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Subject:Re: VWs in Europe
From:t
Date:Tue, 8 Aug 2000 06:10:20 -0700

According to the news the other day, the average SUV get 16-18 MPG
today. The average Vanagon gets what?
Ya need  a better argument than this. I like the scooter idea. or, take
the bus.

tim

CHRIS STANN wrote:
>
> > I'm in Sweden on business for a few days.  I have never seen so many VWs
> before!  On the first day I saw single and double cab T3s, a single cab T4,
> T4 taxis everywhere.  They even sell VWs under FOUR different brand names
> here!  Too bad we can't get more variety in the US.
> >
> > Bill
> >
>
> Yes, it's too bad.  Maybe once the gas will reach $4 a gallon folks will
> take to what is good, economical, fun transportation.  For now, we deal with
> SUVs.  It's what sells. Darn.
>
> Of course, once the gas does reach $4 a gallon, this man is parking his
> Vanagon and riding a scooter. Double Darn. Except for vacations and
> out-of-town trips.  Hooray!
>
> Chris.