>> I think after the plant is running in Chattanooga we'll eventually see a genuine VW replace the stepchild Routan. Maybe that's the "microbus" they are hinting about. << This is the most likely scenario BUT if for some crazy reason the Routan enjoys high sales volume I don't think VW will stop selling it if they build the Microbus. The Microbus concept is really a completely different van so I think VW will try to get a feel as to who will buy what and how many units they can sell. Who knows, they may not even be planning to build the microbus at all but just some Passat based minivan which would definitely end Routan production. VW would absolutely keep that a secret since that information would keep people from buying what would soon be a major orphaned vehicle. You'd have to buy the "Chrysler Rebadge Kit" to turn it back into a Town and Country so you could get it serviced. :) Bryan |
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