Front wheel drive doesn't interest me.

Making a better rear wheel or all wheel drive is a more interesting problem.

The Vanagon was an unfinished vehicle.

> On Mar 13, 2015, at 9:36 AM, Jeff <vw.doka@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> It is a lot more complicated than just putting it on a ship.  Firstly, they
> would have to create a US spec version.  Secondly, they would have to put in
> all the logistics involved with a new model... parts supply, training,
> advertising, etc.
> 
> They do the math.  The ROI just isn't there.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Jeff
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Stuart MacMillan
> Sent: Friday, March 13, 2015 9:27 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: (Friday NVC) When Euro hits parity
> 
> The VW California would have a price range of $32,800 for the base Beach
> (Weekender) gas engine model, up to $56,800 for the top of the line full
> camper with the TDI engine and 4motion.  Even with shipping and tariffs I
> think VW could sell a lot of them here in the $40k to $70k range.  The
> 2000-2003 Winnebago EVC sold for $45k to $50k in today's dollars, and the
> dealers could not keep them on the lot. And, the euro may go below the
> dollar, to .85 in a year.
> 
> 
> 
> But, I'm sure they won't for some reason.
> 
> 
> 
> Stuart