Or is this just the fade-out for the lead-in to the new bus?

(hey, it's friday, and we can hope, can't we?)

Karl.

On Fri, 18 Jan 2002, Morrell, Edward wrote:

> Can't say officially, but talking to a factory rep yesterday at the VW
> display at the Detroit Auto Show, was told the Eurovan is DONE in the U.S.
> Apparently March is the last production date for any vehicle headed for the
> U.S. market.  They will continue to be produced for other markets, however,
> per the rep.  There was no gray around the comments- quite matter of fact.
>
> They had one Eurovan on display, however it was on the lower level, subject
> to less overall traffic.  The van was getting lots of looks and positive
> comments from show goers, but that doesn't mean they will be buyers, of
> course.  My guess is the marketing push VW did in the fall with TV
> commercials and magazine ads trying to recast the Eurovan as the BIG van
> just did not gain any traction.  However, that is only my guess.
>
> Now the conundrum;  Buy or not to buy?
>
> Ed Morrell
> 91 Carat 48K
> 90 Vanagon 115K
> 90 Carat 174K
>