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Subject:Re: "vw brings back bus"
From:Joy Hecht
Date:Tue, 1 Mar 2011 19:52:52 -0330

I don't understand - what's the connection between this and a vanagon?  Or a
bus?  No connection, except the manufacturer and maybe the name.

Joy

On Tue, Mar 1, 2011 at 6:25 PM, Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@gmail.com> wrote:

> On Tue, Mar 1, 2011 at 4:40 PM, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net
> >wrote:
>
> > I think it would be a great vehicle to replace most SUV's....and looks a
> > little more fun than your basic minivan, probably would have great turn
> > radius and parking capabilities and maneuverability....but as a camper,
> > forget it, way too claustrophobic, not enough room to lounge around and
> > carry "stuff".
> >
> Those were sort of my thoughts as well Richard - take this out of the
> "Return of the Micro Bus" category and on it's own it looks like a pretty
> neat vehicle. I kind of think it looks like VW's version of a Honda Element
> or other similar vehicles.
>
> You're right though as a camper or a general "do it all" type vehicle -
> forget it not nearly the right dimesnions or set up. Hopefully this isn't
> all they are planning.
>
>
>
> --
> Thanks,
>
> Jeff
> '85 GL (Gertie)
> '90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor)
> '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
>