Date:         Thu, 13 Jun 2002 10:12:41 -0700
Reply-To:     Tromper <evilpig@MINDSPRING.COM>
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From:         Tromper <evilpig@MINDSPRING.COM>
Subject:      Re: the VW Eurovan's future is doomed here in the US...please
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Downsizing a bit doesn't bug me as much as the later part.
I fear I am in a minority in this country who doesn't feel that
it's the plastic acoutraments that make the vehicle.
Heck all I have is a tape deck.

I'm more curious about the driveline, ground clearance, and suspesion.

Might even get to the point of looking up an old Aerostar or Astro..never
a caravan unless they build one that can carry people and stuff without
bottoming
out...though maybe mercedes will....nah... :oD
JT
Tromper Primitivist and driver of a
1982 Dieselfant II
"The Manatee"



**SNIP**

so if you want a "larger" vw passenger van, buy a EV now...otherwise in a
few
years you'll get stuck with a minivan that's no bigger than a dodge caravan,
with a sorry attempt at retro styling on the body..
VW sure it working hard to transition themselves into a different market..
practicality and utilitarianism has been replaced by leather seats and DVD
players..
whatever happened to the people's car?
someone needs to slap Ferdinand with a wet noodle..

chris