In a message dated 01/14/1999 12:34:57 PM Pacific Standard Time,
jwalker@tusc.net writes:

<< true. but my brothers Westmoreland rabbit DID "feel" different
 than the later ones that were made in germany. go figure. he
 didn't like the PA ones ... especially the dash. probably
 psychological. ;)  >>

The interiors on early Rabbits was indeed different for the US-made cars.

 but then, i'm not toooo fond of the Fox, which is made in Brazil
 (i think) >>

It was indeed made in Brazil, and yes, it had alot of manufacturing defects.
At the same time, however, I do not believe it was offered for sale in Europe.
I believe they got the Polo instead.

-Dave
'88 GTi 16v
'88 Vanagon GL Wolfsburg