In a message dated 97-10-20 16:56:04 EDT, RGOLEN@UMASSD.EDU writes:

<< Ironically, after reading the stuff, I checked my voice mail....my VW
dealer
 called....my NB will not be here until March or April...no special orders in
 the first allotment, or something like that!
  >>

what is the asking price for these things now??  Like 16 grand???
jeez!!  who is the target market??
All it is, is a Golf 3 in a "Bug" costume....
you can buy a Golf 3 for 12-13 grand......
DOH!!!!
at this rate, Volkswagen WILL drop out of the US market in 5 years.....

The Beetle was a concept.....
The Concept ISN'T a Beetle....

why don't they sell the VW Vans here anymore??........think about it....

chris