Date:         Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:15:29 -0800
Reply-To:     BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Ford Galaxy Friday
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Because VW's joint venture agreement with Ford included keeping this model out of the US where it was perceived to compete with Ford minivans.


BenT
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On Jan 20, 2012, at 2:01 PM, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET> wrote:

> take a look here at the mpg figures.  Why, why, why can't we get some sense here in the U.S.?  mcneely
> 
> http://greenautochoice.com/cmp/minivan-cmp-chrys-01.htm
> 
> ---- "fonman4277@comcast.net" <fonman4277@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
>> Folks, I am sitting in traffic behind a Ford Galaxy minivan.  I've never seen anything like it, and it has a TDI badge on the back. not a model I've ever seen before here in the united states, it has virginia tags, not diplomatic plates.  It  does not appear to be brand new, as it has the typical parking lot door dings on the sides.
> 
> Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone
> 
> --
> David McNeely