases are available for Palomino, Puma, Trade Winds, Winnebago and many more. Huckaby's Recreational Vehicle Salvage 1293 NW 50 Highway, Holden Mo., 64040 816-850-4155 email: carhuck@swbell.net HOLIDAY ON WHEELS . Route 22, Patterson, NY 12563; (800) 416-0544. Dodge parts available for 1969-86 (M300-M600). Large inventory. Part numbers helpful. HOLIDAY RV SUPER STORES INC . Orlando, FL, (407) 351-3096; Tampa, FL, (813) 622-8777; N. Fort Myers, FL, (941) 731-2266; Forest Park, GA, (404) 362-9559; Greer, SC, (864) 877-8218; Orlando, FL, (407) 363-9211; Roseville, CA, (916) 782-3178; Bakersfield, CA, (805) 831-5451; Las Cruces, NM, (505) 523-0715. Specializing in Airstream and Holiday Rambler parts of vintage. HOWELL'S RV APPLIANCE REPAIR . 11366 N. Woodside Avenue, Santee, CA 92071; (619) 441-0066. New, used and reconditioned RV appliances. ICKE'S RV SURPLUS . 701 W. Huntington Street, Montpelier, IN 47359; (317) 728-5668. New/surplus RV parts. In business 29 years. Four warehouses. UPS nationwide delivery. IDEAL RV AND TRAILER SUPPLY . 3375 E. Bayshore Road, Redwood City, CA 94063; (415) 365-1574. Hard-to-find new and used RV parts. INLAND RV PARTS AND SERVICE . 391 Elizabeth Lane, Corona, CA 91720; (800) 877-7311. Parts for older Airstream trailers. ISLEY'S RV SERVICE CENTERS . 2225 W. Main Street, Mesa, AZ 85201; (602) 834-1234. 5151 W. Bell Road, Glendale, AZ 85308; (602) 938-4990, (800) 962-5547. Parts and service available for older and current RVs. Specializing in hard-to-find parts, also RV handicap equipment, accessories and modifications. Mail-order catalog and knowledgeable order-desk personnel available for questions. LA PORTE'S PARTS DISTRIBUTORS 2444 N. Fifth St. Hartsville, SC 29550 (803) 332-0191 Unique inventory of new and obsolete heating, airconditioning and appliance parts; Duo therm, Coleman etc. Wholesale only - Please have your dealer contact them for you. MATHER AUTO WRECKING , Sacramento, (800) 822-6110 buy Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth, Mitsubishi wrecks. Specialize in Dodge motorhomes. MARTY MOORE'S INC . - 4019 Hicock Street, San Diego, CA 92110; (619) 299-3720; fax: (619) 299-1850. Complete RV repair and parts supplier. Large supply of new and rebuilt parts for Revcons. Will ship nationwide. MASTER TECH - 27575 CR 24, Elkhart, IN 46517; (219) 522-6224; fax: (219) 522-6302. OEM parts, manufacturer/distributor of RV components. E-mail: mastertechrv@qtm.net . MCBRIDES SERVICE & SUPPLY CO - 13788 Oaks Avenue, Chino, CA 91710; (800) 421-7788; fax: (909) 590-0196. Rare motorhome wheels and chassis components. E-mail: cmacb@ix.netcom.com MIDWEST SALVAGE - 1700 N. State Road 5, Shipshewana, IN 46565; (219) 825-9822. MOBILITY RV - P.O. Box 85, Hanlontown, IA 50444-0085, (800) 933-7742, (515) 896-2222; fax: (515) 896-2223. Winnebago/Itasca dealer and mail-order parts help. Specialize in LeSharo-Phasar. NATIONAL RECOVERY SERVICE INC - P.O. Box 310, Liberty, NC 27298; (336) 622-7285. Rebuilds damaged RVs, engines, nose/tail cones, differentials, transmissions, and stock new and old hard-to-find parts. PALM TRUCK & RV CENTERS - 2441 State Road 7 (441), Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317; (954) 584-3200; fax: (954) 584-3228. Very extensive inventory of RV parts for nearly all makes and models. E-mail: info@palmtruckrv.com . QUALITY COACH (Div. Rec Ve Inc.) - Stump Road & Commerce Drive, Montgomeryville, PA 18936; (215) 643-2211. Appliances, interiors, brakes and hitches, as well as other parts available for Cortez, Dodge RV chassis, FMC, Revcon and others. RV Doctor George 1142 Dixieanne Avenue Sacramento CA 95815 Email : doc@rvdoctorgeorge.com (916) 927-7837 Fax (916) 927-3866 RV Parts Outlet - 9620 SW Tualatin/Sherwood Rd; Tualatin, OR 97062 email: sales@rvpartsoutlet.com 866-333-0999 RV SPECIALISTS INC - 11865 S.W. Highway 54, Augusta, KS 67010; (316) 775-3098. RV repair service that has a good source of RV siding material. RVS CORP - Recreational Vehicle Services. 