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Hybrid VW California heats the cabin for up to 8 hours when parked · VanLife Weekly #45
9 Nov
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46
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MX Mexico
88 ↓ cheaper 25%
US United States
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CA Canada
152 ↑ pricier 29%
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US United States · you are here · basket index 117.5
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