In a message dated 12/23/2012 11:47:37 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
georgejoann@GMAIL.COM writes:

I had heard that the Kombi's days are numbered due to  its lack of
airbags, and I'd be willing to bet my pension that the T3 is  just plain
dead.

you are correct...AFAIK the only place the type2 vw bus (watercooled
version with radiator stuck on the front) is still being made is in Brazil, and
they will end production there soon...   so that will be  it.   no more rear
engined  vw buses or vans being made  anywhere in the world.