10900 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill, CA 95037; (800) 821-2266, (408) 779-3173. Parts available for 1973-76 FMC 2900R; all molds, tooling, dies, fixtures, large parts inventory. Original parts and services and owner's manuals. RV Surplus & Salvage Inc 1400 W. Bristol Street Elkhart, IN 46514 Phone: 574-264-5575 SHAW & CO. 6374 State Rd. 303 Albuquerque, NM 87105 (505) 877-8949 Mainly trailers and large appliances. SINGLETON RV SALVAGE & SALES - 383 Nelson Road, Rochester, WA 98579; (360) 273-9566. Sinks, fridges, stoves, lights, awnings, roof air, propane tanks, axles, body parts, doors, windows, jacks and much more. Open Wednesday through Sunday, 9-5. STATE LINE SALVAGE - 51027-2 State Road 13, Middlebury, IN 46540; (574) 825-7540. Van seats, tires, VCRs, TVs, drink trays, consoles and miscellaneous van/RV accessories. Vintage Traler Supply (802) 225-8940 Hard to find parts for those who are restoringAirStream, Shastas, Serro Scottys, Spartans and dozens of other brands of vintage travel trailers. VANDERHAAG'S INC - 3809 Fourth Avenue W., Spencer, IA 51301; (800) 831-5164, (712) 262-7000. Oshkosh and Winnebago surplus parts, plus new and rebuilt engines, transmissions, rear ends, wheels, manifolds and rotors. Installation available on all parts. Free mailer available. WALT'S RV SURPLUS - 16616 Valley Boulevard, Fontana, CA 92335; (909) 823-0563; fax: (909) 823-8515. New/surplus RV parts. Specializing in Fleetwood, as well as National and Cobra RVs. WELLER AUTO - 2525 Chicago Drive, Grand Rapids, MI 49509; (616) 538-5000; fax: (616) 538-4159. Wrecked RVs - gas/diesel. Specializing in driveline components, new and rebuilt motorhome driveshafts, used engines, used/rebuilt transmissions, brakes, rotors, drums, Chrysler exhaust manifolds, ratio changes and axles. Also, generators, appliances, roof airs, glass, etc. WINDOW COMPONENTS MANUFACTURING INC - (800) 382-9541, (305) 688-2521. Updated December, 2005 If you know of other sources and would like to see them listed here or if you find a bad listing, please contact Fletcher@RVbasics.com More Resources RV Bookstore Our recommended Books about RVs, and RVing FTRV.com Join Our Forum for Full Time RVers. Take Steven Fletcher's Full Time RVer aptitude Test RV Internet Access News and current information of interest to RVers who need Internet access on the road. RV Net Links Links to web sites of interst to RVers Trailerite.com Celebrating RVings heritage. Take the Long, Long Trailer Trivia Quiz RVfriends.com Articles about the RV Lifestyle RV accessories JC Whitney has a large line of RV accessories at reasonable prices RV travel to Canada - by Peggi McDonald TRIP PLANNING to Canada is so much easier when you have All the facts, websites and PHONE numbers at your fingertips. Complete Guide To: RV Towing, Weights, Hitch Work & Backing If you've ever had questions or concerns about towing, weights, hitch work and backing this e-book has the answers.

