I sat in probably an identical Red/auto New Beetle at a dealership in
Irvine, CA.  It was listed @ $16,995 w/some options listed bringing it
up to $18,995.

Durby Suniga
87 Vanagon GL WLE

> ----------
> From:         David Thayer[SMTP:dst7979@JPS.NET]
> Sent:         Saturday, March 21, 1998 10:21 PM
> To:   Vanagon@VANAGON.COM
> Subject:      New Beetle -Bay Area
>
> Howdy,
>
> Just sat in the New Beetle at my local dealer.  Red with auto trans
> and cloth interior, no sunroof.  Interesting.
>
> Price $17,550 plus $4995 dealer mark up = $22545.
>
> I dont believe it!  California Emissions are only $100.  Why only
> $2000 mark up in Maryland and  $5000 here.
>
> I guess the Bay Area will always have a special place in its heart for
> VWs and now..... its wallet too.
>
> Ill stick to my 90 Westy
>
> Cheers,
> Dave
>