Folks,

I want first say that I love my Westy, old Busses &
bugs, VW diesel, and even the new VW's. However, I
hate to say it, a lot of us Vanagon owners are not VW
target market in the future.

I can't afford $35,000 Bus.  I wish I could, but I
can't. $35,000 for a camper vison would be one thing,
but the van?

Peich (sp?) goal  for the future of VW is to become
the Mercedes Benz for 25-35 year old generation (my
generation).  VW's will continue to become more & more
expensive.  There will be no simple bus.  It will be
decked out and there is no chance for diesel here in
the US :(.

The 25 year old girls driving around in their Black
Jetta, Drinking Starbucks (the Evil Empire), wearing
all their black hip clothes, and talking on their cell
phone is VW future target. As the Lincoln Park Trixies
(25 year old Chicks Living in Lincoln Park, Chicago)
grow older, VW will be more than happy to sell them
powerful, stylish, larger cars, Busses, & Suv's.

VW will be dropping the platform concept in the
future.  The difference between, VW, SEAT, Skoda, &
Audi will be come greater.  VW will be the luxury
division & Audi the sporty division.

I hate to say it, a simple Bus will never happen.
Especially if it is built in Europe, the tarriffs a
lone will kill any hope for a cheap bus.

I don't like it, but that VW's plans for the future.

Greg Bendle

82 Westy 1.9TD

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