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Motor Home, Campervan and RV Rentals in California RV rentals in California RV rental in California RV hire in California Camper van rental in California Camper van rentals in California Camper van hire in California Camper rental in California Camper rentals in California Camper hire in California Motorhome rental in California Motor Home rentals in California Motor home hire in California Campervan rental in California Campervan rentals in California Campervan hire in California HOME RENTAL FLEET RATES VEHICLES FOR SALE SPECIALS TERMS & CONDITIONS RESERVATIONS USEFUL LINKS California camper van hire California camper hire California camper rental California camper van rental California RV rentals California RV hire California campervan rental California campervan hire California motorhome rental California motorhome rentals California motorhome hire California by RV California by motorhome California by camper California by campervan HAPPY TRAVEL CAMPERS Deutsch English Camper Van and Motor Home Rental in California. Discover California's coastline, visit our beautiful State and National Parks. Travel at your own pace with a camper van, motorhome or R.V. rental vehicle from Happy Travel Campers. Happy Travel Campers was founded in 1987 offering a handful of used VW-Westfalia Campers for rent to travelers from abroad. Over the years our fleet has grown and includes small economical van campers as well as larger motor homes that sleep up to 6 people. Our objective is to offer you individual service and a well maintained motorhome or camper van for rent at a reasonable price. O ur rental rates are straight forward without any hidden charges and all rates include tax and 100 miles/day. We are conveniently located in Hawthorne, California, just 15 minutes from Los Angeles International airport. (Click to see map) Contact Information: Telephone Toll free in the U.S. FAX 310-675-1335 1-800-370-1262 310-675-1366 Postal address Electronic mail 14318 Lemoli Ave. General Information & sales: info@camperusa.com Hawthorne, Ca 90250 U.S.A Happy Travel Campers Inc. 2005

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Volvo Overseas Delivery Program -- European Vacation with New-Car Bliss Inside Line Edmunds.com Go to: Select Make AM General Acura Aston Martin Audi BMW Bentley Buick Cadillac Chevrolet Chrysler Daewoo Dodge Eagle Ferrari Ford GMC Geo HUMMER Honda Hyundai Infiniti Isuzu Jaguar Jeep Kia Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lotus MINI Maserati Maybach Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercury Mitsubishi Nissan Oldsmobile Panoz Plymouth Pontiac Porsche Rolls-Royce Saab Saturn Scion Subaru Suzuki Toyota Volkswagen Volvo Select Model Tuesday, Jan 24, 2006 Home News Columns Road Tests Future Vehicles Feature Articles Shows & Events Photos & Video Forums Edmunds.com Features Volvo's Overseas Delivery Program Related Articles First Drive: 2004 Volvo S60R and V70R Follow-Up Test: 2005 Volvo XC90 Long-Term Test 2005 Volvo S40 More Info More Features More General Features Tools E-mail This Page To a Friend Volvo's Overseas Delivery Program By Karl Brauer Email Date posted: 11-03-2005 CLICK HERE to take a virtual tour of this story Once you've experienced the Volvo Overseas Delivery (OSD) Program it's easy to understand the level of enthusiasm displayed by just about everyone who's tried this pairing of new-car purchase with European vacation. Volvo claims a 99-percent satisfaction rating for the program, and company officials backed that claim up with a brief video compilation of customer reactions to the program. In truth, it was a bit like one of those late night paid advertising shows, where everyone seems almost too happy about the product. The Volvo folks even admitted to concerns over the abundance of mirth displayed on the video, as they feared it might seem disingenuous. But after trying the program firsthand, complete with ordering a new Volvo V70 R to our exact standards, picking it up at the factory in Gothenburg, and touring the Swedish countryside for three days, we could readily see ourselves contributing to the videotaped fervor. Volvo further told us that 70 percent of OSD Program customers are "conquest" (that means they are first-time Volvo buyers), and 42 percent say they wouldn't have bought a new car from Volvo if the program wasn't offered. Of course Volvo isn't the only company to offer an overseas delivery system. BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and even Volvo's home-country rival, Saab, all offer similar European purchase options. But of the roughly 6,000 overseas delivery cars sold last year to U.S. customers, Volvo had the largest share of the market, with approximately 2,300 sales in 2004. BMW was right behind it with around 2,200 sales, but then there was a big drop to Mercedes at 1,300 and Saab at around 200. Porsche's 2004 overseas delivery sales numbers weren't available, but considering it has the only program that costs