Date:         Mon, 17 Jan 2000 23:59:22 -0600
Reply-To:     Jay & Kim Schmidt <schmidt5@HSONLINE.NET>
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From:         Jay & Kim Schmidt <schmidt5@HSONLINE.NET>
Subject:      Re: DM 2000 (Rant)
Comments: To: Captain Ray Nemo <busray@YAHOO.COM>
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Ranter is correct on 2 accounts AFAIC:
VW and power gizmos don't mix. My passat bought new in 92 taught me well
with its power roof failure, power lock failures, and 15-20 power window
failures, sometimes eating the tint too. I test drove the new jetta earlier
this year and laughed when the power window stuck down. Yes...when WILL they
learn to stick with what they do best(return to what they did best)?
One correction to the EV comment. It's actually a vw astro, not a caravan.
;)  Seriously, last month I was in the market for a people hauler. I HAD to
look at a EV, but ruled it out without even a drive. Really now, how many
units could they possibly move at that price...it's like they are not even
trying to compete for the market. Whoever wrote recently with the rare EV
sighting at a dealer, the VW dealer here in Indiana has three 99's sitting
there lotrotting. I opted for a '97 Suburban 4X4 for $15G less and it
carries 8 plus cargo in any weather.
My admittedly anecdotal experiences with power vw crap have scarred me
forever. Sorry, this hit a nerve.
Jay in Indiana
84 wolfsburg westy(roll em down by hand!)
77 westy deluxe(again roll your own)
71 hightop project(keep cranking)


>A coworker was talking about her 99 WaterBug.
>Loved it, except for the electrical problems.  A
>couple of switches failed.  Then there was the
>power window.  Failed four times.  She said she
>was tired of it.  Traded it in on an Accord.
>
>Don't even ask me about the new $35,000 plasticky
>caravan-looking EV....
>
>Why doesn't VW pay attention?
>
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