>you are correct about the mexi-beetle conversions.  there is a company in
>Nogales, AZ that specializes in this.  i think it's around 7-9K for a NEW
>beetle from mexico.  wish we could buy the new SA vanagons too!  oh well,
>i have grown fond of continuously fixing up my 87 syncro....what would i
>do with my time if i had a NEW CAR!!!!

Wait a minute; are you saying I can walk out of that dealer with a US
(pick a state) legal, brand new VW beetle for $10K?

Where do I sign up for that?

John