Yes, the were very quick to get back to me after writing my letter. My
letter was mainly geared towards bringing an inexpensive camper back. My
point was that when they sold a camper in the 60's it was today's dollar
equivalent of $22,000.  OK, give 'em extra dough for airbags and anti-lock
brakes but keep the price below $30K. I mentioned that demand outstripped
supply in years past and wouldn't that be a wonderful problem to have.
Sure, they could sell a $60K camper here but they would probably sell about
500 a year.

My only gripe with that new microbus concept is the drivers seat is halfway
back into the van like a regular minivan. The rear seats almost touch the
rear window. Seems like there is even less space than the Eurovan.

Bryan

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From: Jeff Lincoln [mailto:magikvw@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2008 9:20 AM
To: B Feddish
Cc: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com
Subject: Re: VW Should Bring Back The Microbus And Make It Electric

Bryan - I think you could be very correct on this. Like I said I received
the letter from VWoA that said they had no plans to build another
Vanagon/Bus type vehicle. However, I think that could have been a smoke
screen. Why else would they respond so quickly to the letters we wrote? They
also called and called (although I never spoke to anyone - phone tag). I
think it's very possible - I just hope it's less flash and more utility.
They could really hit a home run if they use the same approach they did with
the New Beetle - that as we all know and have discussed - was a huge
success.

Keeping my fingers crossed.

On Mon, Sep 8, 2008 at 8:45 PM, B Feddish <bfeddish@netreach.net> wrote:

Putting all the pieces together it seems that there is quite a possibility
that VW will build the microbus here. I do thing that VW will NEVER admit it
until they start production. That would only hurt Routan sales. Then again,
if the Routan is a success (doubtful but not impossible) the 2 vans really
aren't competition for one another so they could actually co-exist.

Bryan

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Thanks,

Jeff
'90 Carat (Grover)
'86 (We call this one Parts)
'78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus