In a message dated 98-06-09 18:45:20 EDT, JWALKER@UA1VM.UA.EDU writes:

<< Just as the old VW bus was based on the Beetle, the new Microbus would
 be built off the platform of the New Beetle ... or more precisely, that
 of the upcoming Golf MPV.
  >>

i think this TOTALLY sucks.   if there is to be such a thing as a "New Bus"
featuring retro-styling, i dont think they should make it into a compact
station wagon...that would be the ultimate slap in the face...  maybe dump the
BUTT UGLY EV (sorry EV owners, but those things are ugly..) and have a "New
Bus" replace it in the Larger Van class.  I will be posting some concept "New
Bus" drawings by a auto designer friend of mine, to a website, for all of you
to see....stay tuned...

chris