Date:         Tue, 9 Sep 2008 09:18:07 -0500
Reply-To:     Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: VW Should Bring Back The Microbus And Make It Electric
Comments: To: B Feddish <bfeddish@netreach.net>
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My letter was similar - I asked about an affordable, utalitarian van with
good ground clearance, camping ability and some "ugly" charm :)

I specified "not a mini van". I tried to stress comfortable utility.



>  Yes, the were very quick to get back to me after writing my letter. My
> letter was mainly geared towards bringing an inexpensive camper back. My
> point was that when they sold a camper in the 60's it was today's dollar
> equivalent of $22,000.  OK, give 'em extra dough for airbags and anti-lock
> brakes but keep the price below $30K. I mentioned that demand outstripped
> supply in years past and wouldn't that be a wonderful problem to have…
> Sure, they could sell a $60K camper here but they would probably sell about
> 500 a year.
>
>
>
> My only gripe with that new microbus concept is the drivers seat is halfway
> back into the van like a regular minivan. The rear seats almost touch the
> rear window. Seems like there is even less space than the Eurovan.
>
>
>
> Bryan
>
>
> --
> Thanks,
>
> Jeff
> '90 Carat (Grover)
> '86 (We call this one Parts)
> '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
>