Date:         Wed, 3 Dec 2008 16:18:11 -0500
Reply-To:     B Feddish <bfeddish@NETREACH.NET>
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From:         B Feddish <bfeddish@NETREACH.NET>
Subject:      Re: Making of a Vanagon - Now New T3
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Sure, it's fun to talk about VW building the Vanagon again but that is
absolutely impossible. First, the production of the Vanagon uses 1970's
technology that involves a huge amount of labor.  The cost of the vehicle
would be astronomical. Next, who is going to buy it? The same people who did
NOT buy it in the 80's? If it was still successful VW would still sell it.
And c'mon now, if an '09 Vanagon appeared at a dealer tomorrow for what
would probably be $40K+ how many of us current Vanagon owners would run out
and get one? Sorry, I don't see allot of hands up from this crowd, me
included, who debate whether to get the $100 or the $125 replacement
muffler.

I'd love to see the T5 sold here but that's not going to happen either. The
Eurovan is hands down a much more modern van and much more comfortable to
drive than the Vanagon.

Don't let me stop anyone from trying though. My efforts with VW have been
more on the lines of getting us a new camper. I've lowered my standards
enough that I don't care what van VW uses I'd like to see another Westfalia
sold here again. Now THAT I'd buy (used 5 years later of course. ;) )

Bryan

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