more than buying the same car in the U.S., we can assume its sales numbers are pretty small. So far for 2005 Volvo's overseas delivery sales are up nearly 30 percent ahead of that 2004 number, which should put the program into its fourth straight year of growth. What's driving the increasing popularity of this program? Is it the thought of saving 8 percent on the price of a new Volvo? Is it the included round-trip airfare, factory tour and one-night hotel stay at the SAS Radisson Hotel in Gothenburg? Is it the prospect of visiting a country where even the airport baggage handlers could pass for supermodels? The answer is "yes" to all of those, but the real beauty of the program comes from the extensive range of travel options offered by Volvo. Beyond the included airfare, hotel night, factory tour and premium delivery experience that every OSD customer gets, there are several travel options that can be purchased at extremely competitive rates. For example, if you bought a well-equipped XC90 2.5T AWD model through the OSD program you'd pay approximately $40,000, saving about $3,500 over the MSRP at your local Volvo dealer in the U.S. But you'd also get the free airfare to Gothenburg, one hotel night stay at the Radisson, a factory tour with VIP delivery process and 15 days of European automobile insurance — all for two adults and all included with the $40,000 price. But if you spend approximately $3,000 on the Castles and Manor Houses tour you — and a friend/significant other — can enjoy seven days of driving along the Swedish countryside between Gothenburg and Stockholm while staying at some of the country's premier mansions and enjoying three-course dinners. That means you're still $500 "to the good" in terms of what you've spent on the car, and now you're both touring Sweden for a week. You can take shorter tours for less money, or spend more for longer stays. We took an abridged version of the Castles and Manor Houses tour, and we can vouch for the quality of the accommodations, food and hospitality. Children are also a welcome part of the OSD, and can be added to these tour packages for between $150 and $600 per child, depending on the vacation package. Beyond the Castles and Manor Houses tour there's a range of trips with a focus on everything from Nordic countries (Sweden, Norway and Denmark) to European driving adventures going as far south as Barcelona. And because Volvo allows for vehicle drop-off at 20 different locations throughout Europe you can either stick with the company's preplanned tours or strike out on your own (though you likely won't get as competitive of travel rates). There's even an R Event Tour that allows customers to purchase an S60 R or V70 R , drive it on the German autobahns, attend a Formula 1 event, visit the famous Nürburgring racetrack and upgrade to business class travel. The details and pricing for all of these trips are constantly updated, so visit your local dealership or go to Volvo's OSD Web page for the latest information. If there's a downside to the program, it's that when you eventually return home your car won't be waiting for you. In fact, you'll be waiting approximately 6-10 weeks for it. Obviously this type of delay won't work for some new-car buyers, so keep it in mind if you plan on utilizing Volvo's OSD. But if you can afford the several-week wait on your next Volvo's arrival Stateside, the Overseas Delivery Program offers a compelling mix of value and fun. For a detailed look at Volvo's Castles and Manor Houses, CLICK HERE to take a virtual tour . Forums: Your Turn What's your take? From the discussion European Delivery: Experiences, Advice & Info Where do I get euro invoice prices for volvo/bmw - munrokicker Nov 11, 2005 Does anyone know where I can obtain invoice prices for both Volvo and BMW cars? is there a cheap European Delivery program? - joshwall Nov 9, 2005 I'm a broke soon to be graduated graduate student and my wife and I would love to take a trip through europe and we need a car. However, given my lack of present income and he mediocre... Re: KarenS [2004v70] - 530ir1150r Oct 24, 2005 We have also had 2 ED experiences (2002 BMW 530i and 2005 Saab Arc convertible), but there is one detail you have not considered. You know what you paid for your Volvo. You do not... Re: KarenS [KarenS] - 2004v70 Oct 23, 2005 We picked up our 2004 Volvo V70 in July of 2003. This was the second Volvo we ordered through ED and both experiences were great. Note that there are a few differences on what... Re: VW for European Delivery [strato435] - robr2 Oct 21, 2005 VW does not offer a European delivery program. Especially since the Jetta is made in Mexico for the US market. I think VW isn't offering the diesel Passat until 2007 because of the... Home | News | Columns | Road Tests Future Vehicles | Feature Articles | Shows & Events Photos & Video | Forums | Browse All Models Feedback | Help Edmunds.com is hiring! Employment Opportunities © 1995-2005 Edmunds.com, Inc. 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