Yes, I think we're all disappointed that it will not be a new "bus".  I'd
like nothing more than to have the T5 (and T6 in 3 years) being sold here
but I know it's not possible.  As cute as that retro-microbus was there were
2 problems with that, the first being it was only popular here in the US
(since they have allot more buses to choose from in Europe I guess) and the
second being it was pretty darn small.  If you look at it the back seats
were at the back window. Ouch. Really just a bus shaped car.

Anyway, when they start selling them I'll go shoot a YouTube video at the
local VW dealer so we can all get a good look.

Bryan

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Jeff Lincoln
Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2008 3:31 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: New VW/Chrysler Minivan Update

Good point Bryan. I've been one of the naysayers all along but you have some
very valid points. I think most of us here on the list are disappointed
because we all want a new "bus" not a Minivan. However, a Minivan is VW's
goal with this so I guess you can't complain about it too much.

I do agree that it is too little too late - they should have been on this
years ago.

As far as it being assembled by Chrysler in Canada - I guess I personally
don't have an opinion on that. last Chrysler I owned was an '90's Astro Van
(and I loved it) and I've never owned a VW that wasn't 20 years old.

I'd be willing to see what they have come up with.

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Thanks,

Jeff
'90 Carat (Grover)
'86 (We call this one Parts)
'85 GL (Preparing to move to a new Home)
'78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus