

| Subject: | Re: VW Should Bring Back The Microbus And Make It Electric |
| From: | Jeff Lincoln |
| Date: | Tue, 9 Sep 2008 09:18:07 -0500 |
My letter was similar - I asked about an affordable, utalitarian van with good ground clearance, camping ability and some "ugly" charm :) I specified "not a mini van". I tried to stress comfortable utility. > 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 > > > -- > Thanks, > > Jeff > '90 Carat (Grover) > '86 (We call this one Parts) > '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus >
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