It's true the Westie's sold well, but the total numbers were very low,
comparatively. VW now wants to sell like Toyota, so special low volume
models aren't part of that business model.
jon

On 3/13/2015 10:36 AM, Jeff 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