The Amorak is made in Argentina (and Germany):

http://www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk/amarok-range/amarok/overview/

Cheers,

Jeff

On Tue, Feb 12, 2013 at 1:24 PM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:
> I don't know if there is any validity to this statement, but I heard
> somewhere from someone purporting to know that there was an old labor
> agreement that volkswagen truck chassis would be made only in Germany by
> German workers. This explains the sort of sideways co-production of the
> Routan between Chrysler and VW to allow a US VW-badged van, but it does not
> explain the South African Vanagons.
>
> Jim
>
> On Tue, Feb 12, 2013 at 2:57 PM, Pete O <pnoceanwesty@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> What about a T5 built in Chattanooga, TN next to the Passat line?  That
>> would change the price points some.  Maybe outfitted by Winnebago?  Maybe
>> they could run the unfinished models up to Elkhart Indiana for some camping
>> conversions?
>>
>> Pete
>> '87 Westy "JoesVan"
>> '79 Westy "Aardvark"
>>
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Feb 12, 2013 at 1:07 PM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com
>> >wrote:
>>
>> > That price includes a 20% VAT, so the base price is closer to $50k.  For
>> > comparison, the last EVC sold here in 2003 listed for about $35k, which
>> is
>> > about $42k in today's dollars.
>> >
>> > By the time a California got over here it would cost over $80k with US
>> mods
>> > (like air bags), shipping, tariffs, etc.  You won't see a VW camper here
>> > until it's 100% made in the US or Mexico (unlikely, since VW has
>> abandoned
>> > the minivan segment), and it could be sold in the $50k range.
>> >
>> > Check out your entry level American RV for $20k to $50k and you
>> understand
>> > why we likely won't get a VW camper here again.  You want a Class B van
>> > camper?  Your choice is a Sprinter conversion for over $100k.
>> >
>> > Download the brochure though, it will make you drool.  Bi-turbodiesel
>> > option, double glazed windows, electro-hydraulic opening top, lots of cup
>> > holders and the clever storage that you expect from a VW design. Truly a
>> > land yacht.
>> >
>> > Stuart
>> >
>> > -----Original Message-----
>> > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
>> Of
>> > Rob
>> > Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2013 7:54 AM
>> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> > Subject: 2013 California
>> >
>> > Just under $60k USD may seem a bit much to me but if your were
>> > shopping for a Vanagon camper at GoWesty it might not.
>> > http://www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk/california-range/california/overview/
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Rob
>> > vwrobb@gmail.com
>> > Eisenhower warned us but they won anyway
>> >
>>